Railroad Repair to Close Highway 64 in Wartrace

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has approved railroad repair work that will prompt a closure of State Route 64 (Highway 64/Blackman Boulevard) in Bedford County.

Beginning Friday, September 5, at 7 a.m. through Monday, September 8, at 5 p.m., crews with Bundrick Rail Services will close Highway 64 (Blackman Boulevard) at the railroad tracks near the Post Office. Detour signage will be in place, routing traffic to Highway 437. This closure is necessary for crews to remove, reconstruct, and resurface the track crossing.

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.