Weekly Construction Report for Knoxville and Parts of East Tennessee Week of March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010 | 10:13am
(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures weekdays through this bridge widening project. Motorists should use caution through this area.
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 South between Exit 128 (Lake City) and Mile Marker 127: On Friday, March 26, 2010 and Monday, March 28, 2010 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., motorists should be alert for a right lane closure as crews set portable barrier rails along the shoulder through this noise wall construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 (SR 115) between Foothills Parkway and TN/NC State Line: Both lanes on U.S. 129/SR-115 remain closed at the scene of a rockslide approximately two miles south of the Chilhowee Dam and more than 13 miles north of the Tennessee and North Carolina state line. Temporary detours around the rockslide are:
From North Carolina: Traffic travelling on U.S. 74 can take State Route 68 north to Ducktown. Continue on SR-68 through Polk and Monroe Counties to I-75 in Sweetwater.
(Non Commercial Traffic Only): Motorists travelling on State Route 143 in North Carolina will continue to travel north onto State Route 165 to Tellico Plains to State Route 68 north to U.S. 411 (State Route 35) toward Maryville.
(Non Commercial Traffic Only): Motorists can also use U.S. 441 to travel through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park into Cherokee, North Carolina. For road closures on U.S. 441 through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, motorists can call (865) 436-1200.
(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for workers present and equipment entering and exiting the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) CARTER COUNTY, SR 400 from East Mill Street to SR 67 (Broad Street): Motorists should be alert for intermittent lane closures on Lynn Ave (SR 400) between Mill Street and Elk Ave and also, intermittent lane closures on Broad Street at the intersection of Lynn Ave. and Broad Street during daylight hours. Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in this area.
CARTER COUNTY, SR 400 (Lynn Avenue) over Watauga River: Motorists should be alert for intermittent lane closures at various times throughout this project. Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in this area.
CARTER COUNTY, SR 67 between SR 159 (US 321) and Johnson County Line: State Route 67 in this area is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. DUE TO REDUCED LANE WIDTH, WIDE LOADS OVER 11 FEET ARE NOT PERMITTED THROUGH THIS PROJECT AND SHOULD SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTE. Motorists should expect potential delays and use caution through this area.
CLAIBORNE & GRAINGER COUNTIES, US 25E (SR 32):Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, and use caution through this area.
COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East near the North Carolina State Line: I-40 East remains closed near the North Carolina state line due to a rockslide approximately three miles inside North Carolina. I-40 East is closed just east of the Waterville Exit (Exit 451). I-40 thru traffic should follow I-81 North (Exit 421) to I-26 East (Exit 57A) towards Asheville; however, all exits on I-40 in Tennessee are open and accessible.
For updated information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/rockslide.htm
JEFFERSON COUNTY, SR 92 Bridge over French Broad River in Dandridge:The State Route 92 Bridge is closed for repairs until May 15, 2010.Traffic is being detoured around the bridge closure by using US 25/70 and US 411/SR 35 back to State Route 92. Motorists should follow signed detour route and adjust travel times accordingly.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 (Lovell Road) Ramp to Southbound SR 162 (Pellissippi Parkway): The ramp from Lovell Road (SR 131) to Southbound Pellissippi Parkway (SR 162) is closed for construction until late Spring 2010. Motorists wishing to access Southbound Pellissippi Parkway (SR 162) should follow signed detour to Murdock Drive/Dutchtown Road back to Pellissippi Parkway. Motorists in this area wishing to access I-40 should follow Lovell Road to the I-40 interchange. Motorists should be alert for lane closures and changed conditions in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, Southbound SR 162 (Pellissippi Parkway) approaching Lovell Road (SR 131): Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, reduced speed limit, workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
Motorists should be alert for potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike over Norfolk Southern Railroad at Forrest Park Blvd: Kingston Pike is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock for bridge repairs. Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times through this area. North Forest Park Blvd. is closed at the intersection with Kingston Pike and motorists should use Newcom Avenue for access. Motorists should use extreme caution when traveling through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) KNOX COUNTY, Campbell Station Road between I-40 and Kingston Pike (SR 1): Motorists should be alert for construction activities and workers present through this widening project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts and use caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times through this project.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-40 West at Mile Marker 364: On Thursday night, March 25, 2010 and Sunday night, March 28, 2010 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., motorists should be alert for a lane closure as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-75 South at Mile Markers 80 and Mile Marker 76: On Monday night, March 29, 2010 and Tuesday night, March 30, 2010 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., motorists should be alert for a lane closure as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-75 North at Mile Markers 68 and Mile Marker 73: On Tuesday night, March 30, 2010 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., motorists should be alert for a lane closure as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane:Motorists should use caution traveling through this area and be alert for changed conditions. Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times through this widening project. Motorists should be alert for new lane shifts through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, US-70 / SR 1 Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad and Black Creek (LM 2.46): US-70 Bridge over Norfolk Southern railroad at log mile 2.46 is reduced to one narrowed lane controlled by temporary traffic signals as crews perform bridge rehabilitation work. WIDE LOADS OVER 10 FEET WIDE ARE NOT PERMITTED THROUGH THIS PROJECT. Traffic loads over 10 feet in width should follow signed detour route. On Monday, March 29, 2010 through Wednesday, March 31, 2010, motorists should be alert for temporary stoppage of traffic in both directions between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform bridge beam demolition. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West at Mile Marker 361: On Wednesday night, March 31, 2010 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., motorists should be alert for a lane closure as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 341 and 346: On Monday, March 29, 2010 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., motorists should be alert for a lane closure as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE / ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 62 Illinois Avenue:State Route 95 is reduced to one lane in each direction through this widening project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, lane shifts, changed conditions and use caution through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, US-441/SR 71 (Spur) between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg: Southbound US-441 towards Gatlinburg will be reduced to one lane from 12:01 a.m. Monday mornings through 6 a.m. Friday mornings as work continues on this rockfall mitigation project. Both Southbound lanes will remain open during weekends. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338 (Boyd's Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:
Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily through this project for blasting and utility operations. Beginning Monday, March 29, 2010 through Thursday, April 1, 2010, Old Douglas Dam Rd. will be closed at SR-66 as crews perform grading, stone and paving operations. Motorists may access Old Douglas Dam Rd. from Allensville Rd. during this time. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, LeConte St. over West Prong of the Little Pigeon River in Gatlinburg:
LeConte Street has been reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, Roaring Fork Extension Rd. over Roaring Fork Creek in Gatlinburg:
Motorists should be alert for construction and temporary detours in this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SIA serving Bristol Metals LLC (Off Weaver Pike, SR 358 at the existing Bristol Metals Rd.: Motorists should use caution and be alert for construction personnel and equipment entering and exiting this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times and watch for equipment and workers at or near the roadway through this bridge replacement project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 126 between West Central Street and Plainview Drive: Traffic has been shifted onto a temporary run-around in this area. On Thursday, April 1, 2010, motorists should be alert for a new traffic shift and be alert for new and changed conditions through this area. Motorists should use caution and be alert for construction equipment entering and exiting the area through this drainage structure replacement project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 126 between SR 75 and Franklin Drive: Traffic has been shifted onto a temporary run-around in this area. On Thursday, April 1, 2010, motorists should be alert for a new traffic shift and be alert for new and changed conditions through this area. Motorists should use caution and be alert for construction equipment entering and exiting the area through this drainage structure replacement project.
UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 East and West near Mile Marker 40: On Friday, March 26, 2010 through Tuesday, March 30, 2010, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this area as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East:Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this widening project.
UNION COUNTY, Sharps Chapel Road between Lambdin Ridge Rd. and Brewer Hollow Rd.: Motorist should be alert for flag persons directing traffic between Lambdin Ridge Rd. and Brewer Hollow Rd. at various times thru this bridge replacement project.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Flourville Road bridges over Boones Creek: Flourville Road between Pickens Bridge Road and Cabindale Road is closed for bridge construction. Motorists should follow signed detour using Pickens Bridge Road back to Flourville Road. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
(Recovery Act Project)WASHINGTON COUNTY, Bob Davis Road and Sid Martin Road: Sid Martin Road and Bob Davis Roadare closed for the construction of a new bridge on Bob Davis Road. These roads are estimated to remain closed until late April 2010. Motorists should follow signed detour route and use caution through this area.
For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/tdotsmartway/
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