I-65 Northbound Traffic Shift Thursday Night in Nashville
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TDOT will shift I-65 northbound traffic onto newly constructed inside lanes from mile marker 96 to 99 starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, with the operation expected to take two nights. Following the shift, nightly lane closures will continue for barrier rail adjustment, signage installation, and striping operations as part of the Phase 3 Widening & Improvements project in Davidson and Sumner Counties. Drivers are urged to use caution and allow extra time through the work zone, which is part of construction that began in March 2025 and is estimated for completion in November 2027.
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TDOT will implement a two-night traffic shift on I-65 northbound in Davidson and Sumner Counties starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Contractors will move traffic onto newly constructed inside lanes between mile markers 96 and 99, followed by ongoing nightly lane closures for barrier rail adjustments, signage, and striping.
Motorists traveling through this work zone should expect delays, allow additional travel time, slow down, and move over when encountering emergency or maintenance vehicles. The Move Over Law carries penalties of up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of $500 for violations.
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Traffic Shift Scheduled for I-65 Widening Project
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 07:34am Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will implement a traffic shift associated with the Interstate 65 Phase 3 Widening & Improvements Project in Davidson and Sumner Counties.
Starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, contractors will begin shifting traffic onto the newly constructed inside lanes on I-65 northbound from mile marker 96 to 99. This shift is expected to take two nights. Following the shift, nightly lane closures will continue in order to adjust barrier rail for emergency pull-off locations, install additional signage, and perform striping operations. Motorists are urged to use caution as they navigate the shift.
This work is part of TDOT’s I-65 Phase 3 Widening & Improvements project, which began construction in March 2025. In addition to adding a travel lane in each direction, this work includes the replacement of bridges over US-31W, Long Hollow Pike, East Cedar Street, and Mansker Creek, as well as other improvements. Construction on this project is estimated to be completed in November 2027.
All work is weather-dependent. As always, drivers are reminded to allow additional time, slow down, and move over when traveling through a work zone. The Move Over Law was passed in 2006. The penalty for violating the law in Tennessee includes the possibility of up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of $500.
Motorists can report potholes to TDOT by calling the TDOTFIX Hotline at 833-TDOTFIX or using this online form: TDOT Maintenance Request. The TDOT SmartWay Map (https://smartway.tn.gov) provides the latest traffic updates on construction activity. Travelers can also call 511 for travel information.
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