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The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity during the Labor Day travel period.
A press release said the move will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the holiday.
Construction crews will stop lane closures beginning Friday at Noon through Tuesday, September 3 at 6 a.m.
“The labor day holiday is a busy travel time,” TDOT Commissioner Clay Bright said. “We want to ensure that the thousands of travelers using Tennessee’s roadways during this period arrive at their destinations quickly and safely without being impeded by road construction delays.”
While lane closure activity will be halted, workers will still be on site in many construction zones.
Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.
