I-65 over Trinity Lane Bridge Repair Project Continues this Weekend in Davidson County

Thursday, July 14, 2016 | 09:14am

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will continue work this weekend on a project to repair the Interstate 65 bridges that cross over Trinity Lane, north of downtown Nashville. This weekend’s lane closures are as follows. 

  • Friday, July 15, 8:00 p.m. – Monday, June 18, 6:00 a.m. - I-65 southbound will be reduced to two lanes at Trinity Lane (MM 87) for bridge deck repair.

Motorists should expect delays on I-65 South and I-24 East, north of downtown Nashville. Dynamic Message Signs will have alternate route information displayed in the affected areas. 

The repairs are part of a $4.3 million resurfacing project from the I-65 Trinity Lane bridge to the Cumberland River bridge and Spring Street bridge on I-65/I-24 in the downtown loop. The weekend closures are necessary for the bridge work due to the amount of concrete that must be removed and replaced.

There will be a necessary curing time for the new concrete to harden before the lanes are opened to traffic. During this time, there is a possibility that no workers will be present, but the lanes will still be closed. As soon as the concrete reaches the appropriate strength, the lanes will be opened to traffic.

The resurfacing portion of the project is scheduled to begin this Sunday, July 17, and will be continue most weeknights from 8:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m., weather permitting. The resurfacing work will be done in both directions at various locations between I-24 at MM 47 (Spring Street bridge), I-65 at MM 86 (Cumberland River bridge), to Trinity Lane (MM 87).

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel. 

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination.  Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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