Evening Delays Expected on I-40 and I-65 as Major Projects Resume

Sunday Traffic Overview for Nashville

As we move through Sunday, March 8, 2026, Nashville commuters can expect a relatively smooth afternoon followed by a series of high-impact lane closures and detours starting this evening. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) have several active work zones scheduled that will affect major arteries into Monday morning.

Major Roadwork and Lane Closures

Drivers should be particularly mindful of the following projects scheduled to begin their nightly cycles tonight:

• I-40 & Elm Hill Pike: Starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight, bridge repair work at Mile Marker 217 will necessitate intermittent lane closures on I-40. More significantly, there will be a full closure of Elm Hill Pike at this location. A signed detour will be in place until 5:00 a.m. Monday. Travelers heading toward the Nashville International Airport area should plan for alternate routes.
• I-65 Widening (Rivergate/Goodlettsville): The ongoing widening project between Rivergate Parkway and US 31W (SR 41) continues to impact travel. Nightly lane closures are scheduled in both directions from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. between mile markers 95 and 99. Expect intermittent ramp closures at Long Hollow Pike and Rivergate Parkway. Cedar Street also remains closed tonight for bridge construction with an active detour in effect.
• I-24 Eastbound: Maintenance crews will be performing guardrail and cable barrier repairs starting at 8:00 p.m. at Mile Marker 35. This will result in a single eastbound lane closure throughout the night.
• Nolensville Pike (SR 11): A single northbound lane closure is active through 3:00 p.m. today for turn lane installation near Juarez Drive.

WeGo Public Transit Alerts

Public transit riders should check for specific route detours that remain in effect this Sunday:

• Route 6 (Lebanon Pike): A significant detour is active near Donelson Station. Inbound and outbound stops between Lebanon Pike at Graylynn Drive and Donelson Station are not being served. Buses are currently using Old Lebanon Pike and JB Estille Drive to bypass the work area.
• Downtown Detours: Routes 3 (West End), 7 (Hillsboro), 8 (8th Avenue South), and 86 (Smyrna/La Vergne) continue to operate on detours in the downtown core, primarily affecting stops near Central 5th Avenue and Broadway.
• Sunday Service: Riders are reminded that following the Winter 2026 service changes, Routes 3 and 7 now feature expanded Sunday operating hours and increased frequency to better accommodate weekend commuters.

Commuter Safety Reminders

Recent safety analyses have identified the I-40/I-24/I-440 interchange near Spence Lane and the I-65/Rosa L. Parks Boulevard split as high-congestion zones with complex merging patterns. With several work zones active tonight, drivers are reminded to slow down and obey the Move Over Law. All scheduled maintenance and construction activities are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of rain.