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Road closures & work zones

State road work affecting the area, as of October 18.

I-24 westbound entrance rampI-24 westbound entrance ramp near Manchester (Exit 117)Coffee County

TDOT closed the I-24 westbound entrance ramp from Wattendorf/AEDC Highway at Exit 117 starting 7 p.m. Oct. 12 for Phase 2 construction, with reopening set for 6 a.m. Oct. 19 and a signed detour in place.

TDOT closed State Route 127 (Hillsboro Viola Road) starting Oct. 12 for a $5.13 million project replacing two bridges, with through traffic shut off until summer 2027 and a signed detour via US-41, SR-55, SR-287 and SR-108.

SR-55SR-55 near TullahomaCoffee County

TDOT entered the final phase of the SR-55 widening in Tullahoma, with crews finishing sidewalks, lighting and signals on the eastbound side ahead of paving, and drivers urged to use caution in the work zones.