Attention Haywood County drivers: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced that a stretch of I-40 East will be partially closed this weekend, commencing Friday at 8:00 p.m. and lasting until the early hours of Monday morning. For those of you planning a road trip or heading back into town, you might want to look for an alternate route.
The closure involves the right lane of I-40 eastbound from mile marker 48 to 50, where crews will be performing concrete pavement repairs. As a result, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) weigh station at mile marker 49 will be closed.
All operations are subject to the whims of Mother Nature, so if the weather isn't cooperative, schedules could shift. For real-time updates and eyeballs on traffic before you head out, TN SmartWay Traffic is the resource to check, or you can dial 511 - remember, no peeking at your phone while driving, though.
On the social media front, @myTDOT has got you covered for statewide travel updates, and folks in West Tennessee can tune into @NicLawrenceTDOT. This isn't just about keeping the commute smooth; it's also about safety, so while these workers are fixing up the roads, let's do our part by staying informed and driving responsibly.
