TDOT Breaks Down Major Road Projects Across Middle Tennessee

TDOT Regional Communications Officer Erin Ziegler joins us to talk about some of the biggest road projects happening across Middle Tennessee and what drivers can expect in the years ahead.

We cover the North Thompson Lane widening project in Murfreesboro, Highway 99 and New Salem Highway improvements, future work along Old Fort Parkway, I-24 resurfacing, La Vergne interchange improvements, Franklin road projects, the I-65 corridor study, Nashville’s downtown interstate loop, and upcoming work connected to the East Bank.

Erin also explains how TDOT’s 10-year plan works, how road projects are funded, why utility relocation can slow construction, how potholes and maintenance issues are handled, and how residents can provide feedback on future transportation projects.

One of the biggest updates is the North Thompson Lane project, which stretches more than four miles from Northwest Broad Street to Memorial Boulevard. Preliminary work is underway, with the project currently expected to reach substantial completion in summer 2030.

If you have questions about road projects around Middle Tennessee, leave them in the comments and we may cover them in a future update.