West Tennessee Construction May 6- May 13, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closures on interstates and state highways during the Memorial Day holiday travel period.
Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, May 22, and continuing until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
There will be possible DAYTIME or NIGHTTIME lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to make repairs or new installs on an as needed basis at various locations throughout the 21 counties.
District 47
BENTON, CARROLL, HENRY, GIBSON, OBION, WEAKLEY, DYER COUNTY
VARIOUS ROUTES: Pavement testing will cause temporary lane closures on various routes in district 47.
BENTON COUNTY
I-40 at Exit 126: The grading, drainage, and paving on I-40 at the US-641 (SR-69) interchange (Exit 126) will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
BENTON COUNTY
SR-1 (US70): The grading, drainage, and paving on SR-1 (US 70) from the Camden Bypass to the Tennessee River will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. The following roads are closed for construction. Traffic to utilize Cutt-Off Rd to access US-70 (SR-1): Missionary Grove Church Rd from US 70 (SR-1) to Old Hwy 70 and Old Hwy 70 from Missionary Grove Church Rd to US 70 (SR-1).
CARROLL COUNTY
SR-1 (US 70): The Resurfacing on SR-1 (US 70) from near Rutherford Fork Obion River to SR22 includes all directions of Huntingdon Square will cause temporary nightly and daily lane closures throughout the project for milling and paving and bridge repair.
CARROLL COUNTY
SR-1 (US 70): Resurfacing approx. 9 miles from the Madison County line to near Parker Store Road began the week of April 20, 2026 to address potholes. This work is weather and schedule dependent, and will take approximately 4-5 weeks to complete.
CARROLL COUNTY
SR-22 & SR364: The Resurfacing on SR-22 from near SR77 to SR77 and SR364 from SR22 to SR77 will cause lane closures throughout the project paving and bridge repair.
CARROLL COUNTY
SR-76 (US-79): The grading, drainage, noise walls, signals, and paving on U.S. 79 (S.R. 76) from near S.R. 77 to near Cutlip Lane will cause lane closures throughout the project.
Meadowbrook Lane is closed.
Cutlip Lane: Traffic was shifted to the new alignment from near Cutlip Ln. to the Connector Rd. leading into Trezevant, speed limit reduced to 35 MPH. Traffic will proceed down the new alignment to an All-Way Stop, then onto Old US79 (SR76).
Dorsey Rd is closed for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. The detour route is posted.
Clay Farm Rd is closed for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. The detour route along Newsome Rd. is posted.
Power Station Rd: Is closed for road construction, and traffic is detoured along US-70A/SR105 Main Street.
SR105: Traffic is shifted to the new realignment close to Power Station Road.
DYER COUNTY
US-51 (SR-3): The Resurfacing on US-51 (SR-3) from near SR181 to SR-78 will cause lane closures throughout the project for paving.
SR-103: The Resurfacing on SR-1033 from near Ragan Levee Rd to near US-412 (SR-20) will cause lane closures throughout the project for paving.
DYER COUNTY
SR-211: The bridge over the North Fork Forked Deer River (just south of Dyersburg) will have outside lane closures for inspection and evaluation beginning August 9, 2024.
OBION COUNTY
TN-22 and US-51 INTERCHANGE: The full-depth repair of concrete ramps at the TN-22 and US-51 interchange will cause the ramp from TN-22N to US-51S to be closed from Tuesday, April 7th, through the remainder of the week. A signed detour is provided.
WEAKLEY COUNTY
SR124: The miscellaneous safety improvements, including resurfacing on SR124, will result in temporary lane closures throughout the project.
HENRY COUNTY
SR-54: Soil boring operations from north of Puryear to north of Paris resulting in temporary lane closures daily from 7am, - 5pm – weather permitting. Work will commence on April 13, 2026, and last 9-10 weeks.
District 48
CHESTER, CROCKETT, DECATUR, HARDEMAN, HARDIN, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, MADISON, MCNAIRY
CHESTER COUNTY
SR100 between E. Main St. and Baker Rd.
Crews are replacing 2 bridges on SR100 between E. Main St. and Baker Rd. Please use caution throughout the area. A temporary traffic signal is in place at the bridge over Dry Creek, east of Henderson.
Restrictions: Speed limit is reduced from 55 MPH to 45 MPH on SR100
Width: 12’ Width Restriction
CHESTER COUNTY
Talley Store Rd. (County Road) is closed between Terry Ln. To past Talley Rd.
On March 23rd at 7:00 a.m.: Talley Store Rd. closed for a bridge replacement.
CROCKETT COUNTY
SR88 in Bells, TN in relation to relocating SR76 around Picsweet
On Thursday, August 14, 2025 the following roads closed in Bells, TN
· Central Ave. (SR88) from High St. To Christian Ave Ext.
· Central Ave. (SR88), west of the CSX Railroad
· Weddle St., south of Mitchell Ave.
· Hicks St., from High St. to south of existing Central Ave. (SR88)
A posted detour will be in place for SR88.
HARDIN COUNTY
Bridge on SR 128 over the Pickwick Dam
Wednesday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 13: There are no scheduled closures.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
SR180 Near Jeffries Rd. To Raymond Akin Rd. Closed to through traffic
SR180 is closed to through traffic for bridge construction.
HENDERSON AND DECATUR COUNTY
I-40 east and westbound from MM 95-126
Thursday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be rolling lane closures both east and westbound on I-40 in Henderson and Decatur counties from MM95-126 for pothole repair.
MCNAIRY AND CHESTER COUNTY
SR 224 from US64 to SR22A in Chester County
The resurfacing with cold in-place recycling (thin mix overlay) on SR224 from US 64 (SR15) in McNairy County to SR22A in Chester County, including bridge repair work will cause daily lane closures.
MCNAIRY COUNTY
SR 5 (US 45) from SR57 to US64
The resurfacing with cold in-place recycling on US45 (SR5) from SR57 to US 64 (SR15), including concrete repair on the bridge over Roland Creek will cause daily lane closures.
District 49
SHELBY, FAYETTE, TIPTON, LAUDERDALE COUNTY
INTERSTATE
SHELBY COUNTY
I-40 Westbound From Levee Rd. to Hollywood Street
Sunday, May 3rd through Thursday, May 17th, 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be temporary lane closures along Westbound I-40 outside lanes for working on shoulders. At least two lanes in the westbound direction will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-40 Eastbound Interchange @ Bridge (L.M. 11.75) over I-240 NB, SR-1 (Summer Ave), Sam Cooper Blvd and Ramps
Look Ahead
Thursday, May 14th, 8 pm to Midnight: There will be temporary lane closures to adjust the striping for the upcoming May 15th closure.
Friday, May 15th at 8 pm until Monday May 4th at 6 am: There will be a temporary right lane closure along the I-40 Eastbound Flyover Bridge to work on concrete paving repairs. One lane will remain open at all times.
FAYETTE COUNTY
I-269 (SR-385) from near SR-86 (U.S. 72) to SR-57:
Daily: Northbound I-269 (SR-385) will be reduced to one lane from SR-86 (U.S. 72) to SR-57 for bridge maintenance activities. At least one lane will remain open at all times. The speed limit will be reduced from 65 mph to 55 mph through the work zone. There will be a 12’ lane width restriction over the I-269 North (SR-385 East) bridge at L.M. 1.23.
Daily: Southbound I-269 (SR-385) will be reduced to one lane from SR-86 (U.S. 72) to SR-57 for bridge repair activities. At least one lane will remain open at all times. The speed limit will be reduced from 65 mph to 55 mph through the work zone. There will be a 12’ lane width restriction over the I-269 South (SR-385 West) bridge at L.M. 1.23.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR- 14/ US-61 (Third Street) Bridges over ICRR and Nonconnah Creek (L.M. 7.13) Shelby County, Tennessee. Interstate 55 Exit Ramp Bridge to State Route 14 (L.M. 7.44) State Route 14 (South 3rd Street) Bridge over Interstate 55 (L.M. 7.46).
The following ramps on US-61 S Third St (SR14) at I 55 will continue to remain closed with detours in place:
· Northbound S.R. 14 to northbound I-55.
· Southbound S.R. 14 to southbound I-55.
· Southbound I-55 to southbound SR-14
· Northbound I-55 to northbound/southbound SR-14
Beginning Wednesday, September 3, 2025, northbound SR-14 traffic will be reduced to one lane from the approach to the bridge over Nonconnah Creek to just beyond the northbound SR-14 to northbound I-55 loop ramp. Drivers can expect intermittent flagging on SR14.
Wednesday, May 6th, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. through Friday, May 8th, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: The left lane of northbound I-55 will be closed to place barrier wall near the closed Northbound I55 to Northbound SR14 ramp.
Thursday, May 14th, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: The left lane on northbound I-55 and the left lane on southbound I-55 at exit 7 will be closed for mobilization of construction equipment. Friday May 15th through Friday May 22nd will serve as backup dates.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-240 from I-40 (L.M. 0.00) to I-55 (L.M. 6.00):
Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures for resurfacing operations. One lane to remain open in both directions at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-240 from near Elvis Presley Blvd (L.M. 6.00) to near S Perkins Rd (L.M. 12.72):
Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures for resurfacing operations. One lane to remain open in both directions at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-55 from near Mill Branch (L.M. 3.56) to I-240 (L.M. 5.74):
Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures for asphalt breakout, bridge repair and paving operations. One lane to remain open in both directions at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-240 from near S. Perkins (L.M. 12.71) to near Park Avenue (L.M. 15.00):
Friday, May 8th, 8:00p.m. to Monday, May 11th, 6:00 a.m.: Ramp from Mt. Moriah to SR 385 Eastbound will be closed. There will be intermittent lane closures for concrete pavement repair operations. Detour will be provided for SR 385 Exit 16.
STATE ROUTES
FAYETTE COUNTY
SR-15 (U.S. 64) from near Tomlin Road to near Woodbridge Road:
Daily: There will be temporary lane closures on east and westbound SR-15 from near Tomlin Road to near Woodbridge Road to perform resurfacing work. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-1 (U.S. 70, Summer Ave.) from near I-40 to North of Sycamore View Rd.:
Daily: There will be temporary lane closures along Westbound and Eastbound SR-1 for roadway widening activities. Eastbound SR-1 will be reduced from two lanes to one lane beginning at the I-40 Frontage Rd. and ending East of Sycamore View Rd. Westbound SR-1 will be reduced from two lanes to one lane beginning near Munson Rd. and ending at the I-40 Frontage Road. Trucks will be entering and exiting the work zone along SR-1. Flaggers will be present for directing traffic as necessary. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
Beginning Wednesday, February 18th: Access to Summer Trees Drive along SR-1 (Summer Avenue) will be temporarily closed with detours in place.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-4 from South of Shelby Drive (L.M. 1.10) to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange (L.M. 3.50): The following routes will be affected due to roadway widening activities along SR-4.
Affected Routes:
· Lamar Avenue (SR-4): Speed limit reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph from South of Shelby Drive to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange.
· Shelby Drive (SR-175): Speed limit reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph at the intersection with Lamar Avenue (SR-4).
· Pleasant Run Road: Closed to thru traffic from Pleasant Hill Road. Pleasant Run Road is closed from Lamar Avenue (SR-4).
LOOK AHEAD
Thursday, May 14th, 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be temporary nighttime lane closures on Southbound SR-4 to allow for the transition from Phase 1B to Phase 2 traffic control. A new traffic pattern along SR-4 will be established for Southbound traffic during this night closure. At least one lane along Southbound SR-4 will remain open at all times. Friday, May 15th and Monday, May 18th will serve as backup dates.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-14 from Kerrville Rosemark Road to the Tipton County Line:
The widening on SR-14 (Austin Peay Hwy) from Kerrville-Rosemark to the Tipton County Line will cause shoulder closures and temporary lane closures in both directions. There will be intermittent lane closures daily on eastbound and westbound SR 14 to perform grading, drainage, and paving work. Tracy Rd., Idaville Rd., Mulberry Rd., and Gragg Rd. will be closed, and a detour put in place.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-57 (E. Poplar Avenue) from Fletcher Road to I-269 (SR-385):
Daily: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along East and Westbound SR-57 for roadway widening activities. Flaggers will be present for directing traffic. At least one lane will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-3 (Bellevue Blvd) from Heistan Place to Union Avenue:
Nightly from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for Milling and Paving Ramp. At least one lane in each direction to remain open at all times.
NON-TDOT WORK
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-3 (US51 Elvis Presley Blvd.) from Craft Rd. L.M. 3.41 to Winchester Rd. L.M. 4.1: There will be long-term lane closures going north and southbound SR 3 (US51) to perform reconstruction improvements.
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