NASHVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced that it will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, August 30 and will not resume until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the busy holiday weekend.
“The Labor Day holiday is a busy travel time,” said TDOT Commissioner Clay Bright. “We want to ensure that the thousands of travelers using Tennessee’s roadways during this period arrive at their destinations quickly and safely without being impeded by road construction delays.”
While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will still be on site in many construction zones, and drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits. Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possible insurance premium increases.
The new “Hands Free Tennessee” law, which requires drivers to put down their phones and focus on the road, includes a $200 fine if the violation occurs in a work zone where workers are present.
The latest construction activity and live streaming of SmartWay traffic cameras can be accessed online. Travelers can also call 511 for travel information or follow TDOT on Twitter for statewide travel updates.