11/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2026 14:18
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane-closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Thanksgiving Weekend travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activity beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 25, and ending at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30.
The statewide press release will be issued on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
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 Westbound from MM121 to MM120
Wednesday, September 23, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be a right lane closure at night on I-40 in Benton County westbound between MM121 to MM120 to attach ITS Conduit under the bridge.
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-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.
CARROLL COUNTY
SR-124: On November 16, beginning at 8:00 a.m.: SR-124 at the 2.5-mile marker will be closed to through traffic for slope repair.
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 closed Monday, August 31 for a bridge replacement project. A signed detour will be in place.
GIBSON COUNTY
SR-43: The installation of signals on U.S. 45E (SR43, South First Street) at the intersection of Kefauver Drive in Milan will cause lane closures throughout the project.
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-105: Resurfacing from Shiloh Road to Wayne Lloyd Road will cause lane closures throughout the project for paving.
GIBSON COUNTY
SR-43: Resurfacing from Cades Atwood Road to Weakley County Line will cause lane closures throughout the project for paving.
HENRY COUNTY
SR-54: Resurfacing from Old Town Creek to SR-218 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.
LAKE COUNTY
SR-22: Grading, drainage, and paving on SR-22 and Cates Landing Road are causing lane closures throughout the project.
Drivers should stay alert and watch for heavy equipment while traveling through the construction zone.
OBION COUNTY
SR-184: Resurfacing on SR-184 from Church Street to Catron 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.
WEAKLEY COUNTY
US-45E/SR-22: Concrete pavement repair on US-45E/SR22 from SR-431 exit to N Lindell St. exit will cause lane closures throughout the project.
District 48
CHESTER, CROCKETT, DECATUR, HARDEMAN, HARDIN, HAYWOOD, HENDERSON, MADISON, MCNAIRY
CHESTER COUNTY
SR 100 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.
Talley Store Rd. is open for thru traffic. Expect temporary lane closures daily.
CHESTER COUNTY
SR 100 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 will be 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
SR 100 from near SR 18 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
SR 57 from the Fayette County line to Saulsbury Road
The resurfacing on SR 57 from the Fayette County line to Saulsbury 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.
HARDIN COUNTY
Bridge on SR 128 over Pickwick Dam
Wednesday, October 4 through Wednesday, November 11: No scheduled closures.
HARDIN COUNTY
Bridge Repair SR 114 (US641) over Tennessee River
A temporary traffic signal is in place, so motorists should expect delays and be prepared to stop and wait. Please use caution when traveling through the work zone.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
SR180 from SR19 to the Lauderdale County Line
Paving activities on SR180 will result in intermittent lane closures daily.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
I-40 Westbound from MM46 to MM45
Monday, November 2 through Wednesday, November 4, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be a right lane closure at night on I-40 in Haywood County westbound between MM46 to MM45 to attach ITS Conduit under the bridges.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
I-40 Westbound from MM56 to MM53
Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be a right lane closure at night on I-40 in Haywood County westbound between MM56 to MM53 to attach ITS Conduit under the bridges.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
I-40 Westbound from MM56 to MM53
Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be a right lane closure at night on I-40 in Haywood County westbound between MM56 to MM53 to attach ITS Conduit under the bridges.
HENDERSON COUNTY (Non-TDOT work)
SR22 Northbound just north of Bud Crockett Dr. to Lee Ln.
Starting August 8, 2026, the right lane and shoulder is closed for crews to build a entrance to the new TCAT facility.
HENDERSON COUNTY
I-40 (Exit 101) at the SR104 Interchange:
Wednesday, November 4 through Wednesday, November 11, 7PM-6AM: There will be possible 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, November 11 through Wednesday, November 18, 7PM-6AM: There will be possible 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.
MCNAIRY COUNTY
SR5 From US45 (SR15) to New Salem Road
Resurfacing on SR5 from US45 (SR15) to New Salem Road, will cause daily lane closures. Motorists should watch for equipment entering the highway.
District 49
SHELBY, FAYETTE, TIPTON, LAUDERDALE COUNTY
INTERSTATE
FAYETTE COUNTY
I-269 (SR-385) from near SR-86 (U.S. 72) to SR-193 (Macon Road):
Daily: There will be intermittent lane closures for bridge repair and resurfacing operations. At least one lane will remain open in both directions at all times. The speed limit will be reduced from 65 mph to 55 mph throughout the project limits along I-269 (SR-385).
SHELBY COUNTY
I-40 West and Eastbound from Levee Rd. to Hollywood Street
There will be long-term lane closures on East and Westbound I-40 outside lanes for rubblization and paving operations. At least two lanes in the east and westbound directions will remain open at all times.
· Watkins West and Eastbound entrance ramps: The entrance ramps from Watkins to West and Eastbound I-40 will be closed with a posted detour in place.
*This closure will be until December 2026
Nightly 9:00p.m. - 6:00 a.m.:
There will be lane closures for paving and construction 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 and Westbound from I-240 to Chelsea Ave.
Wednesday, November 4 through Friday, November 6, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for Wrong Way Prevention ITS construction activities. One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD
Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for Wrong Way Prevention ITS construction activities. One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-240 Northbound and Southbound from I-40 to I-55
Wednesday, November 4 through Friday, November 6, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for Wrong Way Prevention ITS construction activities. One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD
Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for Wrong Way Prevention ITS construction activities. One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times. Weather Permitting.
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. At least one lane will remain open in both directions at all times.
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 to remain open in both directions at all times.
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
SR- 14/ US-61 (Third Street) Bridges over ICRR and Nonconnah Creek
Shelby County, Tennessee. Interstate 55 Exit Ramp Bridge to State Route 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 will be 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.
Daily: There will be intermittent lane closures on North and Southbound SR-14 one lane will remain open at all times.
Wednesday November 4th through Friday November 20th, 8:00p.m. to 6: 00a.m: There will be intermittent rolling roadblocks on I-55
Wednesday November 4th through Friday November 20th, 8:00p.m. to 6: 00a.m: There will be intermittent lane closures on I-55 and SR-14.
Wednesday November 4th through Wednesday November 18th, 6: 00a.m to 4:00p.m: There will be intermittent flagging of Northbound and Southbound SR-14.
Tuesday November 10th, 9:00a.m to 3:00p.m: The Northbound SR-14 on ramp to Southbound I-55 (Ramp E) will be closed with detours in place for concrete truck access for a sidewalk pour adjacent to this ramp. Wednesday November 11th and Thursday November 12th will serve as backup days.
STATE ROUTES
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 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.
On-going: Access to Summer Trees Drive along SR-1 (Summer Avenue) will be temporarily closed with detours in place.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-3 (Elvis Presley Blvd) from near Winchester Road (L.M. 4.10) to near Gateway Drive (L.M. 4.36):
Monday, November 9th, through Friday, November 13th, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for resurfacing operations. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
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 McMiller Road to Wales Avenue:
There will be intermittent temporary lane closures on north and southbound SR-14 from McMiller Road to Wales Avenue to perform geotechnical work.
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 cause shoulder closures 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 to direct traffic. At least one lane will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-175 (Shelby Drive) from near Elvis Presley Blvd to near Berta Road:
Monday, November 9th through Friday, November 13th from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for resurfacing operations. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-205 (Collierville-Arlington Rd) from Shelton Rd. to the Wolf River Greenway Trail Entrance:
Beginning September 8, 2026: Collierville-Arlington Rd (Old SR-205) Bridges over the Wolf River and Wolf River Overflow will be closed for bridge replacement activities. Detours will be provided. This closure is anticipated to remain in place until Fall 2027.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR- 277 (East Parkway) From near Poplar Ave to near Central Ave:
Monday, November 9th through Thursday, November 12th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures for tree trimming operations. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-385 at US-51: Daily: There will be a right lane closure along Westbound SR-385 near US-51 in Millington for utility work.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-385 from MM 3.0 to MM 3.2 near Riverdale Exit:
Wednesday, November 4, 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM: There will be lane closures headed Eastbound for ITS maintenance on CCTV 110 camera. One lane to remain open at all times.
TIPTON COUNTY
SR-3 at Rialto/Leighs Chapel: There will be lane closures on north and southbound SR 3 at Rialto/Leighs Chapel to perform safety improvements.
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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