West Tennessee Road Construction: December 31-January 7

PRESS RELEASE FROM TDOT:

West Tennessee Construction December 31- January 7, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all lane closure activity on interstates and state  highways during the Christmas/New Year’s travel period. Construction crews will halt all lane closure  activities from 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, through 12:01 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

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 SR-1 (US 70) from the Camden Bypass to the  Tennessee River will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. 

CARROLL COUNTY 

SR-1 (US 70): The Resurfacing on SR-1 (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 and bridge repair.  

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 is closed. 

Cutlip Lane: Traffic was 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 the new alignment  to an All Way Stop and then proceed onto Old US79 (SR76). 

Dorsey Rd is closed for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. Detour  route will be delineated by signage. 

Clay Farm Rd is closed for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. Detour  route will be provided along Newsome Rd and will be delineated by signage. Power Station Rd: Is closed for road construction, and traffic will be detoured along US-70A/SR105  Main Street. 

CARROLL COUNTY 

SR-76: UES Professional Solutions 25, LLC will close a southbound lane on Monday, January 5th and Tuesday, January 6th near the intersection with Forrest Ave to perform soil borings. 

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. 

WEAKLEY COUNTY 

SR-43 and US45E INTERCHANGE: The full depth repair of concrete ramps at the US 45E and SR43  interchange will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.  

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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 Picsweet 

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 

SR-100 between Hughes Road and Mt. Zion Road at LM 1.3 

Monday, January 5 at 8:00 a.m. through Monday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m.: There will be lane  closure in place on SR100 between Hughes Road and Mt. Zion Road at LM 1.3, controlled by a  temporary traffic signal, for crews to stabilize the shoulder of SR100. 

DECATUR COUNTY 

SR-100 between Cooper Branch Road and Tillman Road at LM 5.1 

Monday, January 12 at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m.: There will be a lane  closure in place on SR100 between Cooper Branch Road and Tillman Road at LM 5.1, controlled by a  temporary traffic signal, for crews to stabilize the shoulder of SR100. 

HAYWOOD COUNTY 

SR180 Near Jeffries Rd. To Raymond Akin Rd. Closed to through traffic 

SR180 is closed to through traffic due to damage caused by the recent multi-day flood event.

MADISON COUNTY 

I-40 at S.R. 138 (EXIT 68): The interchange improvements on I-40 at S.R. 138 (Exit 68), 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, December 31 through Wednesday, January 7, 7PM-6AM: There are no scheduled  lane closures. 

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.  

MCNAIRY COUNTY  

SR5 (U.S. 45) from the Mississippi State Line to SR57 in Eastview, TN: The resurfacing on SR5  (U.S. 45) from the MS State Line to SR57 including signal improvements at the intersection will  cause daily lane closures. 

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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. 

Monday, January 5 through Wednesday, January 7, 8PM-4:30AM: There will be intermittent  lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Fayette County from MM41-MM43, as well as ramp  closures at Exit 42, for striping and pavement marking operations. 

FAYETTE COUNTY 

I-269 (SR-385) from near SR-86 (U.S. 72) to SR-57:  

Beginning Monday, November 3rd: Northbound I-269 (SR-385) will be reduced to one lane from SR 86 (U.S. 72) to SR-57 for bridge maintenance activities. At least one lane will remain open at all times.  The speed limit will be reduced from 65 mph to 55 mph through the work zone. There will be a  12’ lane width restriction over the I-269 North (SR-385 West) bridge at L.M. 1.23. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

I-40 from Exit 18 (U.S. 64) to Exit 28 (SR-196) 

Nightly: 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along Eastbound  and Westbound I-40 for asphalt paving. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all  times. 

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. No lane closures  permitted from December 23 at 11:59 PM until January 2 at 12:01 AM due to holiday  restrictions. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR- 14/ US-61 (Third Street) Bridges over ICRR and Nonconnah Creek (L.M. 7.13) Shelby County,  Tennessee. Interstate 55 Exit Ramp Bridge to State Route 14 (L.M. 7.44) State Route 14 (South  3rd Street) Bridge over Interstate 55 (L.M. 7.46).  

The following ramps on US-61 S Third St (SR14) at I 55 will continue to remain closed with detours in  place: 

• Northbound S.R. 14 to northbound I-55. 
• Southbound S.R. 14 to southbound I-55. 

Beginning Wednesday, September 3, northbound SR-14 traffic will be reduced to one lane from the  approach to the bridge over Nonconnah Creek to just beyond the northbound SR-14 to northbound  I-55 loop ramp. Drivers can expect intermittent flagging on SR14.  

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. 

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. No lane closures permitted from  December 23 at 11:59 PM until January 2 at 12:01 AM due to holiday restrictions. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR 1 (U.S. 51) Danny Thomas Blvd from Poplar Ave. to Jackson Avenue, 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-4 from South of Shelby Drive to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange: 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, Mudville, and Gragg Rd. will be closed, and a detour put in place. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR-57 (E. Poplar Avenue) from Fletcher Road to I-269 (SR-385):  

Daily: 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. No lane closures permitted from December 23 at 11:59 PM until January 2 at  12:01 AM due to holiday restrictions. 

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. 

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SHELBY COUNTY 

SR-3 (US51 Elvis Presley Blvd.) from Craft Rd. to Winchester Rd.: There will be long term lane  closures going north and southbound SR 3 (US51) to perform reconstruction improvements.

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