Traffic Shift Planned on I-65 South at I-24 East Merge in Davidson County

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews plan to shift traffic on I-65 southbound near the I-24 east merge in Nashville for the continued widening of I-65 between Dickerson Pike and Trinity Lane. To prepare for the shift, lane closures are scheduled as follows.

Sunday, September 27, 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) – I-65 South will be reduced to one lane.
Sunday, September 27, 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) – I-24 East ramp to I-65 South will be closed. Detours will be in place.

During the lane and ramp closures, barrier wall will be moved and the roadway will be restriped. This work will restore a third lane of travel for I-65 southbound traffic and will provide a merge lane for I-24 eastbound traffic at the interchange.

The new traffic pattern will be similar to the final design of the widening project, which will expand I-65 from six to ten lanes. Motorists should be aware of the changes, and all drivers are reminded the speed limit in the work zone is 45 mph.

The $50 million project is expected to be finished in late 2015.

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As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination.  Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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