Preliminary Work to Begin on Wilson County Spot Safety Project
Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will begin preliminary work as part of a spot safety project on State Route 109 in Wilson County.
Starting Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, TDOT crews will conduct intermittent northbound lane and shoulder closures on Highway 109 (SR 109) from the I-40 interchange to Hickory Ridge Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adjacent properties and property access points should expect minimal impact, but drivers may need to use alternate access points to properties during this time.
These closures are necessary for preliminary work related to a spot safety project that will add one northbound lane from the interchange to Hickory Ridge Road. Following this initial preliminary work, contractors will return in the coming months to complete the entire project. The goal of the project is to increase safety and address long queues on the I-40 exit ramp to SR 109/Gallatin. A community meeting to provide information on this project is tentatively scheduled for May (details to come).
Thanks to additional funding approved by the 113th General Assembly, TDOT can invest more than $20 million in fiscal year 2026 for spot safety improvements. These smaller-scale projects target high-risk areas to reduce collisions and improve traffic flow.
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.