Is I-24 closed right now?
Our state DOT feeds show no closures on I-24 as of . This answer does not cover Kentucky (work zones only, no closures). A closure the feeds have not reported will not show here.
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I-24 in Illinois
Our feed shows 1 temporary restriction for oversize loads on I-24 in Illinois.
Illinois road conditions →I-24 in Kentucky
Our feed shows 2 work zones on I-24 in Kentucky. We get work zones only for Kentucky, not crashes or closures.
Kentucky road conditions →I-24 in Tennessee
Our feeds show no closures, crashes or work zones on I-24 in Tennessee.
Tennessee road conditions →I-24 in Georgia
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Route overview
Interstate 24 runs 316 miles from Marion, Illinois to Chattanooga, Tennessee, threading the Cumberland Plateau and and is the primary diagonal connector between the central US and the southeastern auto-manufacturing belt. The route ties Nashville to St. Louis (via I-57) and to Atlanta (via I-75 in Chattanooga).
For freight, I-24 is a critical secondary corridor for finished-vehicle and auto-parts traffic, particularly between the Nissan plant in Smyrna, TN and northern markets. The Nashville segment is heavily congested, and the climb across Monteagle Mountain is one of the most challenging interstate descents in the eastern US for commercial vehicles.
Geographically I-24 crosses the Ozark foothills in southern Illinois and Kentucky, threads the Land Between the Lakes region, climbs the Cumberland Plateau at Monteagle (1,930 ft) on a sustained 6% grade, and descends into the Tennessee River valley at Chattanooga. The main weather hazards are ice on the Cumberland Plateau and severe spring storms across the whole corridor.
- Crosses four states: IL, KY, TN, GA (briefly)
- Monteagle Mountain (1,930 ft) is one of the most challenging interstate grades in the East
- Truck brake-adjustment station at the Monteagle summit opened January 1992 (Wikipedia, citing TDOT)
- Concurrent with I-57 briefly in southern Illinois
- Connects Nashville to St. Louis (via I-57) and Atlanta (via I-75)
- Heavy auto-parts freight to/from Nissan Smyrna and GM Spring Hill
- Toll-free across its entire 316-mile length
- Eastern terminus at I-75 in Chattanooga
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Key cities & junctions
| State | Mile | City / Junction |
|---|---|---|
| IL | MM 0 | Marion (I-57 jct) |
| IL | MM 37 | Metropolis / KY line |
| KY | MM 4 | Paducah |
| KY | MM 31 | Eddyville (Land Between the Lakes) |
| KY | MM 65 | Hopkinsville |
| TN | MM 1 | Clarksville |
| TN | MM 56 | Nashville (I-65/I-40 jct) |
| TN | MM 81 | Murfreesboro |
| TN | MM 111 | Manchester |
| TN | MM 135 | Monteagle Mountain (climb begins) |
| TN | MM 142 | Monteagle summit (1,930 ft) |
| TN | MM 178 | Chattanooga (I-75/I-59 jct) |
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Notable hazards & trouble spots
One of the most challenging Eastern interstate grades
Monteagle Mountain, TN (MM 135-152)
I-24 descends 1,000 ft over 8 miles eastbound off Monteagle on a sustained 6% grade. TDOT operates a mandatory truck brake-check area at the summit. Brake fires and runaway-truck incidents are routine. Engine brake aggressively, stay below the posted 55 mph truck speed limit, and use the runaway ramps if needed.
Heavy urban congestion
Nashville I-24 / I-65 / I-40 (MM 56)
I-24 through downtown Nashville crosses I-65, I-40, and I-440 in a complex of interchanges. Plan deliveries outside the 6-10 AM and 3-8 PM peaks. TDOT publishes real-time alerts.
Winter ice storm corridor
Cumberland Plateau ice events (MM 111-142)
The climb up the Cumberland Plateau between Manchester and Monteagle rises to around 2,000 ft and is prone to winter ice, and the segment can close during major ice storms.
Tornado and damaging-wind corridor
Spring severe weather (MM 0-178)
I-24 across Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee runs through Dixie Alley, where nighttime tornadoes are routine March through May. Park under solid shelter when warnings are active.
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Active incidents (4)
Temporary Restriction: 10-06 MAX WIDTH - METROPOLIS-OVER THE OHIO RIVER
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Weather alerts in its states
No active NWS weather alerts in the states Interstate 24 runs through.
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FAQ
How long does it take to drive I-24 end to end?
A passenger car can cover the 316 miles in about 5-6 hours of driving time. Commercial drivers respecting hours-of-service rules typically complete the route in a single day, with delays at Nashville and weather-related slowing on Monteagle Mountain.
How steep is Monteagle?
Monteagle Mountain on eastbound I-24 is a sustained 6% downgrade that drops about 1,161 ft over roughly 4.1 miles. It is one of the most hazardous interstate grades in the country, especially in bad weather (Wikipedia, citing TDOT). Trucks are held to a 45 mph limit, there are two runaway ramps on the left, and a truck brake-adjustment station sits at the summit.
Is I-24 a toll road?
No. I-24 is toll-free for its entire 316-mile length.
What major cities does I-24 connect?
I-24 directly serves Marion (IL), Paducah, Hopkinsville, Clarksville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Chattanooga.
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