Tenn. Department of Transportation Construction in West Tenn.
August 6- August 13, 2025
From the Aug 12, 2025 e-EditionThere will be possible DAYTIME or NIGHTTIME lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to make repairs or new installs on an as needed basis at various locations throughout the 21 counties.
District 47
BENTON COUNTY
I-40 at Exit 126: The grading, drainage, and paving on I-40 at the US-641 (SR-69) interchange (Exit 126) will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
CARROLL COUNTY
SR-1: The Resurfacing on SR1 (US 70) from near Rutherford Fork Obion River to SR22 includes all directions of Huntingdon Square) will cause temporary nightly and daily lane closures throughout the project for milling and paving.
CARROLL COUNTY
SR22 from near Old McKenzie Rd (SR124) To Henry Co. Line
Wednesday, August 6 through Tuesday, August 12, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR22 for asphalt coring.
CARROLL COUNTY
SR-76 (US-79): The grading, drainage, noise walls, signals and paving on U.S. 79 (S.R. 76) from near S.R. 77 to near Cutlip Lane will cause lane closures throughout the project.
Meadowbrook Lane: On September 16, 2024, Meadowbrook Lane was closed.
Big Buck Road: On June 17, 2025, Big Buck Rd. was opened to traffic.
Wednesday June 18, 2025: Traffic will be shifted to the new alignment from near Cutlip Ln to the Connector Rd leading into Trezevant, speed limit reduced to 35 MPH. Traffic will proceed down new alignment to an All Way Stop and then proceed onto Old US79 (SR76). Weather dependent.
Wednesday July 2, 2025: Dorsey Rd is projected to close for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. Detour route will be delineated by signage.
Wednesday July 23, 2025: Clay Farm Rd is projected to close for utility realignment and road construction, weather permitting. Detour route will be provided along Newsome Rd and will be delineated by signage.
DYER COUNTY
SR-211: The bridge over the North Fork Forked Deer River (just south of Dyersburg) will have outside lane closures for inspection and evaluation beginning August 9, 2024.
DYER COUNTY
SR-78: The Resurfacing on SR78 from near US 51 (SR3) to SR103 will cause temporary nightly and daily lane closures throughout the project for milling and paving.
GIBSON COUNTY
SR-54: On August 5th and 6th, the replacement of a crossdrain will cause a road closure on SR54 at Mile Marker 11.8. Message boards are in place for advance notification and a detour route will be provided.
HENRY COUNTY
SR-218: The Resurfacing on SR218 from SR77 to SR76 will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
HENRY COUNTY
SR54 from Weakley CO Line to near Gate 3 rd
Wednesday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 13, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR54 for asphalt coring.
OBION COUNTY
SR3 from W. Reelfoot Ave. to SR-22
SR184 from Church St. to SR-3
Wednesday, August 11 through Tuesday, August 15, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR22 for asphalt coring.
WEAKLEY COUNTY
SR54 from Cane Creek to SR-22
Wednesday, August 6 through Tuesday, August 12, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR54 for asphalt coring.
WEAKLEY COUNTY
SR22 from SR-431 to Obion Co Line
Wednesday, August 8 through Tuesday, August 14, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR22 for asphalt coring.
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