Broad and Memorial Intersection Closed This Weekend Aug. 4-7

Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews are closing the intersection of State Route 1 (Broad Street) and State Route 10/96 (Memorial Boulevard/Old Fort Parkway) this weekend to set girders for the Bridge over Broad project.

The closure will be in place from Friday, August 4 at 8PM through Monday, August 7 at 5AM.

There will be a signed detour provided around the downtown area for through traffic. Drivers will be able to access businesses around the intersection closure. Law enforcement officers will help direct traffic as needed.

The $17.6 million project calls for a bridge on Memorial Boulevard over Broad Street, which will provide congestion relief at the intersection. The project is on schedule to be completed in December.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. 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.

In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation lost three workers in the line of duty. All three were struck by passing motorists. Those tragedies bring the total number of TDOT lives lost to 112. We don’t want to lose another member of our TDOT family. We’re asking you to work with us.