Drivers traveling along South Jefferson Avenue should be aware of the upcoming lane closures as T-DOT continues to widen Jefferson Avenue from I-40 to SR-111.
Construction crews will implement lane closures on Jefferson Avenue in both directions near the I-40 interchange beginning on Wednesday and continue through October 31, 2025.
For drivers traveling North on Jefferson Avenue, the roadway will be reduced to one lane from Williams Enterprise Drive through Bunker Hill Road to the I-40 East Overpass. Left turns onto Bunker Hill Road and Right Turns onto the I-40 East entrance ramp will remain open. Jefferson Avenue returns to two lanes after passing the I-40 East Overpass.
For drivers traveling South on Jefferson Avenue, the roadway will be reduced to one lane beginning at the I-40 West Overpass. One through lane will continue through the I-40 East intersection and Bunker Hill Road. A temporary right-turn lane to Bunker Hill Road will be available. Left turns onto the I-40 East entrance ramp will remain open. Traffic will remain in one lane through the project limits.