TDOT blocks off US 45 bypass, I-40 this weekend for construction

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The U.S. 45 Bypass and I-40 is blocked this weekend for construction.

The construction is for interchange improvements on US 45 for the north and southbound lanes, for paving and construction of retaining walls from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd and for the widening of I-40 from east of Exit 79 to east of Exit 82, according to a press release from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

TDOT will close and detour I-40 east and westbound onto existing ramps at Exit 80 on Saturday, Aug. 25, and Sunday, Aug. 26, from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

They will close and detour the Highway 45 Bypass south and northbound at the interchange to allow for demolition of existing pier footings.