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Headed to Nashville? There are some roads closed this weekend

There are a ton of activities going on in Nashville this weekend, graduations, Cinco de Mayo and the Swifties coming to Nashville.  If you are headed downtown Nashville, the city will be overwhelmed with people.

If you’re planning on heading downtown this weekend, make sure you’re prepared for any traffic changes or road closures.

Starting on Friday, May 5 at 1 p.m. through Sunday, May 7 at midnight the following roads will be closed in Nashville.

Interstate Drive from Woodland Street to Shelby Avenue
Russell Street from Titans Way to Interstate Drive
S 1st St from Woodland Street to Russell Street
S 2nd St from Woodland Street to Russell Street
Shelby Ave from S 4th Street to Hermitage Ave
Titans Way from Victory Ave to Russell Street
Victory Ave from S 2nd Street to Titans Way
Woodland Street from 3rd Ave S to S 5th Street

Plan accordingly!

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