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SR 840 South - Williamson County

Brief History of SR 840
State Route 840 was initiated in 1986 as part of the state’s Better Roads Program to provide economic growth by improving access to communities in Middle Tennessee. On the 78-mile route, 60 miles are open to traffic, with approximately 18 miles remaining in some phase of construction in Williamson County. The entire route is scheduled to be open to traffic by December 2012.

Current Construction Projects

  • From Highway 100 to Pinewood Road (SR 46):

  • This section was let to construction in June 2007 to Highways, Inc. and includes grading, drainage, and construction of bridges and retaining walls. The paving of this section was let to contract in February 2010 to Eubank Asphalt Paving. Current schedules indicate this section could be open to traffic by the end of 2010.

  • From Pinewood Road (SR 46) to Leipers Creek Road:

  • This section was let to construction in February 2010 to Eubank Asphalt Paving and includes the grading, drainage, construction of bridges and retaining walls and the paving. The estimated completion date is October 31, 2012.  The paving contract is expected to be let in late 2011.

  • From Leipers Creek Road to Columbia Pike (SR 6):

  • This section was let to construction in December 2008 to Bell & Associates, LP and includes grading, drainage, and construction of bridges and retaining walls. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2011.  The paving contract is expected to be let in late 2011.

State Route 840 status listed sequentially from west to east

Complete/Open to Traffic
From I-40 in Dickson County to Highway 100 in Williamson County

Under Construction (Highways, Inc. / Eubank Asphalt Paving)
From Highway 100 to Pinewood Rd (SR 46) in Williamson County

Under Construction (Eubank Asphalt Paving)
From Pinewood Rd (SR 46) to Leipers Creek Rd in Williamson County

Under Construction (Bell & Associates)
From Leipers Creek Rd to Columbia Pk (SR 6) in Williamson County

Complete/Open to traffic
From U.S. 31 in Williamson County to I-40 in Wilson County