State of Tennessee

08/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2026 11:30

West Tennessee Construction August 26- September 2, 2026

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane-closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day Weekend travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, September 4, and ending at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

There may be DAYTIME or NIGHTTIME lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to make repairs or perform new installations on an as-needed basis throughout the 21 counties.

District 47
BENTON, CARROLL, HENRY, GIBSON, OBION, WEAKLEY, DYER COUNTY

VARIOUS ROUTES: Pavement markings will be repainted across the Region (West Tennessee). This will result in a slow-moving work zone on interstate and state routes in Shelby, Fayette, Haywood, Madison, Henderson, and Dyer counties.

VARIOUS ROUTES: Pavement testing will cause temporary lane closures in District 47.

BENTON COUNTY

I-40 at Exit 126: The grading, drainage, and paving on I-40 at the US-641 (SR-69) interchange (Exit 126) will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.

BENTON COUNTY

SR-1 (US 70): Grading, drainage, and paving on SR-1 (US 70) from the Camden Bypass to the Tennessee River will result in temporary lane closures throughout the project. The following roads are closed for construction. Traffic to utilize Cutt-Off Rd to access US-70 (SR-1): Missionary Grove Church Rd from US 70 (SR-1) to Old Hwy 70 and Old Hwy 70 from Missionary Grove Church Rd to US 70 (SR-1).

CARROLL COUNTY

SR-22 & SR-364: Resurfacing on SR-22 from near SR77 to SR77 and on SR364 from SR22 to SR77 will cause lane closures throughout the project for paving and bridge repairs.

CARROLL COUNTY

SR-76 (US-79): The grading, drainage, noise walls, signals, and paving on U.S. 79 (S.R. 76) from near S.R. 77 to near Cutlip Lane will cause lane closures throughout the project.

Meadowbrook Lane is closed.

Cutlip Lane: Traffic was shifted to the new alignment from near Cutlip Ln. to the Connector Rd. leading into Trezevant, speed limit reduced to 35 MPH. Traffic will proceed down the new alignment to an All-Way Stop, then onto Old US79 (SR76).

Dorsey Rd is closed for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. The detour route is posted.

Clay Farm Rd is closed for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. The detour route along Newsome Rd. is posted.

Power Station Rd: Is closed for road construction, and traffic is detoured along US-70A/SR105 Main Street.

SR-105: Traffic is shifted to the new realignment close to Power Station Road.

DYER COUNTY

US-51 (SR-3): Resurfacing on US-51 (SR-3) from near SR-181 to SR-78 will result in lane closures throughout the project for paving.

DYER COUNTY

SR-211: The Construction of a multimodal path along S.R. 211 from Samaria Bend Road to Horner Road will cause lane closures throughout the project.

DYER COUNTY

SR-211: The SR-211 bridge will be closed Monday, August 31 for a bridge replacement project. A signed detour will be in place.

DYER COUNTY

US-412 and US-51 INTERCHANGE: The full-depth repair of the concrete ramp from SR-211 North/St. Johns Ave to US-412E (SR20), will cause the ramp to be temporarily closed.
A signed detour will be provided.

DYER COUNTY

US-412 and I-155 INTERCHANGE: The full-depth repair of the concrete ramp from US-412E (SR20) to I-155, will cause the ramp to be closed the week of August 31.
A signed detour will be provided.

GIBSON COUNTY

SR-5: The miscellaneous safety improvements on U.S.45(SR-5) at the intersection of Broad Street in Dyer will cause lane closures throughout the project.

GIBSON COUNTY

SR-43: The repair of pipes by the City of Milan on US-45E (SR-43/N. 1st Street) from the intersection of US-79 (SR-76) to W. Woodrow Street will result in daily lane closures; one lane in each direction will be maintained.

GIBSON COUNTY

SR-105: Resurfacing from Shiloh Road to Wayne Lloyd Road will cause lane closures throughout the project for paving.

OBION COUNTY

SR-5: Resurfacing on US-45W (SR-5) from the Gibson County Line to Polk Station Road will require lane closures throughout the project for paving.

OBION COUNTY

SR-43: Resurfacing on US-45E (SR-43) from the Weakley County Line to the Kentucky State Line will cause lane closures throughout the project for paving.

HENRY COUNTY

SR-218: Resurfacing from SR-77 to SR-76 will cause lane closures throughout the project for paving.

HENRY COUNTY

SR-54: Grading, drainage, bridge construction, and paving on SR-54 from near Howard Road to the Kentucky State line are causing lane closures throughout the project.
Drivers should stay alert and watch for heavy equipment while traveling through the construction zone.

WEAKLEY COUNTY

SR-54: Resurfacing from Cain Creek to SR-22 will cause lane closures throughout the project for paving.

District 48

CHESTER, CROCKETT, DECATUR, HARDEMAN, HARDIN, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, MADISON, MCNAIRY

CHESTER COUNTY

SR100 between E. Main St. and Baker Rd.

Crews are replacing 2 bridges on SR100 between E. Main St. and Baker Rd. Construction of the bridges is complete. There may be intermittent lane closures to finish overall construction.

CHESTER COUNTY

Talley Store Rd. (County Road) is closed between Terry Ln. To past Talley Rd.

On March 23rd at 7:00 a.m.: Talley Store Rd. closed for a bridge replacement.

CHESTER COUNTY

SR100 Intersection at SR-225

The construction of turn lanes at the intersection of SR100 and SR225 will result in temporary lane closures and flagging operations.

CROCKETT COUNTY

SR88 in Bells, TN, in relation to relocating SR76 around Pictsweet

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the following roads closed in Bells, TN

· Central Ave. (SR88) from High St. To Christian Ave Ext.

· Central Ave. (SR88), west of the CSX Railroad

· Weddle St., south of Mitchell Ave.

· Hicks St., from High St. to south of existing Central Ave. (SR88)

A posted detour will be in place for SR88.

HARDEMAN COUNTY

SR100 from near SR18 to near Firetower Road

The resurfacing on SR100 from near SR18 to near Firetower Road will cause temporary lane closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times. Motorists should watch for the crew and equipment in the roadway.

HARDEMAN COUNTY

SR138 between SR100 and the Madison County line

Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: SR138 in Hardeman County will have temporary intermittent full closures between SR100 and the Madison County line for cross-drain replacements. A detour will be posted, and message boards will provide adequate warning of the closures.

HARDEMAN COUNTY

SR125 between SR18 and the Chester County line

Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: SR125 in Hardeman County will have temporary intermittent full closures between SR18 and the Chester County line for cross drain replacements. A detour will be posted, and message boards will provide adequate warning of the closures.

HARDIN COUNTY

Bridge on SR 128 over Pickwick Dam

Wednesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 2: No scheduled closures.

HARDIN COUNTY

SR 203 from Burnt Church Road to near Lonesome Pine Road

Resurfacing on SR203, from Burnt Church Rd. to Lonesome Pine Rd., will cause temporary lane closures. Motorists should watch for equipment entering the highway.

HARDIN COUNTY

S.R.69 from S.R. 15 to Sycamore Drive: Resurfacing work will cause daily lane closures.

HARDIN COUNTY

S.R. 142 from the McNairy County Line to S.R.57: Resurfacing work will cause daily lane closures.

HAYWOOD COUNTY

SR180 Near Jeffries Rd. To Raymond Akin Rd. Closed to through traffic

SR180 is closed to through traffic for bridge construction.

HAYWOOD COUNTY

SR19 from near Edward Grove Road to Jim Binford Lane

Coring operations on SR19, from Edward Grove Rd. To Jim Binford Ln. will cause temporary lane closures with flagging operations from September 2-9.

HAYWOOD COUNTY

I-40 Westbound from MM 56 to MM 52.5

Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nightly lane closures on I-40 in Haywood County westbound between MM 56 and MM 52.5 to attach the ITS Conduit under the bridges.

HENDERSON COUNTY

I-40 (Exit 101) at the SR104 Interchange:

Wednesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 2, 7PM-6AM: There will be nightly lane closures on I-40 east and west bound between MM100-102, including possible ramp closures at Exit 101 for ramp improvements, including grading, drainage, lighting, and paving.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 7PM-6AM: There will be nightly lane closures on I-40 east and west bound between MM100-102, including possible ramp closures at Exit 101 for ramp improvements, including grading, drainage, lighting, and paving.

Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9, 7PM-6AM: There will be nightly lane closures on I-40 east and west bound between MM100-102, including possible ramp closures at Exit 101 for ramp improvements, including grading, drainage, lighting, and paving.

HENDERSON COUNTY

I-40 West bound from MM 112- MM 110.00

Wednesday, August 26, 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.: There will be a temporary lane closure westbound from MM 112- MM 110.00 on I-40 in Henderson County for bridge deck repair.

MCNAIRY COUNTY

SR142 From US45 (SR5) to near Albert Robinson Road: Resurfacing will cause temporary lane closures. Motorists should watch for equipment entering the highway.

MCNAIRY AND CHESTER COUNTY

SR 224 from US64 to SR22A in Chester County

Resurfacing with cold in-place recycling (thin mix overlay) on SR224 from US 64 (SR15) in McNairy County to SR22A in Chester County, including bridge repair work, will cause daily lane closures.

MCNAIRY COUNTY

SR 5 (US 45) from SR57 to US64: Resurfacing with cold in-place recycling on US45 (SR5) from SR57 to US 64 (SR15), including concrete repair on the bridge over Roland Creek will cause daily lane closures.

District 49
SHELBY, FAYETTE, TIPTON, LAUDERDALE COUNTY

INTERSTATE

SHELBY COUNTY

I-40 Eastbound from Levee Rd. to Hollywood Street

There will be long-term lane closures on East and Westbound I-40 inside lanes for rubblization and paving operations. At least two lanes in the east and westbound direction will remain open at all times.

· Hollywood St. Eastbound and Westbound entrance ramps:
EB ramp opened 8-27-26
WB ramp is estimated to open 8-28-26

Nightly, 9:00p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for paving operations. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times.

WEATHER PERMITTING.

SHELBY COUNTY

I-40 from near Sycamore View Road to Fletcher Creek

Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.:

· There will be intermittent nightly lane closures on East and Westbound I-40 for paving operations. One lane will remain open in both directions at all times.

SHELBY COUNTY

I-40 Eastbound Bridge over Chester Street

Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on east and westbound I-40 from MM 26.0 to MM 26.4 to perform bridge repairs. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

Chester Street at I-40:

Beginning Monday, May 18th: North and Southbound Chester Street will be closed from Larry Anderson Lane to Scarlet Ridge Drive to perform bridge repairs on the I-40 bridges at L.M. 29.8. Chester Street will remain closed for the duration of the project.

SHELBY COUNTY

SR- 14/ US-61 (Third Street) Bridges over ICRR and Nonconnah Creek
Shelby County, Tennessee. Interstate 55 Exit Ramp Bridge to SR 14 (South 3rd Street) Bridge over Interstate 55

The following ramps on US-61 S Third St (SR14) at I-55 will continue to remain closed with detours in place:

· Northbound S.R. 14 to northbound I-55.

· Southbound S.R. 14 to southbound I-55.

· Southbound I-55 to southbound SR-14

· Northbound I-55 to northbound/southbound SR-14

Beginning Wednesday, September 3, 2025, northbound SR-14 traffic was reduced to one lane from the approach to the bridge over Nonconnah Creek to just beyond the northbound SR-14 to northbound I-55 loop ramp. Drivers can expect intermittent flagging on SR14.

Monday, August 10th to Friday, August 28th, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on northbound and southbound I-55 and northbound and southbound SR-14.

SHELBY COUNTY

I-55 from near Mill Branch to I-240: Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures for bridge repair and paving operations. One lane to remain open in both directions at all times.

SHELBY COUNTY

I-240 from I-40 to I-55: Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures for resurfacing operations. One lane to remain open in both directions at all times.

SHELBY COUNTY

I-240 from near Elvis Presley Blvd to near S Perkins Rd: Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures for resurfacing operations. One lane to remain open in both directions at all times.

I-240 East from SR-4 (Lamar Ave.) and Getwell Rd.:

Friday, August 28th, 8:00p.m. through Monday, August 31st 6:00 a.m.: There will be lane closures along I-240 East for bridge repair activities on the Black Bayou Bridge. At least one lane will remain open at all times. Exit 20A-B (Getwell Road) from I-240 East will be also be closed. WEATHER PERMITTING.
*September 11th through the 14th will serve as backup dates.

SHELBY COUNTY

I-240 from near S. Perkins to near Park Avenue:

Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures for resurfacing operations. One lane will remain open in both directions at all times.

Friday, August 28th, 8:00p.m. to Monday, August 31st, 6:00 a.m.:

SR385 Westbound to I-240 East towards Nashville will be closed for concrete pavement repairs. Detour(s) will be posted.

FAYETTE COUNTY

I-269 (SR-385) from near SR-86 (U.S. 72) to SR-193 (Macon Road):

Nightly, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures for resurfacing operations. At least one lane will remain open in both directions at all times.

STATE ROUTES

FAYETTE COUNTY

SR-15 (U.S. 64) from near Tomlin Road to near Woodbridge Road:

Daily: There will be temporary lane closures on east and westbound SR-15 from near Tomlin Road to near Woodbridge Road to perform resurfacing work. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

SHELBY COUNTY

SR-1 (N. Parkway) from near Danny Thomas St. to Tillman St.:

Nightly from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for resurfacing operations. At least one lane in each direction is to remain open at all times.

SHELBY COUNTY

SR-1 (U.S. 70, Summer Ave.) from near I-40 to North of Sycamore View Rd.:

Daily: There will be temporary lane closures along Westbound and Eastbound SR-1 for roadway widening activities. Eastbound SR-1 will be reduced from two lanes to one lane beginning at the I-40 Frontage Rd. and ending East of Sycamore View Rd. Westbound SR-1 will be reduced from two lanes to one lane beginning near Munson Rd. and ending at the I-40 Frontage Road. Trucks will be entering and exiting the work zone along SR-1. Flaggers will be present for directing traffic as necessary. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

Beginning Wednesday, February 18th: Access to Summer Trees Drive along SR-1 (Summer Avenue) will be temporarily closed with detours in place.

SHELBY COUNTY

SR-3 (US51 Thomas St.) from Near Wolf River and Levee Road to Stage Road

Daily.: There will be a long-term lane closure; northbound and southbound traffic will be reduced to 1 lane in each direction, with a traffic shift in place to begin bridge replacement. At least one lane in each direction to remain open at all times.

SHELBY COUNTY

SR-4 from South of Shelby Drive to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange: The following routes will be affected due to roadway widening activities along SR-4.

Affected Routes:

· Lamar Avenue (SR-4): Speed limit reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph from South of Shelby Drive to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange.

· Shelby Drive (SR-175): Speed limit reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph at the intersection with Lamar Avenue (SR-4).

· Pleasant Run Road: Closed to thru traffic from Pleasant Hill Road. Pleasant Run Road is closed from Lamar Avenue (SR-4).

SHELBY COUNTY

SR-14 from Kerrville Rosemark Road to the Tipton County Line:

The widening on SR-14 (Austin Peay Hwy) from Kerrville-Rosemark to the Tipton County Line will result in shoulder and temporary lane closures in both directions. There will be intermittent lane closures daily on eastbound and westbound SR 14 to perform grading, drainage, and paving work. Tracy Rd., Idaville Rd., Mulberry Rd., and Gragg Rd. will be closed, and a detour put in place.

SHELBY COUNTY

SR-57 (E. Poplar Avenue) from Fletcher Road to I-269 (SR-385):

Daily: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along East and Westbound SR-57 for roadway widening activities. Flaggers will be present for directing traffic. At least one lane will remain open at all times.

TIPTON COUNTY

SR-3 from North Myron Creek to South of Old Hwy 51:

Beginning August 11, 2026: The southbound outside and northbound inside lanes will be closed to begin turn lane construction for the Tipton County Landfill.

SHELBY COUNTY

LOOK AHEAD

S Collierville Arlington Rd. (Old SR 205) from Shelton Dr. To Raleigh Lagrange Rd.:

Beginning September 8th: The bridge over the Wolf River on S Collierville Arlington Road in Collierville will be closed from Shelton Dr. To Raleigh Lagrange Road with a detour in place for bridge reconstruction.

TIPTON COUNTY

SR-179 from SR-54 to SR-14: There will be temporary lane closures on east and westbound SR 179 from SR 54 to SR 14 DAILY to perform resurfacing work.

NON-TDOT WORK

SHELBY COUNTY

SR-3 (US51 Elvis Presley Blvd.) from Craft Rd. to Winchester Rd.: There will be long-term lane closures on north and southbound SR 3 (US51) to perform reconstruction improvements.

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