TDOT Suspends All Construction-Related Lane Closures

TDOTThe Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning Friday at 12 noon through next Tuesday morning, May 31st. This is expected to provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists who will be traveling in the state during this Memorial Day weekend.
TDOT Commissioner John Schroer said nearly 700,000 drivers are expected to travel on Tennessee roads this weekend. He said the suspension of lane closures should reduce congestion and delays on the major highways.