The Tennessee Department of Transportation says a new traffic pattern took effect at 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, on State Route 55 at Interstate 24’s Exit 111 in Coffee County, after bridge demolition work over I-24.
TDOT says traffic in both directions is now using the SR 55 North bridge, with one lane maintained in each direction while crews remove and replace the SR 55 South bridge. The department says drivers should expect narrower lanes, reduced speeds and temporary traffic controls during this construction phase.
According to TDOT, Exit 111A will close once the new traffic pattern is in place. I-24 East traffic will use Exit 111B to reach SR 55, where drivers can travel northbound or southbound, the department says. TDOT says signs and traffic control devices will direct drivers through the revised interchange, and the temporary pattern will remain during construction of the new SR 55 South bridge.
TDOT says motorists can check construction and traffic updates on the TDOT SmartWay Map or call 511 for statewide travel information.
