KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation said it is working to make sure people can more easily travel across the state during the Labor Day holiday.
It said from 12 p.m. on Aug. 30 to 6 a.m. on Sept. 3, construction crews would stop all lane closure activity on interstates and highways. That way, roads will operate at their maximum capacity as more drivers are expected to leave home for Labor Day festivities.
“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. We also want to ensure the safety of our HELP Truck drivers who will be working. Please pay attention, move over, and slow down for all first responders," said Butch Eley in a statement, the TDOT commissioner.
Although lanes will not be closed, TDOT said workers would still be on-site in many construction zones. Drivers should make sure to obey posted speed limits. They should also make sure to never drink and drive.
Anyone planning to drink over the Labor Day holiday should make sure they have a plan to get home safely, such as by having a designated driver or using a rideshare program.
