Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this holiday. TDOT will halt all construction-related lane closures beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 22, through 6:30 a.m. on Monday, November 27.
While all lane closure activity will be stopped, workers may be on-site in some construction zones. Long-term lane closures will also remain in place on some construction projects for motorists’ safety. Motorists are reminded to drive safely and obey the posted speeds, especially in work zones. Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500, plus court fees and possibly increased insurance premiums.
AAA predicts in Tennessee, 1.2 million will take a road trip; an increase of 28,000 people from last year’s holiday. With higher traffic volumes comes greater potential for crashes. Traffic fatalities are up 1.2% from this time last year.