#BREAKING: @myARDOT says an inspector found a “significant crack” on the I-40 bridge. It is CLOSED TO TRAFFIC on both sides indefinitely. Trucks are being rerouted here. Stay with @WMCActionNews5 for details. #memphis #arnews #tnnews
NEW from @myTDOT on emergency closure/repair of the Hernando-DeSoto (I-40) Bridge today:
NEW info from @myARDOT: the I-40 bridge will remain closed until at least Wednesday morning. #memphis #arnews #tnnews
Here’s a look at the traffic back-up on I-40 EB in Arkansas...the #Memphis skyline in the distance.
The back-up goes to Mound City as local authorities reroute all these trucks and cars off I-40 b/c the I-40 bridge is CLOSED b/c of a structural issue.
And here’s a look at the I-40 bridge - at the height of rush hour. Empty. @myARDOT & @myTDOT drones inspecting crack. Agencies will determine repair needs. M-Bridge closed until at least Wed morning. #wmc5
#Memphis Police are helping direct traffic at Crump & Main where motorists have been rerouted b/c the I-40 bridge is closed. The commute home is taking longer tonight for a lot of folks. #wmc5
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