MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation and HNTB will continue their hands-on inspection of the Hernando de Soto Bridge on Wednesday and Thursday.
Weather permitting, only one lane of traffic in one direction will be closed on March 16 and 17 as crews inspect the bridge during the following times:
- Starting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the eastbound outside lane will be closed until 6:30 p.m.
- On Thursday, the westbound outside lane will be closed from 5:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
ArDOT said HNTB expects to complete the inspection within those times, but they may need to be extended or changed based on various conditions affecting the testing.
Drivers should slow down and minimize distractions when moving through a work zone. Using a phone in a work zone is against the law and can result in citations and doubled fines.