I-24 Nightly Lane Closures From Sam Ridley to Almaville: Oct. 23 and 30

TDOT plans intermittent nightly lane closures on I-24 in both directions between Sam Ridley Parkway (Exit 66) and Almaville Road (Exit 70) the weekends of Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 for bridge joint replacement. The first closures run 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) plans intermittent nightly lane closures on I-24 in both directions between Sam Ridley Parkway (Exit 66) and Almaville Road (Exit 70) during the weekends of Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, 2026. Crews will be replacing joints as they finish TDOT's I-24 resurfacing project in Rutherford County.

TDOT's lane closure report for the week of Oct. 18-24 lists multiple-lane closures, eastbound and westbound, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, between mile markers 66 and 71. All work is weather-dependent.

When are the I-24 lane closures near Smyrna and Murfreesboro?

TDOT's revised schedule, issued Oct. 8, lists two weekends of nightly lane closures on this stretch:

| Weekend | What TDOT has scheduled | |---|---| | Oct. 23 | Intermittent nightly lane closures in both directions from near Exit 66 (Sam Ridley Parkway) to Exit 70 (Almaville Road) for joint replacement | | Oct. 30 | Intermittent nightly lane closures in both directions from near Exit 66 (Sam Ridley Parkway) to Exit 70 (Almaville Road) for joint replacement |

For the first weekend, TDOT's weekly Middle Tennessee lane closure report gives the exact windows:

• Friday, Oct. 23: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., multiple lanes, eastbound and westbound, I-24 mile markers 66 to 71
• Saturday, Oct. 24: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., multiple lanes, eastbound and westbound, I-24 mile markers 66 to 71

As of Oct. 18, TDOT had not yet published the weekly lane closure report covering the weekend of Oct. 30, so the nights and hours for that weekend are not yet posted. Drivers should check TDOT SmartWay before traveling.

Why is TDOT closing lanes on I-24?

TDOT says the closures are needed to finish its I-24 resurfacing project from the Davidson County line (near mile marker 63) to Baker Road (near mile marker 71), which is part of TDOT's 3-Year Pavement Plan. The work on these two weekends is joint replacement, listed in the weekly report as I-24 bridge joint repairs.

Weather delayed the original plan, which had called for four consecutive weekends of lane and ramp closures. TDOT's revised schedule moved the ramp work to the weekend of Oct. 16 and the lane closures to the weekends of Oct. 23 and Oct. 30. OnlyInMurfreesboro's I-24 ramp closures article covers the Sam Ridley, Almaville and Waldron ramp closures from that schedule.

How to get through the work zone

TDOT says advance signage will warn drivers of the closures and changes in traffic patterns. The agency reminds drivers to allow extra time, slow down and move over in work zones. Under Tennessee's Move Over Law, passed in 2006, violators can face up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

For current conditions, TDOT points drivers to the SmartWay map at smartway.tn.gov or 511. Potholes can be reported to the TDOTFIX hotline at 833-TDOTFIX.

Other I-24 projects in Rutherford County

Farther south, TDOT is rebuilding the I-24 interchange at Epps Mill Road (Exit 89). TDOT has also reached commercial close on the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes between Nashville and Murfreesboro. Commuters who would rather skip the drive can use the new WeGo Park and Ride at the Murfreesboro Transit Center, and the Murfreesboro to Nashville guide covers other options.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the I-24 lane closures between Sam Ridley Parkway and Almaville Road?

TDOT has scheduled intermittent nightly lane closures the weekends of Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, 2026. Its weekly report lists 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. closures on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24.

Which direction of I-24 is affected?

Both. TDOT lists the closures as eastbound and westbound between near Exit 66 and Exit 70.

Will I-24 be fully closed?

TDOT describes the work as intermittent lane closures, with multiple lanes closed at times. It has not announced a full closure of the interstate for this work.

Why are lanes closing on I-24 in Rutherford County?

Crews are replacing joints to finish TDOT's I-24 resurfacing project from the Davidson County line to Baker Road.

What happens if it rains?

All of the work is weather-dependent, and TDOT says the schedule can change. Check smartway.tn.gov or call 511 before driving.

Sources: TDOT: Schedule Modified for Rutherford County Ramp Repairs, TDOT: Middle Tennessee Scheduled Lane Closures, Oct. 18-24, 2026, TDOT Region 3 Lane Closure Report, Oct. 18-24, 2026 (PDF).

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