Railroad Repair to Close State Route 10 in Wilson County

Friday, May 01, 2026 | 08:14am

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has approved railroad repair work that will prompt a closure of State Route 10 (South Cumberland Street) in Wilson County.

Beginning Saturday, May 2, through Tuesday, May 5, crews with RJ Corman will close SR 10 at the railroad crossing from Short Street to Leeville Pike for railroad crossing repair. During the closure, motorists traveling northbound can access SR 10 utilizing Tennessee Boulevard to South College Street (SR 266) to Short Street. Motorists traveling southbound can access SR 10 utilizing West Spring Street to South Maple Street to Leeville Pike. Detour signage will be in place.

Image shows closure of State Route 10 in Wilson County over railroad tracks, with detour options.

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.