Nighttime Closures and Detour Scheduled for US-31W Bridge Demolition
Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct nighttime closures of US-31W (State Route 41) in Sumner County.
Starting Sunday, June 7, through Thursday, June 11, crews with Jones Bros. will close US-31W in both directions for the demolition of the US-31W bridge. The closures will take place from 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.
A detour and signage will be in place.
Motorists should also be aware of delays on I-65 in both directions near mile markers 96 - 99 on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. due to rolling roadblocks for blasting. 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.
*US-31W is a north/south highway.