In West Tennessee, several road construction projects are scheduled from October 30 to November 6, 2024, resulting in potential lane closures across various counties. These closures may occur during daytime or nighttime hours as repairs and new installations are carried out.
In District 47, Benton County will see nighttime lane closures on I-40 due to resurfacing from S.R. 69 to the Humphreys County line. Carroll County will also experience lane closures on SR-76 (US-79) and SR-22 for intersection improvements. Dyer County has ongoing bridge repair work on SR-20 and SR-211, affecting traffic with lane restrictions.
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District 48 covers Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Decatur, Hardin, Henderson, and Madison Counties, where several resurfacing projects will cause temporary lane closures. Notably, I-40 in Henderson County will have intermittent lane closures for milling and paving operations.
In District 49, Fayette County will experience lane closures on SR-222 and SR-76 due to construction activities, with speed limits temporarily reduced. Lauderdale County’s resurfacing projects on US-51 and SR-19 will maintain at least one open lane in each direction. In Shelby County, various roads, including SR-3, SR-175, and I-40, will have nighttime closures for resurfacing and maintenance work. Notable changes in traffic patterns are also expected on I-55 due to ongoing restrictions.
Travelers can stay informed about construction activity and access live-streaming traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Additional travel information is available by dialing 511 or following updates on Twitter at https://twitter.com/myTDOT and https://twitter.com/NicLawrenceTDOT for West Tennessee-specific updates.
Motorists are advised to check travel conditions before departure and to avoid distractions such as tweeting, texting, or talking on a cell phone while driving.
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Tullahoma Driver Services Center Closure for Upgrades
The Tullahoma Driver Services Center will temporarily close on October 31 to install new credentialing equipment and self-service kiosks, reopening on November 1. Several other centers in Knoxville and partner locations will also undergo similar upgrades. The new kiosks will enable customers to conduct various transactions, such as renewing licenses and updating contact details, using various payment methods. More information is available on the official Tennessee Driver Services website at tn.gov/safety/driver-services.html.