High-Impact Interstate Lane Closures in Nashville This Weekend

NASHVILLE – There are two major interstate projects in Nashville this weekend that will have a significant impact on weekend travel. Drivers should take note of the following scheduled construction activity on Interstate 65 North at Trinity Lane, north of downtown Nashville, and Interstate 40 East near the west I-40/I-65 split.

• Friday, June 17, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, June 20, 5:00 a.m. - I-65 North at the Trinity Lane bridge will be reduced to two lanes for bridge deck repair. Dri6vers should consider Ellington Parkway as an alternative route.
• Friday, June 17, 10:00 p.m. through Monday, June 20, 6:00 a.m. - I-40 East at the Herman Street bridges on the inner loop will be reduced to two lanes for bridge joint repair. Drivers should consider I-440 and Briley Parkway as alternative routes.

Both repair projects involve concrete work. There will be a necessary curing time for the new concrete to harden before the lanes are opened to traffic. During this time, there is a possibility that no workers will be present, but the lanes will remain closed. As soon as the concrete reaches the appropriate strength, the lanes will be opened to traffic.

For a full list of construction-related lane closures, please check this week’s Middle Tennessee Lane Closure Report.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel. 

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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