ADOT To Close I-40 Overnight In Bellemont For Overpass Work

Work is continuing on Interstate-40 in Bellemont. ADOT crews are making improvements on the Bellemont traffic interchange and need to close the interstate under the Bellemont exit overpass starting tonight. Officials say I-40 eastbound will close at the exit from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. I-40 westbound will be closed at the same time, but on Thursday. The Transwestern Road passing over I-40 will also be closed during these times. Traffic on I-40 will exit at Bellemont and use the off and on ramps to move through the area while the interstate is closed. Drivers who normally use the Bellemont/Transwestern Road interchange can use the I-40 interchanges at Parks and A-1 Mountain Boulevard. The closures are needed so crews can replace steel girders on the overpass.