Heads up, Nashville commuters: the Woodland Street Bridge is set for a series of maintenance repairs that could impact your downtown travel. The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) has announced construction work on the bridge starting this Monday. In a move to accommodate the impending closure of James Robertson Parkway, the NDOT is teaming up with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to enhance the bridge's durability as traffic is expected to rise.
The project, as stated on the NDOT's official information page, will include sidewalk repairs, cleaning of deck drains, repairing expansion joints, and upgrading the asphalt to handle the future traffic increase. Work is planned to roll out in three phases: Phase 1 targets the north (westbound) lane and sidewalk, Phase 2 will see to the south (eastbound) lane and sidewalk, and, Phase 3 concentrates on the central section of the bridge, keeping both sidewalks accessible to pedestrians.
Despite the extensive work, the bridge will remain open to two-way traffic throughout the repairs. The construction is expected to unfold without wholly disrupting the day-to-day flow, thanks to timely signage and barricades that will guide passersby through each construction phase. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians should pay heed to these signals for safe passage.
The estimated wrap up for this bridge facelift is pegged for the first week of June 2026. Nashville's residents may experience minor inconveniences during this period, however, the incremental approach aims to minimize disruptions. To voice any non-emergency issues concerning Metro Nashville streets during this time, residents are encouraged to contact city services via the reporting platform at hub.nashville.gov.
