TDOT to halt road construction for upcoming holidays

JACKSON, Tenn. — Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state.

No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at midnight on Thursday, December 23 through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3.

Except for a few long-term closures that must remain for safety, all construction-related closures will be suspended during the holiday period.

Workers may still be on-site in some construction zones, and drivers should obey all posted speed limits, particularly in construction areas.

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