Spot Repairs Planned on I-24 in Rutherford County

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct lane closures on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County.

Beginning Monday, February 16, through Friday, February 20, contracted crews will intermittently close lanes on I-24 from mile markers 63 to 68. Crews will work in eastbound lanes from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and westbound lanes from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. At least two lanes will remain open at all times while crews work. Crews will be performing spot repairs on damaged sections of I-24 that were exacerbated by the recent snow and ice event. This work is more significant than pothole patching, as crews will use equipment to mill and pave small sections of roadway in an effort to minimize pothole impacts until the roadway can be fully resurfaced this spring.

I-24 from the Davidson County line (near mile marker 63)  to Baker Road (near mile marker 71) is in TDOT’s 3-Year Pavement Plan to be resurfaced this year (see map). The contract on the project was awarded in December, but work cannot begin until Tennessee experiences warmer temperatures and asphalt plants fully reopen.

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.