If your route takes you through Tennessee over Labor Day weekend, here’s welcome news from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. In keeping with custom, TDOT will pause all lane closures on interstates and state highways. That pause begins at noon on Friday, August 29, and lifts at 6:00 am on Tuesday, September 2. According to TDOT’s press release, “This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the Labor Day holiday.”
Commissioner Will Reid underscores how important this is.
“The Labor Day holiday is always a busy travel time,” said TDOT Commissioner Will Reid. “We want to ensure that the thousands of travelers using Tennessee’s roadways during this period arrive at their destinations quickly and safely without being impeded by road construction delays. We also want to ensure the safety of our HELP Truck drivers who will be working. Please pay attention, move over, and slow down for all first responders. It’s the law!”
While crews will halt lane closures, construction workers may still be present in many work zones, so staying alert remains critical. TDOT reminds drivers that posted speed limits still apply. Those caught speeding in active work zones face fines ranging from $250 to $500, additional court fees, and potentially higher insurance premiums.
Source: The Trucker
