Heavy Game-Day Traffic Expected Near GEODIS Park; I-65 and I-40 Construction Continues

Sunday Traffic Alert: Soccer Fans Head to GEODIS Park

Commuters and visitors in the Wedgewood-Houston area should prepare for significant congestion today, Sunday, March 1, 2026. Nashville plays host to the SheBelieves Cup at GEODIS Park, featuring a high-profile doubleheader with the U.S. Women’s National Team taking on Argentina at 1:00 p.m. Expect heavy traffic starting late morning along 8th Avenue South, Wedgewood Avenue, and Nolensville Pike. Parking in the immediate vicinity will be limited, and ride-share zones are expected to be crowded following the final whistle.

Major Arteries: I-65 and I-40 Construction Updates

On the interstates, several long-term projects continue to impact travel times. Motorists traveling north of the city should be aware of ongoing work on the I-65 widening project between Rivergate Parkway and US 31W (Mile Markers 95-99). While major blasting is typically restricted to weekdays, nightly lane closures remain in effect from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., often leaving only one lane open in each direction. Travelers should watch for intermittent ramp closures at Long Hollow Pike and Rivergate Parkway.

Near Nashville International Airport (BNA), traffic patterns at the I-40 and Donelson Pike interchange (Exit 216) remain shifted. The new Diverging Diamond Interchange is fully operational, but final paving and site work are ongoing. While most lanes are open for the Sunday morning airport rush, minor delays are possible as crews finish infrastructure components ahead of the project's late 2027 completion date.

Public Transit: Morning Detours and Service Improvements

WeGo Public Transit has announced brief Sunday morning detours for several key routes. Between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. today, Route 4 (Shelby) and Route 23 (Dickerson Pike) will detour in the downtown area. Inbound and outbound buses will use James Robertson Parkway and MLK Blvd to navigate around temporary work on 4th Avenue. Several stops between Russell Street and Central 4th Ave Bay 14 will be temporarily bypassed during this hour.

On a positive note, commuters can take advantage of the expanded Sunday service hours implemented earlier this year through the Choose How You Move program. Routes 3 (West End), 7 (Hillsboro), and 52 (Nolensville Pike) are running with increased frequency today, providing a reliable alternative for those heading to the soccer matches or downtown events.

Future Watch: The Music City Loop

In transit news, local officials recently confirmed the move toward shovel-ready status for the Music City Loop. This privately funded tunnel project by The Boring Company aims to eventually connect downtown to BNA in under eight minutes. While no road closures are currently tied to this project, it remains a central topic for Nashville’s long-term mobility strategy.