TDOT Announces Temporary Closure of State Route 124 in McKenzie
McKENZIE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced that a portion of State Route 124 in McKenzie will be closed to traffic starting Monday, November 16, 2026.
The affected stretch of highway is located just south of Tower Road-McKenzie and north of Timberlake Road. According to TDOT officials, the closure is to allow crews to complete essential roadway work.
The construction project and associated road closure are expected to last approximately three weeks, weather permitting.
Local motorists and commuters are advised to plan ahead, allow for additional travel time, and utilize designated alternate routes throughout the duration of the project.
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