The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be closing the Broadway Bridge in downtown Nashville for three full days this week. The brief closure is taking place to compensate for a work pause due to a large event during the long-term, eight-week closure next month.
The bridge on State Route 1/Broadway will be closed from 10th Avenue to 12th Avenue June 19 at 8 p.m. continuously until June 23rd at 5 a.m. Traffic will be able to navigate around the closure by utilizing Church Street and Demonbreun Street shown in the detour map.
Kiewit crews will be conducting the work ahead of the long-term closure in July to compensate for a brief pause for the SEC Media Days event at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
TDOT worked with the SEC, Grand Hyatt and other local stakeholders to formulate a plan that would keep the project on schedule as well as avoid disruptions for guests and media members.
The pre-planned, long-term closure will begin July 5 and last until September 7, but all work will be paused for the event, July 17 at 5 a.m. until July 21 at 5 a.m.
During both closure periods, 11th Avenue North will be closed from McGavock St. to Porter St. but access to 10th Ave. and 12th Ave will remain open.
More information can be found on the project web page and a livestream of the project is accessible 24/7.
Motorists are advised to plan for extra travel time, and slow down while in a work zone.
From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any phone for travel information.
As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.
