West Tennessee Road Construction: August 20-27
PRESS RELEASE FROM TDOT:
West Tennessee Construction August 20-August 27, 2025
There will be possible DAYTIME or NIGHTTIME lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to make repairs or new installs on an as needed basis at various locations throughout the 21 counties.
District 47
BENTON COUNTY
I-40 at Exit 126: The grading, drainage, and paving on I-40 at the US-641 (SR-69) interchange (Exit 126) will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
BENTON COUNTY
SR-1 (US70): The grading, drainage, and paving on US70 (SR1) from the Camden Bypass to the Tennessee River will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
CARROLL COUNTY
SR-1: The Resurfacing on SR1 (US 70) from near Rutherford Fork Obion River to SR22 includes all directions of Huntingdon Square) will cause temporary nightly and daily lane closures throughout the project for milling and paving.
CARROLL COUNTY
SR-76 (US-79): The grading, drainage, noise walls, signals and paving on U.S. 79 (S.R. 76) from near S.R. 77 to near Cutlip Lane will cause lane closures throughout the project.
Meadowbrook Lane: On September 16, 2024, Meadowbrook Lane was closed. Big Buck Road: On June 17, 2025, Big Buck Rd. was opened to traffic.
Wednesday June 18, 2025: Traffic will be shifted to the new alignment from near Cutlip Ln to the Connector Rd leading into Trezevant, speed limit reduced to 35 MPH. Traffic will proceed down new alignment to an All Way Stop and then proceed onto Old US79 (SR76). Weather dependent. Wednesday July 2, 2025: Dorsey Rd is projected to close for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. Detour route will be delineated by signage. Wednesday July 23, 2025: Clay Farm Rd is projected to close for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. Detour route will be provided along Newsome Rd and will be delineated by signage.
Tuesday August 19,2025: Powerstation Road will be closed for road construction, and traffic will be detoured along US-70A/SR105 Main Street.
DYER COUNTY
SR-211: The bridge over the North Fork Forked Deer River (just south of Dyersburg) will have outside lane closures for inspection and evaluation beginning August 9, 2024.
DYER COUNTY
SR-78: The Resurfacing on SR78 from near US 51 (SR3) to SR103 will cause temporary nightly and daily lane closures throughout the project for milling and paving.
GIBSON COUNTY
SR-186: The Resurfacing on SR186 from the Madison County line to SR-76 will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
HENRY COUNTY
SR-218: The Resurfacing on SR218 from SR77 to SR76 will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
OBION COUNTY
SR-51: A concrete ramp repair will cause a ramp closure from North SR51 to South SR690 starting Monday August 18.
NON-TDOT WORK
Carroll COUNTY
SR-104 in the MAAP 4.3 miles from US45 (SR43): SR104 will be closed to through traffic from SR43 (US45) in Milan to SR220 for removal of railroad crossings begining September 2, 2025 to September 16, 2025. Detour route will be signed.
District 48
CHESTER COUNTY
SR100 between E. Main St. and Baker Rd.
Crews are replacing 2 bridges on SR100 between E. Main St. and Baker Rd. Please use caution throughout the area. There is a temporary traffic signal in place at the bridge over Dry Creek, east of Henderson.
Restrictions: Speed limit is reduced from 55 MPH to 45 MPH on SR100
CROCKETT COUNTY
SR88 in Bells, TN in relation to relocating SR76 around Picksweet
Beginning Thursday, August 14, 2025 the following roads will be closed in Bells, TN • Central Ave. (SR88) from High St. To Christian Ave Ext.
- Central Ave. (SR88), west of the CSX Railroad
- Weddle St., south of Mitchell Ave.
- Hicks St., from High St. To south of existing Central Ave. (SR88)
A posted detour will be in place for SR88.
DECATUR COUNTY
U.S. 641 (S.R. 69) from near McCorkle Lane to Benton County line: The resurfacing on U.S. 641 (S.R. 69) from near McCorkle Lane (L.M. 31.50) to the Benton County line (L.M. 42.56), including bridge expansion joint repairs and thin epoxy overlay, will cause temporary lane closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times.
HARDEMAN COUNTY
US64 (SR15) from Walton Rd. To Davis Way through Bolivar, TN: There will be lane closures daily for resurfacing work including bridge repairs.
HARDIN COUNTY
SR128 from US64 (SR15) to near Clifton Rd.: There will be lane closures daily for resurfacing work including bridge repairs.
HAYWOOD COUNTY (TDOT BRIDGE INSPECTION)
I-40 from MM 46 to MM 47 at Douglas Rd. Overpass
Tuesday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 27, 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures beginning August 26 at 8:00 a.m. on I-40 eastbound from MM 46 to MM 47. There will be intermittent lane closures beginning August 27 at 8:00 a.m. on I-40 westbound from MM47 to MM 46. Closures are for Bridge Inspection to inspect the Douglas Rd. Overpass. (Backup dates are Wednesday, October 3 and Thursday, October 4, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
HAYWOOD COUNTY
SR180 Near Jeffries Rd. To Raymond Akin Rd. Closed to through traffic
SR180 is closed to through traffic for crews to repair the bridge over Lost Creek just north of Nutbush, TN due to damage caused by the recent multi-day flood event.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
SR222 from near proposed SR468 to near Camp Ground Rd.
The reconstruction and widening of SR222 from near proposed SR468 to near Camp Ground Rd. will cause traffic disruption daily. Please use caution through the area.
HAYWOOD COUNTY (TDOT FLOATING MAINTENANCE)
I-40 from MM 49 to MM 50.6 at the weight scales
Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday August 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on I-40 east and westbound at the Haywood County weight scales for asphalt repair. (Backup Dates Tuesday, September 2 through Thursday September 4, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.)
HENDERSON COUNTY
S.R. 22 from Chester County line to Taylor Bailey Road: The resurfacing on S.R. 22 from the Chester County line (L.M. 0.00) to near Taylor Bailey Road (L.M. 8.98), including thin epoxy overlay on the bridge over Piney Creek will cause temporary lane closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times.
MADISON COUNTY (TDOT BRIDGE REPAIR)
I-40 MM 83.5 to MM 84.5 Eastbound Bridge over Railroad
Thursday, August 21, 7:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m.: There will be an eastbound lane closure on I-40 from MM 83.5 to MM 84.5 for crews to do concrete repair on the bridge deck over the railroad.
MADISON COUNTY
I-40 – Lower Brownsville Road to South Fork Forked Deer River: The resurfacing on I-40 from near Lower Brownsville Road to the South Fork Forked Deer River, including thin epoxy overlay will cause temporary lane closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times. Restrictions: Speed limit is reduced from 70 MPH to 60 MPH on I-40.
Wednesday, August 20 through Wednesday, August 27, 7PM-6AM: There will be intermittent lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Madison County from MM74-MM78 for milling and paving operations.
LOOK AHEAD
Wednesday, August 27 through Wednesday, September 3, 7PM-6AM: There will be intermittent lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Madison County from MM74-MM78 for milling and paving operations.
MADISON COUNTY
I-40 at S.R. 138 (EXIT 68): The interchange improvements on I-40 at S.R. 138 (Exit 68) (L.M. 0.78 – L.M. 1.34), including grading, drainage, and paving will cause temporary lane closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times.
Restrictions: Speed limit is reduced from 70 MPH to 60 MPH on I-40.
Wednesday, August 20 through Wednesday, August 27, 7PM-6AM: There are no scheduled closures.
MADISON COUNTY (TDOT FLOATING MAINTENANCE)
US45 Bypass (SR186) and SR1 (Airways Blvd.) Intersection
Sunday, August 24 through Friday, August 29, 7PM- 6AM: There will be intermittent lane closures at the intersection of the 45 Bypass (SR186) and Airways Blvd. (SR1) for paving rough areas.
MADISON COUNTY
US412 (SR20) at Old Bells Rd.: There are inside lane closures both east and westbound at the intersection of US412 (SR20) and Old Bells Rd. for intersection improvements. There will also be lane closures on Old Bells Rd. for resurfacing work.
District 49
FAYETTE COUNTY
SR-222 including the I-40 interchange (Exit 42): Grading, drainage, signals, and paving on SR 222 from Hebron Drive to near Thorpe Drive, including the I-40 interchange (Exit 42), will cause temporary lane closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times.
Restrictions: Speed limit is reduced from 45 MPH to 40 MPH on S.R.222.
Wednesday, August 20 through Wednesday, August 27, 8PM-4:30AM: There are no scheduled closures.
FAYETTE COUNTY
SR-194 from North Railroad Street to SR-193: There will be temporary lane closures on north and southbound SR 194 from North Railroad Street to SR 193 DAILY to perform micro surfacing and bridge repair work.
FAYETTE COUNTY
SR-57 from SR-194 to Cowan Loop: There will be temporary lane closures on east and westbound SR 57 from SR 194 to Cowan Loop DAILY to perform resurfacing and bridge repair work.
FAYETTE COUNTY
SR-193 from near SR-195 to SR-76: There will be temporary lane closures on east and westbound SR 193 from near SR 195 to SR 76 DAILY to perform resurfacing work.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-55 Southbound LM 10 (Near South Parkway) August 25th 9:00AM- 3:00PM: There will be temporary lane closures for milling and paving operations.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-55 Southbound LM 6 (I-55 and I-240 interchange) August 26th 9:00AM-3:00PM: There will be temporary lane closures for milling and paving operations.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-55 Southbound LM 6 (I-55 and I-240 interchange) August 27th 9:00AM-3:00PM: There will be temporary lane closures for milling and paving operations.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-55 Northbound LM 5.7 (I-55 and I-240 interchange) August 28th 9:00AM-3:00PM: I 240 WB to I 55 NB Transition Area. There will be temporary lane closures for milling and paving operations.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-55 Northbound LM 5.7 (I-55 and I-240 interchange) August 28th 9:00AM-3:00PM:
I 240 WB to I 55 NB Transition Area. There will be temporary lane closures for milling and paving operations.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-240 from near SR-57 (Poplar Ave.) to near US-64 (US-70, SR-1 Summer Ave.): Nightly 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for asphalt resurfacing activities. At least one lane in each direction to remain open at all times.
Friday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. to Monday, August 25th at 6:00 a.m.: There will be temporary lane closures along I-240 East from Walnut Grove (Exit 13) to the I-40 East (Exit 12C) ramp for bridge maintenance activities on the I-240 East Bridge over the Shelby Farms Greenline. The 2 left inside lanes along I-240 East will be closed, reducing I-240 East from 5 lanes to 3 lanes. There will be a lane width restriction of 12 feet along I-240 East.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-57 (E. Poplar Avenue) from Fletcher Road to I-269 (SR-385):
Wednesday, August 20th to Friday, August 29th at Noon: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along Eastbound and Westbound SR-57 for roadway widening activities. Flaggers will be present for directing traffic. At least one lane will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-40 from Exit 18 (U.S. 64) to Exit 28 (SR-196)
Sunday, August 24th through Thursday, August 28th, 7 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along Eastbound and Westbound I-40 for asphalt patching. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-40 at Exit 25 (Airline Rd.)
Wednesday, August 20th through Wednesday, August 27th 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along the ramps from/to Airline Rd. on Eastbound and Westbound I-40 for boring operations.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-4 from South of Shelby Drive (L.M. 1.10) to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange (L.M. 3.50): The following routes will be affected due to roadway widening activities along SR-4.
Affected Routes:
- Lamar Avenue (SR-4): Speed limit reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph from South of Shelby Drive to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange.
- Shelby Drive (SR-175): Speed limit reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph at the intersection with Lamar Avenue (SR-4).
- Pleasant Run Road: Closed to thru traffic from Pleasant Hill Road. Pleasant Run Road is closed from Lamar Avenue (SR-4).
SHELBY COUNTY SR-14 from Kerrville Rosemark Road to the Tipton County Line:
The widening on SR-14 (Austin Peay Hwy) from Kerrville-Rosemark to the Tipton County Line will cause shoulder closures and temporary lane closures in both directions. There will be intermittent lane closures daily on eastbound and westbound SR 14 to perform grading, drainage, and paving work. Tracy Rd, Mulberry Rd, and Gragg Rd. will be closed, and a detour put in place.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-1 (U.S. 70, Summer Ave.) from near I-40 to North of Sycamore View Rd.: Daily: There will be temporary lane closures along Westbound and Eastbound SR-1 for roadway widening activities. Eastbound SR-1 will be reduced from two lanes to one lane beginning at the I-40 Frontage Rd. and ending East of Sycamore View Rd. Westbound SR-1 will be reduced from two lanes to one lane beginning near Munson Rd. and ending at the I-40 Frontage Road. Trucks will be entering and exiting the work zone along SR-1. Flaggers will be present for directing traffic as necessary. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR14 (Third St.) from South Parkway to East Carolina Avenue
Wednesday, August 20th through Tuesday, August 26th: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.: There will be temporary lane closures during weekdays on Third St. North and Southbound for pothole patching. One lane will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR 1 (U.S. 51) Danny Thomas Blvd from Poplar Ave. (L.M. 2.85) to Jackson Avenue (L.M. 3.47), Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures for ADA ramp construction and Traffic Signal installations. One or more lanes will remain open in both directions on (U.S. 51) Danny Thomas Blvd. at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR 1 (U.S. Hwy 70) Summer Avenue from near Lamb Road (L.M. 26) to Milton Wilson (L.M. 30.00), Weekdays from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures for resurfacing activities and bridge repair. The onramp from eastbound Hwy 70 to southbound SR 385 will be intermittently closed for bridge repairs. One or more lanes will remain open in both directions on (U.S. Hwy 70) at all times.
FAYETTE COUNTY
SR15 from the Shelby County line (LM 0.00) to Tomlin Rd. (LM 8.66), Daytime: There will be daytime intermittent temporary lane closures on SR15 in both directions for pavement testing. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times.
TIPTON COUNTY
US-51 (SR-3) from East Woodlawn Avenue to Winn Street: There will be temporary inside and outside lane closures on north and southbound US 51 from East Woodlawn Avenue to Winn Street DAILY to perform bridge repairs and resurfacing work. At least one lane in each direction will be open at all times.
TIPTON COUNTY
US-51 (SR-3) from Southall Road to Hope Street: There will be temporary inside and outside lane closures on north and southbound US 51 from Southall Road to Hope Street DAILY to perform resurfacing work. At least one lane in each direction will be open at all times.
TIPTON COUNTY
SR-54 from US-51 (SR-3) to the Haywood County Line: There will be temporary lane closures on east and westbound SR 54 from US 51 to the Haywood County Line DAILY to perform resurfacing and bridge repair work.
TIPTON COUNTY
SR-384 from Hastings Way to the US-51 (SR-3): There will be temporary lane closures on north and southbound SR 384 from Hastings Way to US 51 DAILY to perform resurfacing and bridge repair work.
NON-TDOT WORK
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-3 (US51 Elvis Presley Blvd.) from Craft Rd. L.M. 3.41 to Winchester Rd. L.M. 4.1: There will be long term lane closures going north and southbound SR 3 (US51) to perform reconstruction improvements.
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