All lanes open on Alcoa Highway (US 129) in Knox County

Friday, February 08, 2013 | 01:56pm

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On Friday, February 8, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reopened the second lane of northbound traffic on Alcoa Highway (US 129) in Knox County. One lane had been closed since a rockslide occurred near Woodson Road on January 15.

For travel and TDOT construction information, visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ or download the new TDOT SmartWay mobile app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for Android. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information or can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information. Drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.

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