CONGESTION ON I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY DUE TO ROAD MAINTENANCE
Interstate 40 in Putnam County is undergoing other maintenance work in both eastbound and westbound directions between mile markers 286 and 304 (about 18 miles, covering areas near Cookeville to the eastern county edge).
This TDOT-maintained operation runs from Monday, February 23, 2026, through Friday, March 6, 2026, during daytime hours of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Central Time, with work typically wrapping up by 3:00 PM CT each day.
As of today, March 5, 2026, the activity is ongoing (and expected to continue tomorrow), likely involving tasks like pavement patching, shoulder work, or similar non-major repairs, with possible moving operations or intermittent lane impacts. Drivers should exercise caution, reduce speed, stay alert for crews and equipment, and allow extra time when passing through this zone.
