A busy stretch of I-65 will shut down in BOTH directions starting Friday, October 16, and drivers should prepare for some serious detours.

Closure begins at 8 p.m. Friday, October 16, as crews work to replace the bridge deck.

Here's what Nashville drivers need to know:

🚧 I-65 Closure: Both NB and SB directions will close at 8 p.m. on October 16 for demolition work.

🚧 Detour Routes: TDOT will direct interstate traffic around the closure using I-40, I-440, and I-24.

🚧 Hamilton Avenue Bridge: The bridge will remain closed to vehicles and pedestrians throughout construction, with repairs expected to finish by early December.

🚧 Local Alternatives: Drivers can use Chestnut Street or Wedgewood Avenue to cross I-65. Wedgewood Avenue at Exit 81 will also provide access to nearby streets.

🚧 Ongoing Construction: After the full closure, intermittent overnight lane closures are expected from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews construct the new bridge deck.

TDOT warns that heavy traffic and delays are likely, especially around local detour routes.

Whether you're commuting to work, heading downtown for a night on Broadway, or visiting Music City for the weekend, this is one road closure worth planning around.

The Hamilton Avenue bridge project is expected to continue into early December, so Nashville drivers could be dealing with construction-related disruptions for several weeks.

Going to Nashville for the first time ever during the first week in November.

What's the weather like around that time of the year? And what do you girls wear? Any ideas would be highly appreciated.

Thank you!