Nolensville Pike (State Route 11, US 31A)

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is constructing a project on Nolensville Pike (State Route 11, US 31A), from south of Burkitt Road  to near SR 254 (Old Hickory Boulevard). The project includes reconstruction and widening for approximately 4.4 miles. The proposed improvements are intended to address congestion, improve safety, and accommodate growth in this rapidly developing area.

The existing roadway is primarily two lanes. The project will widen the existing roadway to a five-lane facility, including two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, a 12-foot dedicated center turn lane, 10-foot paved shoulders, bike lanes, curb and gutter and five-foot sidewalks on each side. Due to the size of improvements to SR 11, TDOT has split this project into two phases. Phase 1, from north of Mill Creek to near SR 254 in southern Davidson County, is currently under construction.

Current Status: The construction contract for work between north of Mill Creek and SR 254 has been awarded, and work is underway.

Estimated completion: July 2027

Funding Type: State & Federal  

Traffic Impacts

Weekly lane closure reports can be viewed here: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/news/

Crews with Civil Constructors will conduct a full closure of Holt Road to through traffic beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 7 until summer 2025. Signage is in place guiding motorists to detour to Nolensville Road, Concord Road, and Edmondson Pike. The prime contractor on this project, Civil Constructors, has met with Nashville EMS on several occasions to discuss best practices and emergency routes when first responders are called to the project footprint.

This area of Davidson County has experienced rapid growth in recent years and the current facility does not adequately accommodate the existing volumes. The route has a base year 2023 average daily traffic of 20,457 vehicles per day and a design year 2043 average daily traffic of 35,994 vehicles per day. The added capacity being provided by this improvement is necessary to maintain operations at an acceptable level of service.

Due to the significant cost estimate to appraise and acquire Right of Way within the project limits, the proposed improvements will be separated into two smaller sections or phases.

·         Phase I: north of Mill Creek to near SR 254 (Old Hickory Boulevard) in southern Davidson County  

·         Phase II: south of Burkitt Road to north of Mill Creek

Public Involvement and Engagement

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A virtual meeting will be scheduled in October 2024 for the community to attend and ask any questions to project team members and TDOT representatives. A date and time is not yet confirmed.

Previous Meetings are listed below.

The community was invited to have coffee with members of this project team and TDOT on September 16, 2024.

A Community Meeting was held on January 8, 2024, at May Werthan Shayne Elementary School, 6217 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to update the public on the widening of Nolensville Pike from north of the Mill Creek Bridge to SR 254 (Old Hickory Boulevard) in Davidson County.Public Meeting Flyer - January 8, 2024 (pdf)Public Meeting Presentation - January 8, 2024 (pdf)

A Design Public Meeting was held on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at W. H. Oliver Middle School, 6211 Nolensville Road, Nashville, Tennessee, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to gather public input on the proposed widening of SR-11 (US-31A/Nolensville Pike), from south of Burkitt Road to north of Mill Creek in Davidson and Williamson Counties.

• Public Meeting Handout - March 2, 2017 (PDF)
• Public Meeting Presentation - March 2, 2017 (PDF)

A Design Public Meeting was held on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at May Werthan Shayne Elementary School, 6217 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and gather input on the current status of the proposed widening of SR 11 (US 31A/Nolensville Pike), specific to the northern section (north of Mill Creek to near Old Hickory Boulevard).

• Public Meeting Handout - February 5, 2015 (PDF)
• Public Meeting Presentation - February 5, 2015 (PDF)

A Public Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the W. H. Oliver Middle School cafeteria, 6211 Nolensville Road, Nashville, Tennessee, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to provide the public with up-to-date information on the project development, display the conceptual plans and to solicit comments and concerns from the public.

• Public Meeting Handout - April 29, 2008 (PDF)
• Public Meeting Presentation - 29, 2008 (PDF)

Initial Public Meeting - January 9, 2006      

Advanced Planning Report (completed)- January 12, 2006

Public Information Meeting- April 29, 2008

Environment

Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control best management practice measures will be installed and maintained during roadway construction to minimize the likelihood of sediment and debris deposition from the project site.

The project is to be constructed with minimal impact on the adjacent Mill Creek watershed which provides habitat for the Nashville Crayfish. The Nashville Crayfish is on the Federally Protected Species List.

Key Project Milestones

*All forecasted dates are subject to change.