Major I-40 Lane Closures and Bridge Repairs to Impact Nashville Weekend Traffic

Significant Bridge Repairs on I-40 Eastbound

Drivers in Davidson County should prepare for substantial delays on Interstate 40 this weekend. Starting Friday night and continuing through Monday morning, March 2, crews with Capital City will be conducting extensive bridge repair operations. These works will necessitate the closure of multiple eastbound lanes and the full ramp at Exit 221A. TDOT has confirmed that these closures are essential for structural maintenance. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes, such as I-24 or local bypasses, to avoid the heavy congestion expected near the exit throughout the day.

Scheduled Roadworks and Lane Restrictions

In addition to the major I-40 project, several other arterial routes in the Nashville area are under active construction today:

• SR 1 (MM 5.9): Expect multiple lane closures in both directions between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. as crews move heavy equipment across the roadway.
• SR 135: Construction activities will continue between LM 13.88 and 15.97. Temporary lane closures are scheduled throughout the afternoon, potentially impacting travel for those moving through the northern corridors.
• I-65 Widening: Ongoing bridge work on SR 174 (Long Hollow Pike) is causing single-lane restrictions. Additionally, nightly lane closures remain in effect on I-65 between mile markers 95 and 99.

Evening Event Traffic and Transit Alerts

As the sun sets, downtown Nashville will experience a surge in pedestrian and vehicle traffic due to several high-profile events. The Ryman Auditorium hosts the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at 8:00 p.m., while the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) features two performances of the Nashville Ballet’s Swan Lake at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Commuters should expect heavy volume near 4th Avenue and Broadway.

Those attending the Dude Dad Live show at Marathon Music Works should also plan for limited parking and slow-moving traffic on Clinton Street. For those utilizing WeGo Public Transit, buses remain on a standard Saturday schedule; however, riders should anticipate slight delays on routes passing through the downtown core due to the National Bar Association convention wrap-up and "Dine Nashville" participants frequenting local restaurants.

Commuter Safety Reminders

TDOT reminds all drivers that work zones are subject to strict enforcement. Speeding fines in active construction areas range from $250 to $500. Always slow down and move over for emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews to ensure safety for everyone on the road today.