Monthslong lane closure expected for repairs after railroad equipment strikes overpass
“After a thorough inspection, they deemed the untouched portion of the bridge safe to cross, but the right lane of the road will remain closed until the necessary repairs can be made.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is implementing a monthslong lane closure on Interstate I-840 for repairs.
The closure is expected to last for about three months to make the repairs to a damaged bridge in Williamson County.
The bridge at Mile Marker 28 in Thompson’s Station was damaged by a CSX crew doing work on the railroad underneath on Tuesday. TDOT closed the bridge to all traffic while crews reviewed the damage.
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“After a thorough inspection, they deemed the untouched portion of the bridge safe to cross, but the right lane of the road will remain closed until the necessary repairs can be made,” TDOT said.
TDOT implemented an emergency bridge repair contract with Bell and Associates Construction. Crews will be conducting a traffic shift Tuesday night in hopes of reopening the bridge to one lane of traffic overnight.
“The diversion at Exit 23 for State Route 246 / Carters Creek Pike will remain in place until traffic can be shifted overnight tonight,” TDOT explained. “Once the lane restriction is safely in place, TDOT will coordinate with Bell Construction and CSX during what will likely be a three-month-long repair project.”
During the repairs, one lane of travel will remain open, aside from temporary full closures of the bridge during work.
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