Southbound Traffic Shift Scheduled on I-65 Widening Project

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will begin traffic shift operations associated with the Interstate 65 Phase 3 Widening & Improvements Project in Davidson and Sumner Counties.

Starting June 1, contractors will begin shifting traffic onto the newly constructed inside lanes on I-65 southbound from mile marker 96 to 99. This shift is expected to take two nights. Following the shift, nightly lane closures will continue to adjust barrier rail at emergency pull-off locations, install additional signage, and perform striping operations. Motorists are urged to use caution as they navigate the shift.

This work is part of TDOT’s I-65 Phase 3 Widening & Improvements project, which began construction in March 2025. In addition to adding a travel lane in each direction, this work includes the replacement of bridges over US-31W, Long Hollow Pike, East Cedar Street, and Mansker Creek, as well as other improvements.

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.