The Tennessee Department of Transportation said in an update Tuesday that it has patched 50% more pothole in January 2024 than it did during the previous two Januaries.
Potholes — some as big as ‘craters’ — are Tennessee’s next winter weather hazard
Drivers in Nashville may be sighing with relief as temperatures thaw and residential streets are no longer ice rinks. But there are other — ahem — bumps in the road. As the ice melts, Nashville is beginning to see some new Olympic-size potholes in its roads and highways.
Passenger rail in Nashville could generate nearly $20B, so Democrats are urging Gov. Lee to act
Tennessee House Democrats want Gov. Bill Lee to focus on bringing passenger rail to the state. A government advisory commission study shows intercity passenger rail could improve mobility and grow the state’s economy. The ball is now in the governor’s court.
Tennessee passenger rail study prioritizes connections to Chicago, Atlanta and Louisville
The Tennessee Department of Transportation believes road trips between the state’s most populous cities could take up to an hour longer by 2045. To help cut that time down, the General Assembly is looking into adding passenger rail service linking major cities.
State launches new program to fix wear and tear on Middle Tennessee roads
Middle Tennessee experienced one of its harshest winters to date — and the proof is in the pavement.
Snow arrives in Middle Tennessee, with hazardous road conditions expected Thursday and Friday
Nashville should expect two to three inches of snow starting early Thursday morning. Areas further south, like Columbia and Tullahoma, will likely get sleet that will make roads icy, and snow will follow closely behind.
11 Bridges Damaged In Flood, Some Need Total Replacement
Three bridges in Humphreys County and one in Hickman were damaged beyond repair by flooding there this month. Replacing them will begin this fall and could take up to 12 months.
Nashville’s I-440 To Fully Reopen Next Week
Even Tennessee officials call it “the highway everyone loves to hate.” But Interstate 440 in Nashville will have all lanes reopened by next Thursday, July 2, completing one of the city’s most desired road projects.
Truck Delivering Mail To Clarksville Is Deemed A ‘Total Loss’ After Fire
A tractor-trailer caught fire after an accident Monday morning, delaying traffic and likely destroying an entire load of mail.
I-24 Mudslide Is Still Treacherous As Crews Begin Clearing Debris
Crews have begun cleaning up the mudslide that’s closed a section of Interstate 24 on the north side of Nashville. But the Department of Transportation estimates that it could be a week or more before the road reopens.