TDOT Press Release:
Drivers traveling on I-40 in Cumberland County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm local time, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will perform a mobile pothole patching operation requiring temporary closures on I-40 in both directions from mile marker 304 to mile marker 340.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution as they travel through this area and expect significant delays. Signage will be posted directing drivers through the work zone. This work is weather-dependent. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances cause delays, it will be rescheduled to take place at a later date. Uniformed police officers will be present to assist with traffic control and law enforcement.
As always, motorists are reminded to use TDOT’s motorist information tools and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before departure. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on the phone while driving. For the latest updates, visit the TDOT SmartWay Map or dial 511 for statewide travel information.
Tennessee’s Move Over Law requires drivers to move over for highway workers and emergency vehicles. Violation of this law can result in up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.