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Tennessee road construction halted during Christmas, New Year’s

Staff photo by Tim Barber
Two northbound Interstate 75 transfer trucks approach the recently widened bridge at Exit 20 in southern Bradley County on Thursday. The project is slated to be complete in November.
Staff photo by Tim Barber Two northbound Interstate 75 transfer trucks approach the recently widened bridge at Exit 20 in southern Bradley County on Thursday. The project is slated to be complete in November. Staff photo by Tim Barber Two northbound Interstate 75 transfer trucks approach the recently widened bridge at Exit 20 in southern Bradley County on Thursday. The project is slated to be complete in November.

NASHVILLE – If motorists are delayed getting to their destinations during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, it won’t be because of road construction in Tennessee.

Except for a few long-term closures which must remain in place for safety, the Tennessee Department ofTransportation is suspending all construction related closures beginning at noon on Wednesday, December 23, through 9 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016.

Officials say workers may be on-site in some construction zones, so drivers should obey all posted speed limits.

Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine up to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.