TDOT is resurfacing I-65 through Brentwood with lane closures 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly through Dec. 31. Ragsdale Road widening runs to 2027.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated weekly. Lane closures come from TDOT’s Region 3 lane closure report for Oct. 18-24; city projects come from Brentwood’s Capital Improvement Projects pages.

Two road agencies work in Brentwood. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) runs I-65 and the numbered state routes, including Franklin Road (US 31), Concord Road (SR-253), Old Hickory Boulevard (SR-254) and Wilson Pike (SR-252). The city of Brentwood builds and maintains city streets and runs its own widening projects, which take about 46% of the city’s capital budget for fiscal years 2025 to 2029.

Who to call

  • Live traffic, cameras and closures: TDOT SmartWay, or dial 511
  • Potholes on I-65 and state routes: TDOT, 833-TDOTFIX, or the maintenance request form
  • City streets, paving and signals: Brentwood Service Center (Public Works), 615-371-0080, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
  • City road projects: City Engineer Sarah Katherine Totty, 615-371-2290
  • Crash or blocked road now: 911; Brentwood police non-emergency, 615-371-0160

This week on state roads

TDOT’s lane closure report for Sunday, Oct. 18, through Saturday, Oct. 24, lists this work in and near Brentwood. Contractors supply the schedule, and all of it depends on the weather.

Road Where When What
I-65, both directions Mile markers 71 to 74 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., every night Multiple lanes closed for resurfacing
I-65, both directions Mile markers 60 to 66 (Franklin) 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday to Friday nights Multiple lanes closed for resurfacing
Concord Road (SR-253) Log miles 4.21 to 4.94 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays Shoulder closed for a water line installation
I-840, both directions Mile markers 28 to 37 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., every night Multiple lanes closed for resurfacing

The I-65 resurfacing through Brentwood started Oct. 11. Crews with Volunteer Paving are closing lanes nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., with intermittent ramp closures, on I-65 from just south of Concord Road to the Davidson County line. TDOT expects to finish by Dec. 31, 2026, according to its Oct. 9 announcement. That stretch covers the Concord Road (Exit 71) and Old Hickory Boulevard (Exit 74) interchanges.

Before you drive: check SmartWay for live cameras and incidents, or call 511. The city also runs its own live traffic cameras.

City projects under construction

Ragsdale Road widening. The city is widening Ragsdale Road from Split Log Road to north of Glenellen Way into a three-lane road with a center turn lane, curb and gutter and an intermittent raised median. A 10-foot bike and pedestrian path will run on the south side and a 6-foot sidewalk on the north. Construction began in October 2024. The city lists a bonus completion date of the end of 2026 and final completion in April 2027, on the project page.

Traffic signals and ADA curb ramps. Public Works’ Traffic Operations Division is installing new traffic signals on mast arms with underground wiring, and rebuilding curb ramps, pedestrian signals and sidewalks under the city’s ADA retrofit program.

Street paving. Each year Public Works scans every city street and picks roads to mill and pave, resurface or rejuvenate. The fiscal 2026 paving list and map are on the city’s site. Milling crews come back one to four weeks later to pave. Street parking is not allowed while a street is being paved, and the city may tow a car it cannot get moved.

Coming next

  • McEwen Drive extension. Brentwood and Franklin are extending McEwen Drive from Wilson Pike to the Taramore subdivision as a four-lane divided road with a sidewalk and a multi-use path. Right-of-way purchases were set for summer 2025 and construction for fall 2026, according to the project page. The city says it will offer an east-west alternative to Concord Road, Crockett Road, Moores Lane and Split Log Road.
  • Old Smyrna Road. The western three-quarters of a mile between Jones Parkway and the city limit is only about 15 feet wide. The city is still in design and public meetings, the last on Aug. 18, 2025, and says historic features such as the stone walls will be considered. See the Old Smyrna Road page.
  • Sunset Road, from Ragsdale Road to Waller Road at the city limit: three lanes and a 10-foot path, construction expected in 2030. Nolensville plans to widen its section to Nolensville Road.
  • Split Log Road phases 3A (Sam Donald Road to Sunset and Waller roads, expected 2030) and 3B (Pleasant Hill Road to Sam Donald Road, expected 2033).

All active city sites are on the city’s capital projects map.

Speeding on your street

Neighborhoods can ask the city’s Engineering Department for traffic calming or speed humps through the Traffic Calming and Speed Hump Program.

What this means for you

Plan around I-65 at night through the end of the year: lanes and some ramps at Concord Road and Old Hickory Boulevard can close after 8 p.m. In daytime, expect work-zone speeds on Ragsdale Road until it is finished.

Related guides: getting around Brentwood and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Is there construction on I-65 in Brentwood?

Yes. TDOT is resurfacing I-65 from just south of Concord Road to the Davidson County line, with lane closures and some ramp closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. It expects to finish by Dec. 31, 2026.

When will the Ragsdale Road widening be finished?

The city lists a bonus completion date of the end of 2026 and final completion in April 2027 for the widening between Split Log Road and the Glen Ellen subdivision.

How do I check traffic and road closures near Brentwood?

Use TDOT SmartWay at smartway.tn.gov or dial 511. The city also posts live traffic cameras on its website.

Who fixes potholes on Brentwood roads?

City streets: Brentwood Public Works at the Service Center, 615-371-0080. Interstates and state routes: TDOT’s 833-TDOTFIX hotline.