Temporary Ramp Closures Near BNA Continue

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct more ramp closures on Interstate 40 in Davidson County near Nashville International Airport® (BNA®).

Starting at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28, the following ramps will close in two-hour increments overnight:

·         I-40 westbound Exit 216 off-ramp to Donelson Pike (SR 255)/Int’l Airport: motorists will continue on I-40 westbound to Exit 215B (Briley Parkway/SR 155 South), Elm Hill Pike to Briley Parkway, to I-40 eastbound (detour map below).

·         I-40 westbound on-ramp from the Diverging Diamond Interchange on Donelson Pike (SR 255)

·         I-40 westbound on-ramp from Donelson Pike (SR 255)

The I-40 on-ramps will not be closed during the same time, and signage will be in place to alert motorists of the closures.

These closures are necessary to mill and pave the ramps as part of TDOT’s I-40 Interchange at Donelson Pike project. The ramp closures, in addition to westbound lane closures on I-40, will continue next week. While these closures will occur during off-peak hours, motorists are strongly encouraged to leave early to arrive at their destination on time.

As always, drivers are reminded to slow down, allow for extra time for travel, 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 can be 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.