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Murfreesboro Magazine hosts signature “The Art of Travel” event

In partnership with First Bank and Corporate Flight Management, Murfreesboro Magazine is pleased to announce “The Art of Travel,” an event celebrating the travel art of local photographers. This fresh event held Thursday, May 17 from 5-7 pm, will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres and beverages in First Bank's serene courtyard setting.

During the event guests will enjoy a sidewalk art show featuring travel photography from the private collections of community members. Don’t miss the competition between local students’ art work from area schools including Oakland High School, Smyrna High School, and Eagleville High School. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the participating schools’ art programs.

One guest will be the lucky winner of a grand prize drawing to fly in style and comfort in a 2010 Embracer Phenom 100 to Destin, Florida and treated to an overnight stay at a four-star resort.

Only advanced ticket purchasers are eligible for this exciting opportunity. Smyrna-based Corporate Flight Management will announce the winner on the night of the event.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at murfreesboromag.com and First Bank at 615 Memorial Blvd.

Dr. George Lien will be one of our community members showcasing personal travel photography at the event and can be reached for interviews at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About Murfreesboro Magazine: For over 12 years, Murfreesboro Magazine has been providing area residents with useful and entertaining information about the best the area has to offer. Our brand includes our beautiful full glossy magazine, a website to keep up with what is going on in Murfreesboro, and events that get you together with Murfreesboro's best.

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Murfreesboro Magazine hosts signature “The Art of Travel” event

In partnership with First Bank and Corporate Flight Management, Murfreesboro Magazine is pleased to announce “The Art of Travel,” an event celebrating the travel art of local photographers. This fresh event held Thursday, May 17 from 5-7 pm, will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres and beverages in First Bank's serene courtyard setting.

During the event guests will enjoy a sidewalk art show featuring travel photography from the private collections of community members. Don’t miss the competition between local students’ art work from area schools including Oakland High School, Smyrna High School, and Eagleville High School. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the participating schools’ art programs.

One guest will be the lucky winner of a grand prize drawing to fly in style and comfort in a 2010 Embracer Phenom 100 to Destin, Florida and treated to an overnight stay at a four-star resort.

Only advanced ticket purchasers are eligible for this exciting opportunity. Smyrna-based Corporate Flight Management will announce the winner on the night of the event.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at murfreesboromag.com and First Bank at 615 Memorial Blvd.

Dr. George Lien will be one of our community members showcasing personal travel photography at the event and can be reached for interviews at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Morgan, Jones to get first shot at Jaguars

Morgan, Jones to get first shot at Jaguars

By CRAIG PETERS, Titans Online

Depth on the defensive line allows coaches to keep guys fresh through rotational play and allows for situational substitutions.

Tennessee played without Derrick Morgan and Jason Jones when it opened the season at Jacksonville. Both men are expected to play Saturday when the Titans (7-7) host the Jaguars (4-10) at LP Field.

It will be the first time that Morgan, a 2010 first-round draft pick, has played Jacksonville in his pro career. He missed both meetings last year after tearing his ACL and missed the opener with a setback from that injury.

Morgan and Jones said it was tough to watch the last meeting, a 16-14 win by Jacksonville, and they look forward to reversing the outcome this week.

“It was tough watching my teammates in battle,” Jones said. “I couldn’t go out there and help them out. It made it worse because we lost, too. You felt like you could have gone out there and helped them win the game.”

The defensive plan is to get to NFL leading rusher Maurice Jones-Drew (1,334 yards) early during a play, take away the run options and force rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert to beat the Titans.

“He runs hard,” Morgan said of Jones-Drew. “He’s like a little bowling ball, so you’ve got to get your technique. I’ve never played against him, but looking on tape, he runs hard. We’ve played a lot of good running backs this year, but it seems like he’s the one you’ve got to respect the most. It’s going to be a team effort of stopping the run in this game, so whatever I can do to help, I’m glad I can.”

Gabbert is 178-of-352 passing (50.6 percent) for 1,924 yards. He’s thrown 11 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and been sacked 36 times in 13 games.

Jones said he enjoys getting into a rotation that keeps the defensive linemen fresher for tackling runners and pressuring quarterbacks.

Titans defensive coordinator Jerry Gray said he’s glad to have Morgan and Jones in the mix for Saturday.

“You want to get your good football players out there,” Gray said. “It’s not going to be one of those games that’s going to be glorified (with) sacks and all that. It’s going to be won in the trenches:  offensive and defensive lines. We have to pick our stuff up as a defensive line and say we can’t let them push us all over the field and let Maurice run in the secondary.”

Jacksonville rushed 47 times in the first meeting and possessed the football nearly 40 of the game’s 60 minutes. The Jaguars were able to position themselves in third-and-short yardage frequently and convert those situations.

Tennessee knows it must reduce third-and-short situations if it wants to win and keep alive its hopes of securing the final Wild Card berth in the AFC playoffs.

“We’re pretty healthy there at the d-line,” Titans coach Mike Munchak said. “We’re going to have to be. There’s no secret what they’re going to do in this game. We’ve just got to try and stop it. The fact that we’ve played them before, most of these guys have a feel for it. When you hit (Jones-Drew), it’s going to take a small army to put him down. He’s leading the league for a reason. That’s why we’re out here in pads (Wednesday). We’ve got to get used to what we’re going to see Saturday.”

MUNCHAK: JOHNSON ‘CAREFUL’: Titans running back Chris Johnson practiced Thursday and is expected to start Saturday. Johnson hurt his ankle near the end of last week’s game and missed practice Tuesday.

“I think he’ll be fine. I think he was being careful,” Munchak said. “There’s no doubt, but I don’t think he was restricted in what he could do. I think it’s more of just confidence, running again and not thinking about it. He did a lot more (Thursday) than he did (Wednesday). We would assume he’s ready to go play on Saturday.

Johnson has 930 yards rushing this season and is 70 away from becoming the third player in Titans/Oilers history to rush for 1,000 yards or more in four consecutive seasons.

Munchak said the injury, combined with Javon Ringer (hand) being placed on injured reserve, could create more opportunities for rookie running back Jamie Harper or fullback Ahmard Hall.

“We’ve got a lot of confidence in how (Harper) played in the preseason,” Munchak said. “He’s been dressed (to play) for a while now, so he’s getting more comfortable.”

OTHER UPDATES: Defensive end William Hayes (groin) is “a lot better than he was last week,” Munchak said. Linebacker Gerald McRath (ankle and knee) is improving through work with the team’s training staff but did not practice Thursday and will be questionable.

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State roads: Over 100 million reads. And counting!

State roads: Over 100 million reads. And counting!

TDOT's Twitter Accounts Continue to Reach Tennessee Travelers

Two years after the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) began using the social networking service Twitter to share valuable travel information, the department's Twitter account postings have been read more than 100 million times.

"Social media is a great way for TDOT to stay connected with the motoring public," said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. "We are pleased that our Twitter accounts are being used so frequently as a resource for information about our interstates and state roads."

In November 2011 alone, TDOT Twitter postings were read nearly 7.7 million times. For the year, postings reached 60.8 million readers.

There are currently 21 TDOT Twitter accounts, providing up-to-date information on various interstates in each of Tennessee's urban areas, the 511 motorist information line, and large construction projects. For the complete list, visit www.tn.gov/tdot/mediaroom/info.htm.

For up-to-date travel information, motorists can call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone or visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway. Smart phone users can use the TDOT SmartWay Mobile website at http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/ to access TDOT's SmartWay cameras, incident information and messages displayed on overhead Dynamic Message Signs. Travelers can also get instant traffic alerts by following TDOT on Twitter.

Motorists are reminded that texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, so please use these motorist information tools responsibly.

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TDOT road construction schedule thru Sept. 7

TDOT road construction schedule thru Sept. 7
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Bridge Repair on Elm Hill Pike over I-40
  • Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7: No closures scheduled.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 ramp to Old Hickory Blvd (Brentwood)
  • Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7, 9PM to 5AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be alternating lane closures on Old Hickory Blvd and the I-65 southbound exit ramp for paving operations.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Repair of the I-24 (Silliman Evans) Bridge over Nashville & Eastern Railroad
  • Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7: No closures scheduled.
DAVIDSON AND SUMNER COUNTIES, Safety Improvements on SR 386 (Vietnam Veterans Blvd.)
  • Thursday September 1, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane of SR 386 northbound and southbound closed from I-65 to Center Point Rd. in order to take out median barrier for a new sign
  • Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be temporary shoulder closures on I-65 northbound from MM 94.0 to MM 95.0 for sign work.
  • Tuesday September 6 through Wednesday September 7, 8PM-5AM, There will be one lane of SR 386 northbound closed from I-65 to Center Point Rd. in order to grind the roadway One lane will remain open.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 11 (Dickerson Rd) from Spring St. to Trinity Lane and on SR 155 (Briley Pkwy.) from I-65 to Brick Church
  • Thursday September 1, Tuesday September 6, and Wednesday September 7, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 11 from Spring St. to Trinity Lane in order to mill the roadway.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Bridge Repair on Cleveland St. over Ellington Pkwy.
  • Tuesday September 6 through Thursday September 8, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Ellington Pkwy. in order to perform work overhead on the Cleveland St. bridge.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Central Pike from US 70 to Stoners Creek
  • Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be alternating lane closures on Central Pike from Lebanon Rd to Stoner’s Creek in order to install pipe and perform grading work. Flaggers will be utilized.
REGION 3, On-Call Signs
  • Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7: No closures scheduled.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Bridge Construction on SR 13 (Wilma Rudolph) over the Red River
  • Thursday Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be alternating lane closures on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (SR 13) southbound over the Red River in order to perform bridge work.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Widening on Waldron Rd(Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7: No closures scheduled.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 from SR 248 (Goose Creek) to SR 96
  • Thursday September 1 and Tuesday September 6, 12 Noon, Traffic will be paced on I-65 northbound and southbound between MM 62.0 and MM 63.0 in order to blast.
  • Tuesday September 6 and Wednesday September 7, 8PM-5AM, There will be one lane of I-65 northbound and southbound closed in order to pave the roadway.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 252 (Wilson Pike) from SR 96 to SR 6
  • Tuesday September 6 and Wednesday September 7, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating closures on SR 252 (Wilson Pike) for paving operations. Flaggers will be utilized.
WILSON COUNTY, SR 109 widening from I-40 to SR 24
  • Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7: No closures scheduled.
WILSON COUNTY, SR-171 (Mt Juliet Road) Widening:(Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday September 1 through Wednesday September 7, 9AM–3PM (excluding holiday weekend), There will be temporary lane closures on Mt. Juliet Road (SR-171) northbound and southbound, from Division Street to Lebanon Road, for excavation and base stone installation and paving.
TDOT Maintenance:
Davidson County
  • Thursday September 1, 7PM-3AM, One lane will be closed on State Route 840 westbound between mile marker 28 and mile marker 27 for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
  • Tuesday September 6, 7PM-3AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 in both directions between mile marker 46 and mile marker 50 for cleaning drains. One lane will remain open.
  • Wednesday September 7, 7PM-3AM, The left lane will be I-65 southbound between mile marker 90 to mile marker 87 for cleaning drains. One lane will remain open.
Cheatham County
  • Thursday September 1 until noon on Friday September 2 and Tuesday September 6 through Wednesday September 7, 7PM-5AM, There will be one lane periodically closed on I-40 in both directions in Cheatham County between mile marker 186 and mile marker 192 in order to patch potholes in the concrete bridge decks. One lane will remain open.
Montgomery County
  • Thursday September 1 until noon on Friday September 2 and Tuesday September 6 through Wednesday September 7, 9AM-3PM, There will be intermittent lane closures in Montgomery County for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
§ State Route 13 at mile marker 11.8
§ State Route 76 at mile marker 16.2
Houston County
  • Thursday September 1 until noon on Friday September 2 and Tuesday September 6 through Wednesday September 7, 9AM-3PM, There will be intermittent lane closures in Houston County for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
§ State Route 49 at mile marker 7.2
§ State Route 49 at mile marker 8.9
§ State Route 49 at mile marker 3.5
§ State Route 46 at mile marker 5.5
Stewart County
  • Thursday September 1 until noon on Friday September 2 and Tuesday September 6 through Wednesday September 7, 9AM-3PM, There will be intermittent lane closures in Stewart County for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
§ State Route 49 at mile marker 1.21
§ State Route 49 at mile marker 2.24
§ State Route 76 at mile marker 20.5
Robertson County
  • Thursday September 1, Tuesday September 6 through Wednesday September 7, 7PM-12 Midnight, There will be one lane temporarily closed on I-65 southbound from the 111.0 mile marker to the 111.5 mile marker to mill and repair a  pothole. One lane will remain open.
TDOT Utilities
  • Now through Friday January 6, 2012, 9AM-7PM,(excluding weekends), On SR-65, Whites Creek Pike, starting 4100' north of Old Hickory Blvd to Knight Drive in Davidson County. This request, by Garney Construction is to open-cut for installation of 16" water main with service line renewals.
City of Gallatin
  • Wednesday September 7, 5:30 PM through completion on Thursday September 8, SR6 will be closed between Red River Rd. and Maple St. in order to install a new precast concrete railroad crossing. Detours will be in place.
Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity.
Information in this report is provided to the Department of Transportation by the contractors. Most work is weather dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather.

For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or to view travel conditions in this area visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System web site ( http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ ). People can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access up to date traffic conditions, or visit www.TN511.com ( http://www.tn511.com/ ). TDOT is also now on Twitter. For up to date traffic tweets for the Nashville area follow Nashville511 ( http://twitter.com/nashville511 ) on Twitter. For statewide traffic tweets just follow TN511 ( http://twitter.com/TN511 ). Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.

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TDOT to halt lane closures for holiday weekend

TDOT to halt lane closures for holiday weekend

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the busy Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, September 2 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the busy Labor Day holiday.

"The Labor Day holiday marks the unofficial end of summer and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year," said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. "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 stopped, workers will still be on site in many construction zones, and drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits. 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.

"Drivers can expect to see an increased number of law enforcement personnel on the roads this Labor Day weekend," said Governor's Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole. "We want everyone to have a safe holiday, so remember to buckle up, drive the speed limit and don't get behind the wheel if you've had too much to drink or are impaired in any way."

 

Nationwide travel is expected to remain relatively unchanged from last year. The summer travel season is expected to close with an estimated 31.5 million travelers taking a trip of 50 miles or more away from home. AAA Auto Club South projects that more than 541,000 Tennesseans will travel by car this Labor Day holiday, a slight decrease in travel through the state compared to last year's numbers.

For up-to-date travel information, motorists can call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone or visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway . Smart phone users can use the TDOT SmartWay Mobile website at http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/ to access TDOT's SmartWay cameras, incident information and messages displayed on overhead Dynamic Message Signs. Travelers can also get instant traffic alerts by following TDOT on Twitter. For a list of available Twitter feeds visit www.tn.gov/tdot/mediaroom/info.htm.

 

Motorists are reminded that texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, so please use these motorist information tools responsibly.

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TDOT road construction schedule this week

TDOT road construction schedule this week
Rutherford County
Thursday June 30, 8PM-11PM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 westbound in Rutherford County from mile marker 91 to mile marker 90 for milling work. One lane will remain open.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-40 and Robertson Road Interchange:(Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday June 30, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction I-40 for bridge work and paving operations.
  • Thursday June 30, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating alternating closures of Robertson Road for milling and paving. I-40 off ramps to Robertson Road will be temporarily closed. Flaggers will be utilized.
  • Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction I-40 for bridge work and paving operations.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-65 at the junction with SR 12 (Rosa Parks Blvd.)
  • Thursday June 30, Tuesday July 5, and Wednesday July 6, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. for curb and median work.
  • Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 northbound and southbound in order to paint the bridge.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Repair of the I-24 (Silliman Evans) Bridge over Nashville & Eastern Railroad
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 ramp to Old Hickory Blvd (Brentwood)
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
·         Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
DAVIDSON AND SUMNER COUNTIES, Safety Improvements on SR 386 (Vietnam Veterans Blvd.)
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be temporary lane closures on SR 386 northbound from I-65 to Center Point Rd. in order to perform road work.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 6 (Ellington Pkwy) from Church St. to SR 155 (Briley Pkwy.)
  • Thursday June 30, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Ellington Pkwy. in order to install guardrail.
  • Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Ellington Pkwy. in order to mill and pave the roadway.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on Charlotte Pike from 26th Ave. to 14th Ave.
  • Thursday June 30, Tuesday July 5, and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Charlotte Pike in order to install loop wires and adjust castings.
DAVIDSON AND SUMNER COUNTIES, Resurfacing on SR 174 (Long Hollow Pike)
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend),There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 in order to install guardrail.
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend),  There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 beginning at Dickerson Rd. to LM 1.8 in order to pave the roadway.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Bridge Repair on Cleveland St. over Ellington Pkwy.
·         From now through November 17, There will be one lane closed in each direction on Cleveland St. for bridge repair.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Central Pike from US 70 to Stoners Creek
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend),  There will be alternating lane closures on Central Pike from Lebanon Rd to Stoner’s Creek in order to install pipe. Flaggers will be utilized.
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Smith, Sumner, Hickman, Humphreys, Giles, Robertson, Williamson, and Rutherford Counties for guardrail and attenuator repair.
REGION 3, On-Call Cable Barrier Repair
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate and state routes in order to repair cable barrier rail.
REGION 3, On-Call Pavement Marking
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 7AM-7PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Bedford, Williamson, Davidson, and Marshall Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 7AM-7PM, (excluding holiday weekend),There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Perry, Hickman, Humphreys, Stewart, and Dickson Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
DICKSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-40 in Dickson, Hickman, & Humphreys Counties (MM 148 – MM 182)
  • Thursday June 30, Tuesday July 5, and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating laneclosures on I-40 eastbound and westbound from MM 148-182 in order to mill, pave, fog seal the shoulders, and place shoulder stone.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-24 from KY State Line to SR 76
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound and westbound from MM 11.0 to MM 0.0 for paving operations.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Bridge Construction on SR 13 (Wilma Rudolph) over the Red River
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be alternating lane closures on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (SR 13) southbound over the Red River in order to perform bridge work.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 1 from Murfreesboro City Limits to Thompson Lane
  • Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 1 eastbound and westbound in order to mill the roadway.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Intersection Improvements at Old Nashville Pike & Stones River Rd.
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Widening on Waldron Rd (Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
SUMNER COUNTY, Detention Pond on SR 386
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 from SR 248 (Goose Creek) to SR 96
  • Tuesday July 5, 12 Noon, There will be a rolling roadblock on I-65 northbound and southbound just south of SR 96 in order to blast for a retaining wall.
WILSON COUNTY, SR 109 widening from I-40 to SR 24
  • Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, There will be lane closures on SR 109 from I-40 to US 70 in both directions for paving and striping of the roadway.
WILSON COUNTY, SR-171 (Mt Juliet Road) Widening: (Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM–3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be temporary lane closures on Mt. Juliet Road (SR-171) northbound and southbound from Division St. to Lebanon Road for installation of base stone and sidewalks.
WILSON COUNTY, Intersection Improvement SR 26 & Maddox-Simpson Pkwy
  • Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be lane closures on SR 26 (U.S. 70) at the SR 26/Maddox-Simpson Intersection in both directions for removal of asphalt shoulder and utility relocation work.
TDOT Maintenance:
Region Wide
  • Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes and for ditch cleaning.
  • Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control and shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
Davidson County
  • Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
  • Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-5AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for Drain Cleaning Operations. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
  • Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-3AM, I-65 in both directions between mile marker 87 and mile marker 90 two left lanes will be closed for milling and paving and crack sealing. Two lanes will remain open.
  • Thursday June 30, 8PM-3AM, There will be one lane closed on State Route 254 (Old Hickory Blvd.) at Highway 100 for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
Montgomery County
  • Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 westbound in Montgomery County between mile marker 8 and mile marker 11 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. Exit 11 is State Route 76 (Adams and Clarksville Exit), and Exit 8 is State Route 237 (Rossview Road Exit).
Robertson County
  • Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 in both directions in Robertson County between mile marker 25 and mile marker 18 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. This is between exit 24 (Springfield and Ashland City) and Exit 19 (Adams).
Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity.
Information in this report is provided to the Department of Transportation by the contractors. Most work is weather dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather.

For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or to view travel conditions in this area visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System web site ( http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ ). People can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access up to date traffic conditions, or visit www.TN511.com ( http://www.tn511.com/ ). TDOT is also now on Twitter. For up to date traffic tweets for the Nashville area follow Nashville511 ( http://twitter.com/nashville511 ) on Twitter. For statewide traffic tweets just follow TN511 ( http://twitter.com/TN511 ). Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.

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MTSU Track to run on international stage

Rosina Amenebede MTSU Track

Three current athletes and four alumni to run in international meets

Murfreesboro, TN - Although the 2011 Middle Tennessee Track and Field schedule is in the books, a group of Blue Raiders and Alumni will continue their seasons as they represent their home nations in multiple international meets throughout the summer.

Since the program's beginning, head coach Dean Hayes has recruited international athletes to help bring his teams to the high level of competition they run at today. However, Hayes has also encouraged these athletes to enter world-wide meets to perform for their country.

Hayes said, "Competing on the international level is always great experience for the athlete. However, I encourage it because it gives the opportunity to see the world and encounter cultures and societies they may not have known. Our athletes have had success at the highest levels of these meets, including Tommy Haynes and Brian Oldfield each reaching the final rounds of the Olympics."

2011 NCAA All-American Noah Akwu will run at the 2011 Nigeria/ExxonMobil Athletics Championships in Calabari, Nigeria June 23-25. Depending on his performance, Akwu could represent Nigeria at the IAAF World Championships later this summer in Daegu, Korea. He is expected to enter the 200- and 400-meter dashes.

Stanley Gbagbeke will also compete at the Nigeria championship. Gbagbeke, a two-time All-American and Blue Raider alumnus, represented Nigeria in the long jump at the 2009 IAAF World Championships in Berlin upon taking his domestic crown in the event earlier that summer. He is expected to qualify for the World Championships again this summer as he currently sits on the IAAF "B" List in the event.

Alumna Sarah Nambawa will jump for her home nation of Uganda in Shenzhen, China on August 12-23 at the 2011 Summer Universiade (World University Games). Last summer, Nambawa took gold at the 2010 African Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. Her winning mark of 45-9.25 (13.95m) set a Ugandan national record. Nambawa was a four-time NCAA All-American in her four years at Middle Tennessee.

Hurdler Rosina Amenbede will is also scheduled to compete in at the 2011 Universiade. Amenbede, a junior-transfer to Middle Tennessee, will compete for her home-nation of Ghana. She took earned fifth-place finishes in the 55-meter and 100-meter hurdles at the 2011 Sun Belt Indoor and Outdoor Championships. Her season-best time of 13.64 qualified her for last month's NCAA Outdoor East Region Preliminaries in Bloomington, Ind.

Alumni twin-brothers Carl and Carlos Morgan round out those who will participate at an international meet this summer. They will represent the Cayman Islands at the Pan-American on Games on October 14-30 in Guadalajara, Mexico. The duo are likely to enter the long and triple jumps as well as some of the relays.

France Makabu rounds out the Middle Tennessee athletes scheduled to compete over-seas. Makabu will enter the triple jump in the French National Championships. Like Amenebede, Makabu also competed in Bloomington's Regional Preliminaries.

"By recruiting internationals, they are given the opportunity to see America. Hopefully, when they return to their country, they will bring back a positive image of the United States."

Stay tuned to GoBlueRaiders.com all summer for updates Middle Tennessee track and field coverage.

Courtesy of Athletic Communications, GoBlueRaiders.com

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TDOT road construction schedule this week

TDOT road construction schedule this week
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-40 and Robertson Road Interchange:(Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday June 16 through Friday June 17, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction of I-40 at White Bridge Road for overhead bridge work.
  • Friday June 17, 8PM through Monday June 20, 5AM, Close one lane each direction of I-40 at White Bridge Road for overhead sign installation. Two lanes will remain open in each direction.
  • Sunday June 19, 8PM-5AM, Close an additional lane each direction for milling and paving operations. One lane will remain open in each direction.
  • Monday June 20 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction for bridge work and paving operations. One lane will remain open in each direction.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-65 at the junction with SR 12 (Rosa Parks Blvd.)
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9PM-5AM, and Saturday June 18 and Sunday June 19, 6AM-6PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. in order to mill and pave the roadway.
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 in both directions in order to paint the structural steel.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Repair of the I-24 (Silliman Evans) Bridge over Nashville & Eastern Railroad
  • Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17, 9AM-3PM, I-24 eastbound left shoulder closed for containment bracket spacing on parapet wall.
  • Saturday June 18 and Sunday June 19, 5AM-6PM, I-24 westbound left lane and shoulder will be closed for concrete repair on the drains.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 ramp to Old Hickory Blvd (Brentwood)
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM, There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install fiber, cleanup, and install conduit.
    • I-24, both directions, between Briley Pkwy and one mile north of Old Hickory Blvd (MM 43 to MM 39)
·         I-24, both directions, between Old Hickory Blvd and Waldron Rd (MM 62 to MM 64)
DAVIDSON AND SUMNER COUNTIES, Safety Improvements on SR 386 (Vietnam Veterans Blvd.)
  • Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, There will be temporary lane closures on SR 386 northbound from I-65 to Center Point Rd. in order to perform road work.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on Charlotte Pike from 26th Ave. to 14th Ave.
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, (excluding Saturday), There will be alternating lane closures on Charlotte Pike in order to mill the roadway.
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be sidewalk and lane closures on 2nd Ave. and 4th Ave. in order to adjust manholes.
DAVIDSON AND SUMNER COUNTIES, Resurfacing on SR 174 (Long Hollow Pike)
  • Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekend),There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 in order to install guardrail.
  • Monday June 20 through Wednesday June 22, 9PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 beginning at Dickerson Rd. to LM 1.8 in order to pave the roadway.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Bridge Repair on Cleveland St. over Ellington Pkwy.
·         From now through November 17, There will be one lane closed in each direction on Cleveland St. for bridge repair.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Central Pike from US 70 to Stoners Creek
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, (excluding Sunday),  There will be alternating lane closures on Central Pike from Lebanon Rd to Stoner’s Creek in order to install pipe. Flaggers will be utilized.
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:
  • Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Smith, Sumner, Hickman, and Rutherford Counties for guardrail and attenuator repair. Also, there will be barrier wall repair on I-65 northbound at MM 95.0.
REGION 3, On-Call Cable Barrier Repair
  • Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate and state routes in order to repair cable barrier rail.
REGION 3, On-Call Pavement Marking
  • Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 7AM-7PM, There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Bedford, Williamson, Davidson, and Marshall Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
  • Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 7AM-7PM, There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Perry, Hickman, Humphreys, Stewart, and Dickson Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
DICKSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-40 in Dickson, Hickman, & Humphreys Counties (MM 148 – MM 182)
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, (excluding Saturday and Sunday), There will be alternating laneclosures on I-40 eastbound and westbound from MM 172-181 in order to mill, pave, fog seal the shoulders, and place shoulder stone.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-24 from KY State Line to SR 76
  • Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound and westbound from MM 11.0 to MM 0.0 for paving operations.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Bridge Construction on SR 13 (Wilma Rudolph) over the Red River
  • Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (SR 13) southbound over the Red River in order to perform bridge work.
  • Wednesday June 15 through Friday June 17, 6PM-6AM, Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. in order to prepare for bridge demolition. Flaggers and police officers will be utilized for this operation.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 1 from Murfreesboro City Limits to Thompson Lane
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 1 eastbound and westbound in order to mill the roadway.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Bridge Repair on SR 840 over Overall Creek
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Intersection Improvements at Old Nashville Pike & Stones River Rd.
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Widening on Waldron Rd(Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
SUMNER COUNTY, Detention Pond on SR 386
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 from SR 248 (Goose Creek) to SR 96
  • Wednesday June 15 and Thursday June 16, 8PM-2AM, There will be closures on I-65 south of SR 96 in order to remove and reset barrier rail at the bore locations.
  • Thursday June 16, 1PM, There will be a rolling roadblock on I-65 northbound north of SR 96 in order to blast for a retaining wall.
  • Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17, 8PM-5AM, The outside shoulder of I-65 southbound south of the SR 96 on ramp will be closed in order to place portable barrier rail for retaining wall excavation.
WILSON COUNTY, SR-171 (Mt Juliet Road) Widening:(Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM–3PM, There will be temporary lane closures on Mt. Juliet Road (SR-171) northbound and southbound from Division St. to Lebanon Road for installation of base stone and sidewalks.
WILSON COUNTY, Intersection Improvement SR 26 & Maddox-Simpson Pkwy
  • Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekend), There will be lane closures on SR 26 (U.S. 70) at the SR 26/Maddox-Simpson Intersection in both directions for removal of asphalt shoulder and utility relocation work.
TDOT Maintenance:
Region Wide
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes and for ditch cleaning.
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control and shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
Davidson County
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-5AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for Drain Cleaning Operations. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
  • Thursday June 16 and Tuesday June 21 and Wednesday June 22, 8PM-3AM, I-65 southbound between mile marker 87 and mile marker 88 two left lanes will be closed for milling and paving and crack sealing. Two lanes will remain open.
Montgomery County
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, (excluding weekends), 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 westbound in Montgomery County between mile marker 8 and mile marker 11 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. Exit 11 is State Route 76 (Adams and Clarksville Exit), and Exit 8 is State Route 237 (Rossview Road Exit).
Robertson County
  • Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, (excluding weekends), 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 in both directions in Robertson County between mile marker 25 and mile marker 18 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. This is between exit 24 (Springfield and Ashland City) and Exit 19 (Adams).
Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity.
Information in this report is provided to the Department of Transportation by the contractors. Most work is weather dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather.

For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or to view travel conditions in this area visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System web site ( http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ ). People can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access up to date traffic conditions, or visit www.TN511.com ( http://www.tn511.com/ ). TDOT is also now on Twitter. For up to date traffic tweets for the Nashville area follow Nashville511 ( http://twitter.com/nashville511 ) on Twitter. For statewide traffic tweets just follow TN511 ( http://twitter.com/TN511 ). Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.

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TDOT road construction schedule this week

TDOT road construction schedule this week
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-40 and Robertson Road Interchange:(Recovery Act Project)
  • Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction of I-40 at White Bridge Road to install deck forms and pour bridge deck. One lane will remain open in each direction.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-65 at the junction with SR 12 (Rosa Parks Blvd.)
  • Thursday June 9 and Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. in order to perform signal work at Dominican Dr.
  • Thursday June 9 and Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 in both directions in order to paint the structural steel.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Repair of the I-24 (Silliman Evans) Bridge over Nashville & Eastern Railroad
  • Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane and a shoulder closed on I-24 eastbound in order to install the containment system for sandblast and paint operations.
  • Monday June 13, 9AM-3PM, There will be a shoulder closed on I-24 eastbound in order to install the containment system for sandblast and paint operations.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 ramp to Old Hickory Blvd (Brentwood)
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM, There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install fiber, cleanup, and install conduit.
    • I-24, both directions, between Briley Pkwy and one mile north of Old Hickory Blvd (MM 43 to MM 39)
·         I-24, both directions, between Old Hickory Blvd and Waldron Rd (MM 62 to MM 64)
  • Friday June 10 through Sunday June 12, 8PM-5AM, I-24, both directions, between Old Hickory Blvd and Waldron Rd (MM 62 to MM 64), one left lane closed in each direction, 3 lanes to remain open.
DAVIDSON AND SUMNER COUNTIES, Safety Improvements on SR 386 (Vietnam Veterans Blvd.)
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be temporary lane closures on SR 386 northbound from I-65 to Center Point Rd. in order to perform road work.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on Charlotte Pike from 26th Ave. to 14th Ave.
  • Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Charlotte Pike in order to mill the roadway.
  • Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15,9AM-3PM, There will be sidewalk and lane closures on 2nd Ave. and 4th Ave. for handicap ramp retrofit.
DAVIDSON AND SUMNER COUNTIES, Resurfacing on SR 174 (Long Hollow Pike)
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM,There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 in order to de-grass the shoulders, and mill and pave the roadway.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Bridge Repair on Cleveland St. over Ellington Pkwy.
·         From now through November 17, There will be one lane closed in each direction on Cleveland St. for bridge repair.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Central Pike from US 70 to Stoners Creek
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, (excluding Sunday),  There will be alternating lane closures on Central Pike from Lebanon Rd to Stoner’s Creek in order to install pipe. Flaggers will be utilized.
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Smith, Sumner, Hickman, Marshall, Montgomery, and Rutherford Counties for guardrail and attenuator repair. Also, there will be barrier wall repair on I-65 northbound at MM 95.0.
REGION 3, On-Call Cable Barrier Repair
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate and state routes in order to repair cable barrier rail.
REGION 3, On-Call Pavement Marking
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 7AM-7PM, There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Bedford, Lincoln, and Marshall Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 7AM-7PM, There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Perry, Hickman, Humphreys, Stewart, Dickson, and Lincoln Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
REGION 3, On-Call Signs
  • Thursday June 9, 8PM-5AM, There will be two lanes of I-65 southbound at Dickerson Rd. closed in order to install sign footers.
REGION 3, On-Call Striping
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
REGION 3, On-Call Concrete Repair
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
DICKSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-40 in Dickson, Hickman, & Humphreys Counties (MM 148 – MM 182)
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, (excluding Saturday), There will be alternating laneclosures on I-40 eastbound and westbound from MM 148-172 in order to mill, pave, fog seal the shoulders, and place shoulder stone.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-24 from KY State Line to SR 76
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, (excluding weekend),There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound and westbound from MM 11.0 to MM 0.0 for paving operations.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Bridge Construction on SR 13 (Wilma Rudolph) over the Red River
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (SR 13) southbound over the Red River in order to perform bridge work.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 1 from Murfreesboro City Limits to Thompson Lane
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 1 eastbound and westbound in order to mill the roadway.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Bridge Repair on SR 840 over Overall Creek
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, I-24 Joint Stabilization
·         Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Intersection Improvements at Old Nashville Pike & Stones River Rd.
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Widening on Waldron Rd (Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
ROBERTSON/SUMNER COUNTIES, I-65 Joint Stabilization
·         Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
SUMNER COUNTY, Detention Pond on SR 386
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be rolling roadblocks on SR 386 and SR 6 in both directions near Shutes Lane for blasting.
SUMNER COUNTY, SR 109 Widening from SR 76 To SR 52
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 from SR 248 (Goose Creek) to SR 96
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM and 8PM-5AM, There will be outside shoulder closures on the on ramp from SR 96 ramp I-65 northbound for excavation and retaining wall construction.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 96 from Meadow Brook Blvd. to the Rutherford Co. Line
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
WILSON COUNTY, SR-171 (Mt Juliet Road) Widening: (Recovery Act Project)
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM–3PM, There will be temporary lane closures on Mt. Juliet Road (SR-171) northbound and southbound from Division St. to Lebanon Road for excavation and installation of base stone.
WILSON COUNTY, Intersection Improvement SR 26 & Maddox-Simpson Pkwy
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be lane closures on SR 26 (U.S. 70) at the SR 26/Maddox-Simpson Intersection in both directions for removal of asphalt shoulder and utility relocation work.
WILSON COUNTY, SR 109 widening from I-40 to SR 24
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
TDOT Maintenance:
Region Wide
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes and for ditch cleaning.
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control and shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
Davidson County
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
  • Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-5AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for Drain Cleaning Operations. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
Williamson County
  • Tuesday June 14 and Wednesday June 15, 7PM-3AM, The two left lanes will be closed on I-65 northbound between mile marker 59 and mile marker 60 for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
Cheatham, Montgomery, Robertson and Sumner Counties
  • Thursday June 8 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be periodic lane closures in each direction on I-24 from the 0 mile marker to the 32 mile marker in (Cheatham, Montgomery and Robertson Counties), I-65 from 97.71 mile marker to the 121.47 mile marker in (Robertson and Sumner Counties) and on State Route 386 in Sumner County from the 2.4 mile marker to the 15.0 mile marker in order to spray guardrails for vegetation control. This will be a moving operation.
Hickman County
  • Thursday June 9, 6PM-6AM, The roadway will be closed on State Route 48 in both directions in Hickman County at log mile 28.8 to replace a culvert under roadway.
Humphreys County
  • Thursday June 9 through Friday June 10, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed on State Route 1 eastbound in Humphreys County between mile marker 4.0 and mile marker 5.0 for ditch cleaning due to slide. One lane will remain open.
Montgomery County
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 westbound in Montgomery County between mile marker 8 and mile marker 11 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. Exit 11 is State Route 76 (Adams and Clarksville Exit), and Exit 8 is State Route 237 (Rossview Road Exit).
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, There will be periodic lane closures on State Route 48 (Trenton Road) in Montgomery County between the 8 mile marker and the 9 mile marker in order to reshape ditches, pave and stripe. This work will be done between Needmore Road and Treeland Drive.
Robertson County
  • Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 in both directions in Robertson County between mile marker 25 and mile marker 18 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. This is between exit 24 (Springfield and Ashland City) and Exit 19 (Adams).
Rutherford County
  • Tuesday June 14, 9AM-12PM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 westbound between mile markers 92 and 90, to remove reflectors for in-place paving.  One lane will remain open.
  • Monday June 13, 9AM-12PM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound between mile markers 84 and 85, to remove reflectors for in-place paving.  One lane will remain open.
  • Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 7PM-5AM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound (Monday night) between mile markers 84 and 85 and I-24 westbound (Tuesday night) between mile markers 92-90, to pave.  One lane will remain open.
Wilson County
  • Thursday June 9 through Friday June 10, 9AM-3PM, There will be one lane closed on State Route 10 in both directions in Wilson County between SR-265 (Chicken Road) RT. & (Central Pike) LT. and I-40 RT. & LT., for milling and paving a turn lane. One lane will remain open.
Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity.
Information in this report is provided to the Department of Transportation by the contractors. Most work is weather dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather.

For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or to view travel conditions in this area visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System web site ( http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ ). People can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access up to date traffic conditions, or visit www.TN511.com ( http://www.tn511.com/ ). TDOT is also now on Twitter. For up to date traffic tweets for the Nashville area follow Nashville511 ( http://twitter.com/nashville511 ) on Twitter. For statewide traffic tweets just follow TN511 ( http://twitter.com/TN511 ). Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.

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