Tennessee will be halting nearly all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state highways for Christmas and New Year’s holiday travelers. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the closures will be paused from Friday morning until the morning of January 2. The department says workers may however, still be on-site in some construction zones, and long-term lane closures will remain on some construction projects. They also remind everyone, that drivers convicted of speeding in work zones with workers present face up to a $500 fine, plus court fees and possible increases to insurance premiums. According to AAA, 2.6 million Tennesseans will travel between Friday and January 2, and most of them will do it by driving.