I-65 Bridge Repairs and WeGo Route Detours Impact Friday Nashville Commute

Friday Morning Traffic Overview

Commuters in Nashville should prepare for a mix of active construction zones and transit adjustments this Friday, March 6, 2026. While major morning arteries are currently flowing, several long-term projects and new bridge repair schedules will impact travel times, particularly as we transition into the evening hours and the weekend.

Major Roadworks and Lane Closures

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced new activity starting tonight on I-65. Beginning Friday evening, multiple lane closures will be in effect for bridge repairs at Mile Marker 217 in Davidson County. These closures are scheduled to occur nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. throughout the upcoming week. Drivers using the downtown loop should anticipate shifts in traffic patterns during these hours.

In North Nashville and Sumner County, the I-65 Phase 3 Widening project continues to cause delays. While full closures for bridge deck pours are scheduled for next Monday and Wednesday, motorists should expect standard nightly lane closures between Mile Markers 95 and 99. Daytime commuters on Long Hollow Pike (SR 174) will encounter single-lane closures in both directions between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for ongoing bridge work.

Other notable road impacts include:

• Woodland Street Bridge: Phase 2 of the repair project is ongoing. Expect restricted access and potential delays near the stadium area.
• Nolensville Pike (SR 11): A continuous closure remains in effect for Bradford Hills Drive. This closure is expected to last until April 2026 as part of intersection improvements.
• John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge: Intermittent partial closures are active for the next 90 days for essential repairs. Pedestrians and cyclists should follow posted detour signage.

Public Transit Alerts

WeGo Public Transit users should be aware of several service detours currently in effect. Most notably, Route 6 (Lebanon Pike) began a new detour yesterday that continues today. Outbound buses are being diverted via Old Lebanon Pike and JB Estille Drive, skipping stops between Graylynn Drive and Donelson Station. Inbound service is following a similar detour.

In the downtown core, Routes 3 (West End), 7 (Hillsboro), and 8 (8th Avenue South) remain on detour due to routing changes near John Lewis Way and James Robertson Parkway. Riders should check the WeGo mobile app for real-time stop locations as some traditional boarding areas are not currently served.

Commuter Safety and Planning

With urban work zones active along I-40 through the metro area, officials remind drivers of the Move Over Law. Penalties for failing to slow down or move over for crews in work zones include fines up to $500 and potential jail time. For those traveling toward Murfreesboro, keep in mind that the public comment period for the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project is now open following this week's public hearings, signaling significant future construction for that corridor.