Labor Day Weekend
It's the Labor Day weekend and law enforcement officers are looking for persons who are not wearing safety belts or driving impaired. On the water, the authorities are strictly enforcing all boating regulations.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the busy Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, August 29, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the busy Labor Day holiday.
While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will still be on site in many construction zones, and drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits. Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.
Nationwide travel is expected to see a 1.4 percent increase from last year's numbers.
Highway 41-70
There was a multi-vehicle crash on highway 41-70 between Murfreesboro and Smyrna shortly after 3:00 o'clock Friday (8/31/2018) afternoon. The accident blocked traffic going in both directions on the New Nashvlle Highway.
Units from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Rutherford County Sheriffs Office and Rutherford County Emergencty Medical Services were the first responders.