Rebekah Hammonds
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Community Relations Officer for the Tennessee Department of Transportation - Region 3. Follow for traffic/construction in the Middle Tennessee/Nashville area.
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Cicada season for TDOT means a lot of unwanted “help” on the job. This is Sarge Melton trying to make road repairs in Bedford Co. God bless him because that’s a hard no from me 😆
#cicadas
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 🚨 Significant damage is being reported in Maury Co. along SR 99 near I-65. We are sending crews and equipment that way to clear the road as soon as it is safe to do so.
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If you plan to travel remember these tools:
📱 Dial 511 (for traffic and weather conditions)
📱 Dial *847 (for help from THP)
🚗 Use the SmartWay map from your browser: 👇 (for a live stream of road conditions)
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Big day! Loved being part of the
@RunRocknRoll
Music City Marathon for my first-ever half marathon.
#RnRNashville
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TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨I-840E is closed at MM 28 in Williamson Co. after it was damaged while a CSX crew was working on the railroad underneath. A diversion is in place at Exit 23. We have a bridge inspection crew on scene to determine the extent of the damage.
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Big News! We released the final design and renderings for the Broadway Bridge replacement.
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Interstate 65 and 40 are in rough shape. Stay🏠if possible. We have trucks on every interstate and state route in Davidson Co.
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We will be CLOSING a portion of Harding Place while police and emergency officials respond to this awful event.
We are responding to an active aggressor at 33 Burton Hills Blvd Covenant School.
We can confirm we have multiple patients.
Parents coming to the school should go to 20 Burton Hills at this time. this is an active scene.
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5 lanes open… it’s a beautiful thing. Today we’re celebrating the completion of SR 109 in Wilson County.
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COMPLETE: Good News, the repaving of Briley Pkwy at Gallatin Pike is done and all lanes are open. Crews finished the work today.
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Most interstates have at least a couple lanes that are clear. Traffic is moving but slowly (as it should). Many state routes are still icy because temps aren’t allowing the salt to fully work. We are still plowing and salting. If you don’t have to get out don’t risk it.
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Out with our maintenance crews today picking up big litter (mattresses, furniture, garbage, etc)
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Our trucks are hitting the road today to pretreat our routes with brine. Be sure to plan ahead if you're traveling this weekend.
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Good morning Middle Tennessee! Of course it’s my luck that I would return from maternity leave to 8inches of snow on the ground 🤦🏻♀️😆.
Be sure to check our SmartWay cameras for road conditions. Stay safe and don’t get on the roads unless you have to!
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New bridge spans are already in place on Broadway in downtown Nashville. The bridge is on schedule for a partial reopen to traffic in early September.
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We’re out of our cars on 24 west waiting to be turned around. Thankfully no injuries were reported in the crash.
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Please avoid traveling tonight if possible. Although we have cleared most of the state routes with reported debris/damage from tonight's storms, more storms are expected later tonight and could prompt additional flooding and road hazards.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 🚨 1 lane is blocked on I-65S at MM 47 in Maury Co. after a reported tornado passed over the interstate. Reports from the scene are that cars and signs in the area were damaged. Our crews are responding to the area.
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We’re putting brine down today! This is from Briley Pkwy/ SR 155. When you encounter our trucks on the road, be sure to give it space.
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It’s been a long night for our crews and they’ve got another long day of cleanup ahead of them but a little fried catfish, crappie and a chat with
@GovBillLee
and Commissioner Eley for lunch can help.
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This stud has been busy the past few nights salting the roads well before you’re up in hopes of melting all that ice 🧊 we’ve seen this week!
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This is Caleb Miller. He works in Trousdale County and was honored today by the commissioner for the life-saving action he took when, while on a job, he saw a motorcycle crash and rushed to put a tourniquet on the victim involved.
We’re proud to have people like Caleb at TDOT.
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We’ve got a bridge people! That’s right we walked across the Broadway Bridge today and it was a beautiful sight.
#nashville
#downtownnashville
#broadway
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In Nashville alone we pick up an average 10-12 tons of litter every MONTH. And trust us when we say you never know what you’ll find! 👀 Help us keep Tennessee clean! Secure your load and don’t dump on the road.
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Paving Update: 🚧 Today and tomorrow we’ll be doing emergency repaving on I-65N between SR-96 Franklin Rd. and McEwen Dr. (MM 66.2-66.4) in Williamson Co. ⚠️Alternating lane closures will take place from 9am-3pm
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Today begins Work Zone Awareness Week. We’re beginning the week by remember those we have lost in the line of duty.
#NWZAW
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We had crews out early this morning, and are still out. But snow is quickly accumulating on the roads in Davidson County. Please don’t travel if you don’t have to. Give our crews time to clear primary routes before you hit the roads.
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I-40 East is CLOSED in Nashville just beyond Exit 211B. 40EB traffic is being diverted onto 24WB (211A Exit). The on ramp from 2nd and 4th Ave to 40EB is also CLOSED.
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I-24 UPDATE: We’re aiming to have a partial opening of WB lanes in about soon. But EB will remain closed for the night because there was so much fuel that spilled onto the road that we have to repave the EB lanes.
#nashvilletraffic
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Pothole Update: We're aware of several locations in the Nashville interstate loop that need urgent attention. We have patched many areas but the constant rain is keeping the patches from holding. We're seeing some reopening the next day or even hours after being patched.
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UPDATE: 65 is closed in both directions
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UPDATE: we’re working to reopen 1 lane of 840 sometime overnight. But to make the needed repairs the right lane will have to stay closed. We expect repairs to take a few months. 1 lane of traffic will be open during that time. DETAILS:
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UPDATE: I-65N in Robertson Co. has reopened to 2 lanes! To speed up paving work on southbound lanes, the contractor has brought in a subcontractor. We know it's been a traffic nightmare and want to get this done as quickly and safely as possible.
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The Broadway Bridge has partially reopened ahead of schedule. 2 lanes of traffic can now travel over it in each direction. The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
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When we get a break in the weather, we shift our focus to patching potholes. We try to get to as many as possible, but the roads have taken a beating in these back-to-back winter storms. Remember to SLOW DOWN when you see potholes or our crews on the road.
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New asphalt is going down near mile marker 252 on I-40East in Smith Co.
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I-840 UPDATE: A lot of speedy work was done to complete demo. And now we wait to get the beams in hand to then move forward with reconstruction and repairs.
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The rain has finally stopped! Our crews are out across the region patching many potholes. Please give them the space they need to do it safely.
#SlowDownMoveOver
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Our crews are out patching potholes as quickly as they can but we are very limited in these weather conditions. Please bear with us and slow down and move over for our crews. Location: I-24 Rutherford Co.
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FREEZE FRAMES 🧊: Check out the ice on our SmartWay cameras in Memphis. Some of our northwestern counties are beginning to see some ice in the trees. Stay safe and be sure to give yourself extra time if you have to be on the road this evening.
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We are clearing as much as we can but issues will continue as snow continues to fall and temps drop. Partial closures I-40 WB @ mm187
I-65 N @ mm86.2 right lane blocked
I-40 WB mm215.6 Shoulder and right lane
I 40 W Exit 211 Ramp Closed
I-65 S Exit 78 Closed.
#tnwx
#nashvillewx
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TONIGHT at 8 p.m. the Broadway Bridge in downtown Nashville will be closed from 8th Ave to 13th Ave.
@kiewit
crews will begin replacing the structure, which will take about two months.
#nashvilletraffic
#nashville
DETAILS:
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The Broadway Bridge reopened to ALL lanes of traffic last night! With it open 2 wks ahead of schedule, we’re excited to celebrate the project later today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project is mostly complete but some minor work will still need to be done in the area.
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Briley Pkwy at mm7 in Nashville is CLOSED due to icy conditions causing a crash. Roads my be clear but they could still be slick especially bridges. Plan ahead and take it slow!
#nashvilletraffic
#tnwx
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The tractor trailer that crashed on I-40E in Nashville today was hauling frozen food, specifically tots. The interstate has been cleared and is now open.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Metro will be closing I-24 at the 65/24 split and 24/40 split for the
#LetFreedomSing
fireworks show in downtown Nashville Tuesday from 9:30 - 10 p.m. 🚨It won't be closed all night - just for the half-hour fireworks show.
#nashvilletraffic
@visitmusiccity
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TRAFFIC ALERT: In response to the Covenant School shooting we have closures in place at the following: NB lanes of Harding Place at Hillsboro Pk and east and westbound I-440 off ramps at Exit 3 for Hillsboro Pk.
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As we were walking to the milling machine, a truck hit and knocked over multiple cones. It shows just how close our crews are to heavy traffic. PLEASE
#slowdown
and protect yourself and our crews while in a work zone.
#nashvilletraffic
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Our crews have been working hard this week to help clean up debris from last weekend's storms in Wayne Co. And today we're prepping yet again for another round of storms.
@myTDOT
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I-24 CLOSED: An overturned tractor trailer truck leaking fuel has closed 24 in La Vergne at mm63.
@LaVergneTNPD
say traffic diverted onto Old Hickory Boulevard. Motorists traveling on I-24 east are encouraged to exit prior to OHB.
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Best news 🙌
I think I just shed a tear. Guys...we're above freezing for the first time since the front blew through Thursday evening.
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I-40 East closed due to an overturned semi in Humphreys Co. at the 136 mm. Wrecker is on scene to move the truck. The road is clear of snow but conditions are wet and could be slick. Take it slow out there.
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I-24 UPDATE: If cleanup continues to go as planned, we expect at least a partial re-opening of I-24 at 3:30 p.m.
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This wind is fierce. Blowing snow is reducing visibility and some of our trucks are starting to plow snow in our northwest counties. Stay home if you can.
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So excited to announce our first-ever Paint-a-plow event! JT Moore Middle School students took on the challenge and killed it! Spot any familiar characters?!
@Titans
@nashvillesounds
@PredsNHL
@NashvilleSC
@MetroSchools
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Pothole Repairs 🚧🚙 The Charlotte Pike ramp onto I-40 West in Nashville will be closed today from 9am - 3pm for repaving.
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Even in the rain it’s nice to have a window in the office.
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An oversized load (large crane) shifted off its trailer last night. After hours of the company trying to find someone to recover it, we called the RJ Corman Railroad Group and Tow Pro who are working to move it and get one lane open now.
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Today is wear orange day to bring awareness to our road works who put themselves at risk every day.👷♀️👷🚧
#NWZAW
#workwithus
#slowdown
#moveover
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Our HELP crews have I-40 East closed at Exit 201. It will likely be closed most of the night while officials investigate the plane crash. You can use our SmartWay map to get updates:
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Emergency Paving: Due to safety concerns, we're keeping a stretch of I-65 in Robertson Co. down to one lane so Jones Bros. Construction crews can quickly repave the area. DETAILS:
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We’re focusing on State Routes today across the mid-state. This is a look at a ramp on SR 109 in Sumner Co. Many secondary SRs are still snow-covered, please use caution if you have to travel today.
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At this point most roads in the region are wet. But there could still be a chance for slick or icy areas to form in our NW counties or on bridges/overpasses. Take it slow this morning.
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@Dwight02253890
@NC5
TDOT crews along with THP went to the bridge to remove it this morning but the banner had already been taken down.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: beginning at 9a, I-40 East will be down to one lane at MM194 in West Nashville to repair a damaged bridge joint due to recent extreme cold temps and continued plowing.
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I-24 SMART Corridor - A total of 67 gantries will go up between Nashville and Murfreesboro. You can already see several as you drive the corridor. Details here:
#nashvilletraffic
#nashville
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BLACK ICE 🧊
I-24 & I-40 are still pretty icy in Humphreys, Hickman Montgomery and Robertson Counties. The further east or south you go through the region the more conditions improve. Stay off the roads if possible.
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Emergency repaving projects will continue to prompt daytime lane closures this week. Here's a look at what you can expect in the mid-state for the week of March 10 - 16. Get the full schedule details here:
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Interstates across the region are clear for the most part. We currently have drivers plowing I-65S from Nashville to Brentwood. But with temperatures so low, black ice is still a threat. Take it slow. Stay home if possible.
#nashvilletraffic
#nashvillewx
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Check out this
#FlashbackFriday
. The new bridge will be the third version of the “Broadway Bridge.” You can see it here in the early 1900s. It was rebuilt in 1948 and will be rebuilt again this year.
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Pothole Patching / Repaving continues throughout the region. Expect traffic backups in the areas below.
#nashvilletraffic
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The main message today is that roads and ramps may look clear but black ice 🧊 is prevalent - especially our counties north of 40.
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2 Crashes in 2 Days.
Two of our contracted work crews have been hit while working on Nashville roads in a matter of days. PLEASE pay attention and slow down when you see a work crew on the roads. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported in either crash.
#WorkWithUs
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Patching on 40!🚧We will be working on the potholes on I-40 in Davidson Co. for the next couple of weeks. Today crews are working between Whites Creek and Old Hickory Blvd. Please
#slowdown
for our men and women working to keep our roads safe.
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Big thanks to
@nashvillesounds
for making this happen. 👏
One of our own threw out the first pitch at the
@nashvillesounds
game! Greg Burke was recently working on a pothole patching crew when his truck was hit. He’s one of the many you’re protecting when you slow down and move over when driving through work zones.
#NWZAW
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Repaving Reminder: Crews will be on I-40 East from the Wilson County Line to SR 109 (MM 222 – 232) conducting repaving pothole repair work from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. this week. See the full list of daytime closures here:
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We’re working on many state routes today. This is a look at the intersection of Murfreesboro Pike and Mack Hatcher in Williamson County. We may not get to every one today though so please be patient as our crews continue to work.
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The crane weighs approximately 120,000 lbs. The truck, trailer and load all together weigh about 193,000 lbs. The load is so heavy that no wrecker services in the area could move it which is why it took so long.
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Our crews are continuing to clear roads in Giles, Sumner, Smith, Cheatham and Humphreys County.
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A truck hit and damaged the I-40 bridge over Sparta Pike in Wilson Co. It was inspected and Sparta Pk and 2 lanes of I-40E have reopened. The right lane of 40E - off ramp of exit 239B SR-26 / US-70 / Lebanon-Watertown will be closed until long-term repairs can be made.
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It was a similar scene on I-40 East at mm 145 at the Hickman/Humphreys County line. Our crews cleared a lot of debris from the roadway.
#tnspotter
#nashvillewx
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Fuel disintegrates asphalt. The tanker was holding 8,800 gallons of fuel and crews from the scene say it was empty when it was uprighted.
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Repairs to the I-40 bridge over Sparta Pike in Wilson County are coming along nicely…if we do say so ourselves 😉🚧
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Snow is falling in Clarksville and some of the norther portions of our region. Temps are expected to fall very quickly stay off the roads if possible.
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Repaving work on Briley Pkwy at Gallatin Rd. is moving right along and we’re hoping to see it completed this week.
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I-40 UPDATE: One of the trucks involved in the Smith Co. crash caught fire and damaged the asphalt. We have a contractor at the scene now and they soon will begin milling and paving about 200 ft of the roadway. We're hoping to reopen the road by 5pm.
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Pothole Patrol: We'll be paving I-40 WB at MM 140.5 near Hurricane Mills in Humphreys County to repair a string of potholes beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please be sure to
#slowdown
and
#moveover
for crews.
#tntraffic
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