Nighttime Closures and Detour Scheduled for I-65 Bridge Construction

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will begin a new detour for the nighttime closures of US-31W (State Route 41) and Interstate 65 in Sumner County.

Starting Wednesday, December 3, crews with Jones Bros. will detour northbound and southbound Interstate 65 and close US-31W in both directions to set steel beams for the new I-65 bridge over US-31W. The closures will take place from 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. for approximately 4 nights, with an expected completion date of December 8. No work will be performed on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6.

A detour will be in place to divert motorists off the interstate at the US-31W Exit 98 ramp and back on using the I-65 entrance ramp.

I-65 Northbound Detour.

I-65 Southbound Detour.

This work is part of TDOT’s I-65 Phase 3 Widening & Improvements project, which began construction in March 2025. In addition to adding a travel lane in each direction, this work includes the replacement of bridges over US-31W, Long Hollow Pike, East Cedar Street, and Mansker Creek, as well as other improvements.

All work is weather-dependent. As always, drivers are reminded to allow additional time, slow down, and move over when traveling through a work zone. The Move Over Law was passed in 2006. The penalty for violating the law in Tennessee includes the possibility of up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of $500.

Motorists can report potholes to TDOT by calling the TDOTFIX Hotline at 833-TDOTFIX or using this online form: TDOT Maintenance Request. The TDOT SmartWay Map (https://smartway.tn.gov) provides the latest traffic updates on construction activity. Travelers can also call 511 for travel information.

*US-31W is a north/south highway.