Railroad Crossing Replacements to Close Portions of SR 45/Old Hickory Boulevard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be closing portions of State Route 45/Old Hickory Boulevard in the Old Hickory/Hermitage areas during multiple weekends so crews can replace and repave railroad crossings. Detours will be in place.

The first closure was completed in May at the Lakewood community. The second replacement will begin this weekend, Friday, July 28 at 8 p.m. and last until Monday, July 31 at 5 a.m. at the railroad crossing between Cleveland Hall Blvd and Center Street.

Trucks can navigate around the closure via Gallatin Pike, Briley Parkway, and Lebanon Pike. Local traffic can utilize local side streets.

This is the second of three railroad crossing locations that need to be replaced. The third and final location will be in Hermitage (between Old Lebanon Dirt Road and Andrew Jackson Parkway). No date has been set yet.

Motorists are advised to plan for extra travel time and slow down while in a work zone.

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 phone for travel information.

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