Holiday Transit Schedules and Daytime Delays on I-24 and I-65 This Monday

Presidents' Day Holiday Impact

Today, Monday, February 16, 2026, commuters in Nashville should expect a mix of holiday transit adjustments and significant daytime roadwork. While overall traffic volume is anticipated to be lighter than a typical Monday due to the Presidents' Day holiday, several major TDOT projects are proceeding with daytime lane closures that could impact those traveling through Rutherford and Sumner counties.

WeGo Public Transit Alerts

In observance of the holiday, WeGo Public Transit is operating on a modified schedule. Commuters who rely on public transportation should note the following changes for today:

• Buses and Access Vans: All fixed-route buses and Access rides are operating on a Sunday/Holiday schedule.
• Regional Service: There is no service for regional commuter buses today.
• WeGo Star: The commuter rail service is not in operation today.
• Facilities: WeGo administrative offices and the ticket window at the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center at WeGo Central are closed.

Major Arterial Roadwork and Lane Closures

Despite the holiday, several construction projects are active today, particularly on the city's southern and northern corridors. The most significant impact is expected on I-24 Eastbound in Rutherford County.

• I-24 (Rutherford County): Crews have scheduled multiple eastbound lane closures between Log Mile 63 and 68 for milling and paving operations. This work is slated to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., which may cause unexpected friction for mid-day travelers.
• I-65 Widening (Davidson & Sumner Counties): The Phase 3 widening project continues. Expect single lane closures on Long Hollow Pike (SR 174) in both directions from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for bridge work. Nightly, the area between Mile Markers 95 and 99 will see lane reductions starting at 8:00 p.m.
• I-65 (North Nashville): Multiple southbound lane closures are scheduled near Fern Avenue (Log Mile 86-89) starting at 8:00 p.m. for bridge conduit replacement.
• I-24 (Montgomery County): A single southbound lane closure is in effect near Mile Marker 12.8 for box culvert installation between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Local Road Notices

Drivers in Robertson County should watch for flagging operations and single lane closures on SR 76 and SR 11 for aerial fiber installation throughout the day. In North Nashville, Cedar Street remains closed nightly for ongoing bridge construction related to the I-65 expansion. Commuters are encouraged to use the SmartWay system to monitor live speeds, as holiday roadwork can often lead to localized bottlenecks even when total vehicle counts are down.