State of Tennessee

05/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2026 14:28

Upcoming Street Closure Impacting Pedestrian Traffic – Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Please be advised of upcoming work that will affect pedestrian and vehicle traffic near Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

What to expect:

  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave.
  • Dates: Beginning Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Work is expected to continue through June 2026.
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Impact: The road will be closed during these hours, which will affect pedestrian crossings and nearby traffic flow.

Detour information:
Traffic will be routed via 5th Ave., 6th Ave., and Deadrick Street to navigate around the closure and reconnect to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Please follow the posted signage. A map of the closure and detour route is included below for reference.

Please plan additional travel time in this area and use caution when navigating posted detours.

Pending the progress of work, this schedule is subject to change. We will share updates if adjustments are made.

Thank you for your attention and for planning ahead to minimize disruption.

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