Interstate 40 (I-40) Road Conditions

I-40 Road Conditions for May 19, 2026

I-40 Whole Route Road Conditions Summary

• California: Caltrans lists no current I-40 traffic restrictions in the Southern California I-40 corridor.
• Arizona: Active I-40 work includes westbound I-40 pavement repair near Williams at milepost 160, the I-40/US 93 West Kingman interchange project, the Rancho Santa Fe interchange at Exit 57 in east Kingman, I-40 broadband work from the California state line to Flagstaff, variable-speed-sign installation between Bellemont and Flagstaff, and bridge work near Winslow/Joseph City.
• New Mexico: NMRoads is the current source for I-40 incidents, work zones, lane closures, and construction closures. NMDOT also has I-40 corridor planning and active project pages for the Arizona state line-to-Albuquerque corridor and Albuquerque Big I area.
• Texas: DriveTexas is the current source for I-40 closures and lane restrictions. TxDOT has public project information for Business I-40 / Amarillo Boulevard pedestrian improvements, but that project is not listed as a current I-40 mainline closure today.
• Oklahoma: I-40 is narrowed to one lane in both directions near US-281 Spur west of El Reno through fall 2026. Garth Brooks Boulevard is narrowed under I-40 in Yukon, and I-40 ramps there may be affected during resurfacing.
• Arkansas: IDrive Arkansas lists current lane closures and highway closures. No specific active I-40 mainline or named I-40 ramp closure is listed in the accessible current closure summary today.
• Tennessee: Current TDOT SmartWay construction listings include I-40 maintenance activity in Putnam County between mile marker 267.2 and mile marker 304. TDOT also lists active I-40 reconstruction and resurfacing project pages in Shelby County and Nashville-area I-40 project areas.
• North Carolina: I-40 has major ongoing work in western North Carolina, including the Pigeon River Gorge construction-delay area, Asheville traffic shifts tied to the I-26 Connector, Haywood County bridge-replacement traffic shifts, Winston-Salem Northern Beltway work, and Greensboro overnight Exit 221 off-ramp closures.

I-40 California Road Conditions

Caltrans I-40 Highway Conditions | Caltrans QuickMap

• Southern California I-40 corridor: Caltrans lists no current traffic restrictions for I-40.

I-40 Arizona Road Conditions

AZ 511 | ADOT Current Road Restrictions | ADOT I-40 Updates

• Williams, milepost 160: Westbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane around the clock for pavement repair approximately 3 miles west of Williams. Work includes removing temporary pavement, replacing damaged guardrail, placing new pavement, and installing lane stripes and pavement markings. The work is scheduled to continue through late summer.
• West Kingman, I-40/US 93 interchange: Construction continues on the new free-flowing I-40/US 93 system interchange. Work includes bridges, earthwork, and new ramps. ADOT notes occasional single-lane closures and daytime/nighttime construction activity in the project area.
• West Kingman, Beale Street access: During I-40/US 93 interchange construction, drivers can still exit I-40 and US 93 at Beale Street for local access to businesses, Route 66, and downtown Kingman.
• East Kingman, I-40 Exit 57 / Rancho Santa Fe Traffic Interchange: Construction continues on the new Rancho Santa Fe interchange at I-40 Exit 57. Construction started in December 2024 and is scheduled to be completed in mid-2026.
• Arizona-California state line to Flagstaff, mileposts 0 to 201: ADOT is installing more than 200 miles of high-speed fiber-optic infrastructure along I-40.
• Bellemont to Flagstaff, mileposts 185 to 195: ADOT is installing variable-speed-limit signs on I-40 between Transwestern Road and I-17. Construction is scheduled from spring 2026 through late fall 2026.
• Winslow, milepost 253: Bridge rehabilitation is active at the Cemetery Wash Bridge on eastbound I-40.
• Joseph City area, milepost 270: Bridge rehabilitation is active at the Jackrabbit Road Bridge near Joseph City.
• Holbrook area, Perkins Valley Road over I-40: Bridge rehabilitation continues on Perkins Valley Road over I-40 near Holbrook, with completion scheduled for fall 2026.

I-40 New Mexico Road Conditions

NMRoads | NMDOT Travel Information | NMDOT Active Projects

• I-40 statewide: NMRoads provides the current work-zone, lane-closure, and construction-closure feed for I-40 in New Mexico.
• Arizona state line to Albuquerque, milepost 0 to 150: NMDOT has an I-40 West Corridor program covering the Arizona state line to the Atrisco Vista Interchange in Albuquerque. Identified corridor needs include shoulder widening, ramp lengthening, bridge repair or replacement, drainage improvements, and operational improvements.
• Albuquerque, I-40/I-25 Big I interchange: NMDOT is conducting an operations study for the I-40/I-25 Big I interchange, including the I-40 approach segments to westbound-to-northbound and eastbound-to-northbound ramps.
• Gallup, Miyamura interchange area: NMDOT has an I-40 Miyamura Interchange study for safety, traffic-flow, and infrastructure improvements.
• Manuelito, Exit 8 / NM 118 interchange: NMDOT has an I-40 Manuelito interchange study covering I-40 milepost 7.9 to 8.9 near Manuelito.

I-40 Texas Road Conditions

DriveTexas | TxDOT Amarillo Lane Closures | TxDOT Project Tracker

• I-40 statewide in Texas: DriveTexas is the current source for active I-40 closures, lane restrictions, and construction events.
• Amarillo, Business I-40 / Amarillo Boulevard: TxDOT has project information for pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Business I-40 / Amarillo Boulevard in Potter County, including ADA-compliant shared-use paths and signal improvements at Southwest Ninth Avenue, North Western Street, and North McMasters Street. This project is in public-meeting/design development and is not listed as a current mainline I-40 closure today.
• Amarillo, SL 335 connections to I-40 east and I-40 west: TxDOT has long-range project information for upgrading SL 335 to a controlled-access roadway with main lanes, ramps, frontage roads, and multi-level interchanges including I-40 east and I-40 west connections.

I-40 Oklahoma Road Conditions

OK Traffic | ODOT Current Traffic Conditions | ODOT Traffic Advisories

• Canadian County, near US-281 Spur west of El Reno: Eastbound and westbound I-40 are narrowed to one lane in both directions near US-281 Spur through fall 2026 for a bridge project.
• Yukon, Garth Brooks Boulevard under I-40: Northbound and southbound Garth Brooks Boulevard are narrowed to one lane in each direction between Andrew Drive and Health Center Parkway through summer 2026 for resurfacing.
• Yukon, I-40 ramps at Garth Brooks Boulevard: Eastbound and westbound I-40 on- and off-ramps may be affected during the Garth Brooks Boulevard resurfacing work.

I-40 Arkansas Road Conditions

IDrive Arkansas | IDrive Arkansas Lane Closure Report | IDrive Arkansas Closure Report

• I-40 statewide: IDrive Arkansas is the current source for active I-40 lane closures, construction closures, and highway closures.
• Crittenden County, I-40 eastbound between Exit 277 and Exit 278: ARDOT previously scheduled short overnight full-lane stoppages in 15-minute increments for overhead-structure removal. That listed closure was scheduled for April 29 and is not listed as a current closure today.
• Alma / Fort Smith area, future I-49 extension to I-40: ARDOT has active program work extending I-49 toward I-40 near Alma. This is a major construction program tied to the I-40 corridor but is not listed as a current I-40 mainline closure today.

I-40 Tennessee Road Conditions

TDOT SmartWay | TDOT SmartWay Statewide Construction | TDOT Transportation Projects

• Putnam County, mile marker 267.2 to mile marker 304: TDOT SmartWay lists eastbound I-40 maintenance activity in this corridor, with possible delays during scheduled work hours.
• Shelby County, Levee Road overpass to Hollywood Street interchange: TDOT has an I-40 reconstruction project to replace the existing concrete pavement with asphalt pavement along this section of I-40.
• Nashville, Donelson Pike / BNA area: TDOT has an I-40 interchange project at Donelson Pike near Nashville International Airport. Project-related work has included off-peak lane and ramp closures in the I-40 Exit 216A / Exit 216B area.
• Smith County Rest Area, mile marker 267: TDOT previously listed full closure of the eastbound I-40 exit ramp to the Smith County Rest Area for maintenance. That specific ramp closure was scheduled for April 28-29 and is not listed as a current ramp closure today.

I-40 North Carolina Road Conditions

DriveNC | NCDOT Traffic & Travel Information | NCDOT Greensboro I-40 Exit 221 Ramp Closure

• Pigeon River Gorge, North Carolina/Tennessee state line area: NCDOT lists construction delays on I-40 in the gorge. Eastbound travelers from Tennessee are directed to use I-81 North, I-26 East, and I-240 East in Asheville to re-access I-40. Westbound trucks past Asheville are warned that there is no alternate route using the nearby mountain roads.
• Asheville, I-40 West near Exit 44: A traffic shift tied to the I-26 Connector project remains in place. I-40 West has two through lanes, with the third lane operating as an Exit Only lane for Exit 44. This traffic pattern is expected to remain in place for at least 18 months from the start of the shift.
• Haywood County, near Newfound Road / Exit 33: NCDOT has bridge-replacement work affecting I-40 West traffic shifts in the Canton area.
• Haywood County, Thickety Road area near mile marker 29: NCDOT bridge-replacement work includes shoulder paving and traffic-shift preparation near Thickety Road.
• Winston-Salem / Forsyth County, Winston-Salem Northern Beltway work zone: I-40 work continues between the I-74 / Exit 196 area and Union Cross Road / Exit 201 area. NCDOT project work has included overnight lane closures and temporary closures on I-40 tied to the Northern Beltway project.
• Greensboro, I-40 West / US 29 South Exit 221 to South Elm-Eugene Street: The I-40 West / US 29 South off-ramp at Exit 221 is scheduled to close Sunday through Thursday nights through Friday, June 5. Closures run from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Durham, I-40 at Fayetteville Road: NCDOT has bridge work at Fayetteville Road that has required overnight full closures of I-40 West and I-40 East during scheduled work windows.