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TDOT Suspends All Lane Closure Activity for the Busy Memorial Day WeekendHoliday Travelers won’t be Delayed by Road Construction
This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend. “We’re expecting nearly 700-thousand drivers to travel on Tennessee’s roadways this Memorial Day weekend,” TDOT Commissioner John Schroer said. “To help travelers reach their destinations safely, we are suspending construction-related lane closures to reduce congestion and delays on our major highways.”Motorists may still encounter some lane closures or restrictions while traveling through long term construction projects. Drivers should be aware that reduced speed limits will be in effect in work zones. Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500.00, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums. “Our primary focus is to reduce the number of traffic fatalities across Tennessee,” Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons said. “Currently, we are seeing an increase in unrestrained fatalities. We hope seat belt enforcement will help positively affect driver behavior and increase voluntary seat belt compliance across the state.” AAA estimates more than 38 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday, a 1.8% increase over last year’s numbers. This marks the second-highest travel volume on record since 2005 for the holiday and includes a record setting 89% traveling by automobile. In Tennessee, AAA predicts that 690,180 will travel by automobile and 56,876 by air. From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest traffic information 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. SectionsNewsTopicsAAA, Bill Gibbons, John Schroer, Lane Closures, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Nashville TN, TDOT, TDoT Smartway, Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Tennessee Department of Transportation |
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