Officials confirm long term closure of bridge

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a full week of the closure of the I-40 Bridge, FOX13 is learning more about how long the bridge could be closed.

According to ARDOT, there will be two phases to fixing the bridge.

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Both phases could take several months before repairs are complete. Traffic cannot be allowed on the bridge until repairs are finished.

“We just don’t know how long this will take,” an official said. “All I can say is months.

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