Temporary Widening to Close Portion of Old Shackle Island Road in Hendersonville

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct lane closures on Old Shackle Island Road in Sumner County.

Beginning Tuesday, August 19, through Friday, August 22, crews with Rogers Group will close a portion of Old Shackle Island Road at the railroad crossing. A detour will be in place, and businesses south of the railroad will have access from State Route 6 (US 31/Main Street).

This closure is necessary to relocate the railroad crossing arms as temporary widening on Old Shackle Island is completed. This work is part of TDOT’s Walton Ferry Road/Old Shackle Island Road widening and improvements project, which spans from Nokes Drive to Volunteer Drive. The project also includes the widening of the intersection at State Route 6 (US 31/Main Street) and Walton Ferry Road/Old Shackle Island Road.

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 carries the possibility of up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of up to $500.

Motorists can alert TDOT to potholes 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 construction activity traffic updates. Travelers can also call 511 for travel information.