I40 closed in TN near Mt Juliet tomorrow for repair of tornado damage:
BE PREPARED TO STOP
TVA TRAFFIC ALERT
TVA Issues Traffic Caution on I-40 at Mt. Juliet
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is issuing a traffic caution to travelers on I-40 to be aware of rolling roadblocks and road closures in the Mt. Juliet area as crews complete line repairs from tornado damage in early March. Crews will be installing lines across the interstate near the Golden Bear Gateway exit 229 at Beckwith Road.
Work is coordinated with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and is scheduled for Sat., April 4. The rolling roadblocks will last approximately 30 minutes each and are scheduled for 7:30 a.m, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. If needed, work will continue on Sunday. Work will be completed except during heavy rain or lightning.
Travelers should avoid the area or use TDOT SmartWay and pay attention to overhead signs and roadside message boards for up-to-date traffic information.
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Media Contact: Malinda Hunter, Chattanooga, 423-751-3098
TVA Public Relations, Knoxville, 865-632-6000
www.tva.com/news