NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) 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 11:59 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is excited to announce its new ferry boat, “The Summitt,” now in service connecting Benton and Houston Counties. Aptly named after legendary Lady Vols basketball coach and Tennessean Pat Summitt, it pushes the barge, “The Volunteer,” across the Tennessee River providing essential ferry service.