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A road closure was hurting South Nashville businesses. A few questions to TDOT changed things
By Patsy Montesinos at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
TDOT contractors closed Sugar Valley Drive at Nolensville Pike on June 9 as part of the Nolensville Pike widening project. The closure is expected to last through mid-October.TDOT said traffic cannot be safely maintained in the area due to significant grade changes and utility modifications invol...
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Category: business ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? TDOT contractors closed Sugar Valley Drive at Nolensville Pike on June 9 as part of the Nolensville Pike widening project. The closure is expected to last through mid-October.TDOT said traffic cannot be safely maintained in the area due to significant grade changes and utility modifications invol...
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