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Tennessee Department of Transportation Halts Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways for Labor Day Weekend

Tennessee Department of Transportation - TDOTNashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, September 2nd through 6:00am on Tuesday, September 6th.

This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the busy Labor Day holiday.

Holiday Travelers Won’t Be Delayed by Road Construction. (Tennessee Department of Transportation)
Holiday Travelers Won’t Be Delayed by Road Construction. (Tennessee Department of Transportation)

“We know that thousands of motorists will be traveling Tennessee’s roadways during the Labor Day holiday,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. “We want them to get to their destinations safely, and without road construction delays.”

While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will still be on site in many construction zones, and drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits. Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250.00 to $500.00, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic

Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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