Lane closures on interstates, state highways to halt for Labor Day weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces lane closure activity on interstates and state highways will be halted for the Labor Day weekend.

Beginning at noon on Friday, September 1, construction crews will stop all lane closures along these routes through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5.

TDOT says this will provide maximum roadway capacity for those traveling during the holiday.

“The Labor Day holiday is typically a busy travel time,” said TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. “We want to ensure that the thousands of travelers using Tennessee’s roadways during this period arrive at their destinations quickly and safely without being impeded by road construction delays.”

TDOT says some workers may still be on-site in construction zones, and drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits. TDOT reminds that drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possibly increased insurance premiums.

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