Construction-related closures suspended for nearly 3 million holiday travelers in TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced the suspension of construction-related closures during the holiday travel period.

TDOT says road construction won’t delay travelers for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

All lane closure activity on interstates and state highways will be halted as higher traffic volumes are expected statewide.

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“No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026,” TDOT said.

The state estimates that 2.8 million Tennesseans will be traveling throughout the holidays.

“Safety is our top priority, and with so many people expected to travel Tennessee roadways during the holidays, we want to keep traffic moving and get everyone to their destinations,” said TDOT Commissioner Will Reid, P.E. ““As always, please wear your seatbelt, reduce your speed, avoid distractions, and move over for emergency vehicles as our HELP Truck drivers will be on patrol.”

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