No Delays For 4th Of July Travelers

    Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:28 AM

    By News Staff

    Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4th holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstate and state routes from noon Thursday, July 2nd, through 6:00am Monday, July 6th, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers.

    Motorists will still encounter some long-term lane closures on construction projects. While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers may be on-site in zones, and reduced speed limits in work zones will remain in effect. 

    Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possibly increased insurance premiums.

    Get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras from your desktop or mobile device at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 for statewide travel information.

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