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Road Construction will be Suspended for the Independence Day Holiday

All Stories, Government, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the Independence Day holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at midnight on Saturday, July 1 through 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5 to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts record travel in Tennessee this year, …

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More Bonnaroo Travel Information

All Stories, Coffee, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

TDOT HELP units will assist with traffic management during Bonnaroo and aid any motorists who require assistance as well as taking the following steps:

Time for Bonnaroo Traffic in Manchester

All Stories, Coffee, Entertainment, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Peak travel times for Bonnaroo will vary by the day this week. Wednesday is when the bulk of people will be arriving, and traffic is expected to be heavy around 8-9 a.m., 1-5 p.m., and 7-11 p.m. Thursday should also see heavy traffic delays, starting around 8 a.m. and continuing through 3 p.m. before possibly …

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Bridge in Bedford County Named After Former County Mayor

All Stories, Bedford, Government, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

A bridge over the Duck River on Simms Road, west of Shelbyville, has been named for the late county mayor, county commissioner, and educator Jimmy Woodson. An unveiling and dedication ceremony was held Wednesday, May 31. Woodson, who died in 2021, served two terms as county mayor, from 1998 through 2006. (The name of the …

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Motorists will not be delayed because of Construction this Weekend

All Stories, Government, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Road Construction will not delay motorists as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 26, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel …

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Tennessee Ranked 11th in Travel Spending

All Stories, Business, Government, Lifestyles, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

This National Travel and Tourism Week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell, and Sevier County tourism leaders announced new milestones Tuesday in Pigeon Forge, including a record $27.5 billion in travel spending in 2022, according to preliminary data from U.S. Travel and Tourism Economics. Among the top 25 states, Tennessee has …

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State wants to Hear from You about Traffic Safety

All Stories, Education, Government, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Anyone looking to have a voice when it comes to traffic safety in Tennessee can fill out a short survey from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. The office said officials are looking at all their traffic safety efforts and how effective they are. Anyone looking to complete the survey has until Sunday, April 30, to …

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Road Closure in Normandy

All Stories, Bedford, Coffee, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Area travelers need to be aware of a road closure from April 18- May 18, 2023. Ralph Broadrick Road in Normandy, TN, will be closed due to bridge replacement. Please find another route for your destination.

TDOT will Halt Interstate Construction for Easter Holiday

All Stories, Government, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 10 at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists expected …

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Road Closure begins April 10 in Franklin County

All Stories, Franklin, Government, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

We have a road closure for drivers that use Roarks Cove Rd, near the top of Sewanee Mountain between Running Knob Hollow Rd and the Perimeter Trail in Franklin County. Franklin County Highway Department Superintendent Luke McCurry says work will begin on April 10. He says Geostabilization International will be contracted to perform slope stabilization …

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Road Construction will be Suspended for the Independence Day Holiday

More Bonnaroo Travel Information

Time for Bonnaroo Traffic in Manchester

Bridge in Bedford County Named After Former County Mayor

Motorists will not be delayed because of Construction this Weekend

Tennessee Ranked 11th in Travel Spending

State wants to Hear from You about Traffic Safety

Road Closure in Normandy

TDOT will Halt Interstate Construction for Easter Holiday

Road Closure begins April 10 in Franklin County

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