Work Continues on State Route 76/US 79 in Trezevant

Construction continues in Trezevant on the realigned State Route 76/U.S.79, a road that will eventually be a minimum of four lanes of highway between McKenzie and Milan. The road, proposed over two decades ago, is being built in three sections.

Phase 1: Cades-Atwood Road to SR 77 (Atwood Area)

Status: Completed and Open. * Details: This initial $29.7+ million contract was awarded to Delta Contracting Company to build a new 4.8-mile alignment bypassing southeast of Atwood. Though originally slated for completion in mid-2025, this phase opened seven months ahead of schedule in November 2024.

Phase 2: SR 77 to Cutlip Lane (Trezevant Bypass)

Status: Active Construction. * Details: This phase picks up at SR 77 and continues past Trezevant to Cutlip Lane, creating a bypass to the southeast of Trezevant. Work includes grading, drainage, construction of noise walls, signals, and paving.

Active operations in the Trezevant area mean several traffic shifts and local road closures are in place:

Cutlip Lane / US 79 Alignment Shift: Traffic has been shifted to a new alignment from near Cutlip Lane to the Connector Road leading into Trezevant. The speed limit is reduced to 35 MPH. Motorists proceed down this new alignment to an all-way stop before transitioning onto Old US 79 (SR 76).

Once Phase 2 is finished, the final piece of the puzzle—Phase 3 (Cutlip Lane to Sydnor Road in McKenzie)—will complete the wider corridor. However, Phase 3 is currently waiting for funding allocation in TDOT’s long-term plan.