Sunday Traffic Alert: Heavy Rain and Nightly Construction Closures Across Nashville
Morning Overview: Weather Impacts and Early Commutes
Commuters in the Nashville area should prepare for a slow start this Sunday, February 15, 2026. A significant weather system is expected to move through Middle Tennessee, bringing between 1 and 2 inches of rainfall from early morning into the afternoon. While widespread flooding is not currently forecast, ponding in low-lying areas and slick surfaces on major overpasses and ramps are anticipated. Drivers are advised to reduce speeds and maintain significant following distances, particularly during the heaviest rain bands expected before noon.
Major Interstate Roadworks and Lane Closures
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has several major projects active today that will impact transit after dark. On I-24 in Davidson County, a major resurfacing project begins tonight at 8:00 p.m., affecting eastbound lanes between Mile Markers 56 and 62. Expect multiple lane closures in this stretch until 5:00 a.m. Additionally, in Rutherford County, ramp improvements at Exit 81 on I-24 West will result in single-lane closures starting this evening.
The ongoing I-65 Phase 3 Widening project continues to affect traffic between Rivergate Parkway and US-31W. Nightly construction activities between Mile Markers 95 and 99 will reduce the interstate to a single lane in both directions starting at 8:00 p.m. Cedar Street also remains closed for bridge construction, with marked detours directing local traffic. On I-65 at Fern Avenue, bridge conduit replacement will require multiple southbound lane closures during the overnight hours.
Local Roadway and Artery Updates
Within the city, several arterial roads remain under construction. On Nolensville Pike (SR 11), a continuous closure of Bradford Hills Drive is in effect through April 2026, and motorists should utilize the established detour. Utility relocation and grading work may also cause temporary road closures between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in this area. In the downtown district, the reconstruction of James Robertson Parkway near the Victory Memorial Bridge is continuing as part of the East Bank development, leading to narrowed lanes and shifted traffic patterns near the Cumberland River.
WeGo Public Transit and Event Traffic
WeGo Public Transit is operating on its Winter 2026 Sunday schedule, which includes expanded service hours for Route 3 (West End) and Route 7 (Hillsboro Pike). However, several regional routes are currently under detour. Routes 87, 89, and 94 are experiencing detours near Central 5th Avenue and Union Street due to ongoing infrastructure work. Transit riders should check the latest alerts for specific stop closures near the downtown hub.
Finally, those heading to the Bridgestone Arena for the evening's musical event should expect heavy congestion on Broadway and Rep. John Lewis Way. With the doors opening for the concert at 7:00 p.m., the combination of event traffic and the beginning of nightly interstate work may lead to significant delays in the downtown loop.