I-40 west in Downtown Nashville to be affected by road closures for six weeks, announces TDOT

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced a six-week lane closure on a loop in Downtown Nashville.

The ramp from Interstate 40 westbound to Interstate 65 southbound on the downtown loop (Exit 210B to Huntsville) will temporarily shut down on Oct. 1 from 11 p.m. until Oct. 2 at 5 a.m. for striping. Following the closure, the ramp will be reduced to a single lane through Nov. 15.

The closure is needed for crews to repair the bridge on the I-40 west merge ramp over the I-65 north merge ramp, TDOT said in a news release.

The project is part of a full bridge deck replacement, including the spot painting of bearings and beams, announced TDOT.

"All work is weather-dependent. As always, drivers are reminded to allow additional time, slow down, and move over when traveling through a work zone," TDOT said. "The Move Over Law was passed in 2006. The penalty for violating the law in Tennessee carries the possibility of up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of up to $500."

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