The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced plans to open all five lanes of traffic on S.R. 99/New Salem Hwy, between Old Fort Parkway (S.R. 96) and near Interstate 24, by January 17, 2025. This development is part of Phase II of TDOT’s ongoing S.R. 99/New Salem Hwy widening project. This phase aims to widen a 1.4-mile section of the highway from Old Fort Parkway to Middle Tennessee Blvd., increasing the road from two lanes to five lanes near I-24.
Even after the lanes are opened, there will be intermittent lane closures and shoulder closures to complete remaining tasks, such as final paving for roadway smoothness and utility relocation. Following Phase II, Phase III of the project will begin, focusing on widening the road from Cason Lane to Veterans Parkway from two and three lanes to five lanes. The bidding process for this phase was completed in October, and construction is slated to commence in early 2025.
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The entire project spans approximately seven miles but does not include the section within the I-24 interchange, as that area was previously widened under a separate initiative. Phase I, which covered a 2.0-mile stretch from Cason Lane to I-24, was completed in September 2021. The project is divided into three phases due to its size.
For further information on current and upcoming enhancements, the City of Murfreesboro offers an interactive online map of Public Infrastructure Projects. This map displays how tax dollars are being utilized to improve roadways across the city. Citizens can access this resource via the City’s website at www.murfreesborotn.gov/PublicInfrastructureProjects. This map, also available on the City homepage www.murfreesborotn.gov, highlights major projects, providing details such as project location, description, status, and estimated construction dates, along with maps and photos.
City engineers and construction companies are continuously working to enhance traffic flow by widening sections of roadways, adding turn lanes, resurfacing major corridors, upgrading traffic signal systems, and realigning roadways for better connectivity. For any inquiries regarding road improvement projects, the public is encouraged to contact Public Infrastructure Executive Director Chris Griffith at [email protected]. For additional city news, visit www.Murfreesborotn.gov.
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Lane Closures on I-24 in Hamilton County
Motorists on I-24 in Hamilton County, Tennessee, should expect nightly lane closures from Moccasin Bend to Germantown Road due to utility work to repair interstate lighting. Closures will occur from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday morning, contingent on weather, with uniformed police assisting in traffic control. Travelers are advised to check conditions via the TDOT SmartWay Map and adhere to the Move Over Law.