TDOT Announces No Road Construction Delays for Memorial Day Travelers

Road construction won’t delay motorists as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on highways and state highways from noon Friday, May 24 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 28.

This will provide maximum road capacity for motorists expected to travel across the state this Memorial Day weekend.

“We want to do our part to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend and keep traffic flowing as smoothly and efficiently as possible,” said Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley.

“We also want to remind drivers that it is legal to move over and slow down for first responders and emergency vehicles, including the TDOT HELP trucks that will be patrolling over the holiday weekend.”

Motorists may still experience lane closures or restrictions when passing through long-term construction projects. Additionally, drivers should be aware that reduced speed limits will be in effect in construction zones. Drivers found guilty of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500, as well as court costs and possibly increased premiums. insurance.

AAA projects a record 926,251 Tennesseans will travel for Memorial Day, including 783,990 who will drive to their destination.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live stream SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also call 511 for information about their trip.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools judiciously and Know before you go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for their destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while driving.