TDOT announces major closures this weekend for steel bridge beams over I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is announcing major closures this weekend to begin placing steel bridge beams over Interstate 40 in north Jackson.

The closure will be Saturday and Sunday beginning at 5 a.m. and ending at 9 p.m. on both days.

I-40 east and westbound lanes onto existing ramps at Exit 80 and the U.S. 45 Bypass southbound and northbound lanes at the interchange will all be closed.

Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.