Nighttime Closures on I-65 and Major Bridge Repairs Impact Mid-State Commuters

Morning Commute Overview

Nashville commuters can expect a relatively steady start to Wednesday, March 4, 2026, though a potent cold front moving through the Mid-State brings a risk of heavy rain and gusty winds. While primary interstate speeds remain stable for the morning rush, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and local authorities are advising extra caution on Interstate 40 and Interstate 65 due to potential slick spots from overnight showers.

Major Interstate Alert: I-65 and US-31W Nighttime Closures

The most significant impact to regional travel today involves scheduled nighttime construction in Sumner County. Starting tonight at 8 p.m., TDOT crews will begin a bridge deck pour for the new I-65 bridge over US-31W. This work will require the complete closure of US-31W (State Route 41) in both directions and a detour for southbound Interstate 65 traffic. Motorists traveling south on I-65 will be diverted at the US-31W Exit 98 ramp and routed back onto the interstate using the entrance ramp. These closures are scheduled to conclude by 5 a.m. tomorrow morning. Drivers are urged to allow extra time if traveling through this corridor late this evening.

City Bridge and Surface Street Updates

Within Nashville, several ongoing infrastructure projects continue to affect local traffic patterns:

• John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge: Intermittent partial closures are in effect today as part of a 90-day repair project. While the north sidewalk remains open for pedestrians, cyclists must dismount and walk through the work zones.
• Woodland Street Bridge: Phase 2 of the repair project is underway. Commuters should expect narrowed lanes and occasional flaggers directing traffic near the downtown approaches.
• Nolensville Pike (US-31A): Bradford Hills Drive remains closed at Nolensville Pike. This continuous closure is expected to last through April 2026 to facilitate major intersection improvements.

WeGo Public Transit Detours

Public transit riders should prepare for several ongoing detours affecting routes in and out of the downtown Central transit hub. Due to construction-related closures on Rosa L. Parks Blvd and MLK Blvd, the following routes are currently operating on modified paths:

• Route 3 (West End) and Route 7 (Hillsboro): Detours are in effect for outbound trips via John Lewis Way and James Robertson Parkway.
• Route 50 (Charlotte Pike) and Route 17 (12th Avenue South): These routes are experiencing stops being bypassed between Central and 11th Avenue.
• Routes 8, 84, and 88: Various stops near the state capitol are currently unserved due to long-term rerouting.

Evening Traffic Advisory

Finally, a public hearing for the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project will take place tonight from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Coleman Park Community Center on Thompson Lane. Increased local traffic and limited parking are expected in the vicinity of Thompson Lane during the evening commute hours.