Railroad Repair to Close State Route 47 in Dickson

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has approved railroad repair work that will prompt a closure of State Route 47 (East Walnut Street) in Dickson County.

Beginning Monday, March 30 at 5 a.m. through Thursday, April 2 at 5 a.m., crews with Road and Rail Services will close SR 47 at the railroad crossing near Printwood Drive for railroad crossing replacement. During the closure, motorists can access SR 47 from the west utilizing State Route 46 from downtown Dickson using Mathis Drive, and from the east using Highway 96 to Stuart Street/SR 47. Detour signage will be in place.

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.