Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for March 26-April 1, 2020

Thursday, March 26, 2020 | 02:44pm

ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North Exit Ramp at SR 61 (Exit 122): Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, workers present and use extreme caution through this ramp widening project.

ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 127: On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 and Thursday, April 2, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews perform cable rail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic and use extreme caution in this area

ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway and Market Street in Clinton: SR 61 is reduced to one lane in each direction as crews perform work through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, lane shifts, and use extreme caution through this area.

ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/SR 9 Bridge over Clinch River between SR 61 and Carden Farm Drive: SR 9 northbound is reduced to one lane approaching the bridge as crews continue work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, lane shifts, and use extreme caution through this bridge construction project.

ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/SR 9 at SR 170: Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, possible lane closures, and use extreme caution through this intersection construction project.

BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 By-Pass at US 321/SR 73: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect possible delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 North and South between SR 35 Hall Road and Tyson Boulevard: Through Friday, March 27, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible brief rolling roadblocks between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform overhead utility work. Motorists should be alert for workers present, possible lane closures and brief stoppages of traffic through this roadway construction project. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-hall-road-to-tyson-blvd.html

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 335 Hunt Road between Ambrose Street and Ramsay Street: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times as crews install utilities through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present directing traffic and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 135 and 142: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Markers 151.7: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning on Sundays through Thursdays through this
project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South Bridge over US 25W/SR 9 near Mile Marker 160 in Jellico: I-75 is reduced to one travel lane in both directions around the clock as crews begin Phase 1 of this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential long delays during peak travel times, and use extreme caution
through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, US 25W/SR 9 underneath I-75 in Jellico at Exit 160: Motorists should be alert for lane closures underneath I-75 as crews begin Phase 1 of this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, US 25W/SR 9 Bridge over Big Creek in LaFollette: Motorists should be alert for lane closures, lane shifts and changing traffic patterns through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers
present, expect potential delays, and use caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, SR 116 near Log Mile 4.5: SR 116 is reduced to one travel lane controlled by a temporary signal through this slide repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, be prepared to stop, and use extreme caution through this area.

CARTER COUNTY, US 321SR 67 near the Watauga Point Recreational Area: Motorists should be alert for lane closures, workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this slope stabilization project.

CARTER COUNTY, SR 91 between Log Mile 18.57 to Log Mile 20.61 (Johnson County Line): SR 91 is reduced to one travel lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal in the Cherokee National Forest section of the highway for the completion of slide repair and slope stabilization work. Motorists should proceed through the signal with caution and plan for additional travel time. This project is estimated to be complete in May 2020.

COCKE COUNTY, SR 9 near I-40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect delays and use extreme caution through this area.

GREENE COUNTY, I-81 South near Mile Marker 21.2: On Thursday, March 26, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail
repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

GREENE COUNTY, SR 107 Bridge over Horse Creek near Log Mile 17.4: SR 107 is reduced to one travel lane controlled by a temporary signal through this bridge repair project. During the first phase of this repair project, Painter Road at the intersection of SR 107 will be closed and detoured. Pleasant Hill Road will be closed and detoured during the second phase of the project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, be prepared to stop, and use extreme caution through this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 11E/SR 34 between Maden Drive and MLK Parkway: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts
and possible lane closures through this area as crews perform work on the construction of pedestrian facilities in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this project.

HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 70 between Clinch Valley Road and Cave Springs Road: Motorists should be alert for a one lane condition controlled by a temporary traffic signal as work continues in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 415 and 413: On Monday, March 30, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures reducing I-40 to one lane between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadway repair activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 422 and 424: Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2020 through 6 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, I-40 will be reduced to one lane as crews perform bridge repair activities. This closure will remain in place around the clock throughout the weekend. Motorists should be alert for lane closures and lane shifts and expect potential long delays. Motorists should be alert for workers present
and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 421 and 430: Motorists should be alert for shoulder
closures as crews perform roadside clearing and grubbing through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be
alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-81 North near Mile Marker 6.3: On Monday, March 30, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail
repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-81 South near Mile Marker 1.8: On Monday, March 30, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail
repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 375 and West Hills (Exit 380): Beginning Sunday, March 29, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures Sundays through Thursdays between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway milling and resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 387.8: On Sunday, March 29, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 398.3: On Sunday, March 29, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs.
Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 11.3: On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-640 West between Mile Markers 7 and 5: Motorists should be alert for possible shoulder closures on Sundays through Thursdays between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform overhead sign installations. Motorists should expect delays, be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, US 11W/SR 1 Rutledge Pike Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad near Harris Road: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts and changing traffic patterns through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, US 25/SR 9 Clinton Highway at SR 131 West Emory Road: Motorists should be alert lane shifts through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Topside Road and Maloney Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and lane shifts as crews perform work through this project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed and use extreme caution through this area. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-little-river-to-maloney.html

KNOX COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Maloney Road and Woodson Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and lane shifts as crews perform work through this project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed and use extreme caution through this area. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-maloney-to-woodson.html

KNOX COUNTY, US 441 Broadway Viaduct between Jackson Avenue and Fifth Avenue: US 441 Broadway Viaduct over Norfolk Southern Railroad in downtown Knoxville is closed for bridge replacement. The Broadway Viaduct
will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the project. During the closure, Broadway will be closed from the intersection of Oak Avenue, Worlds Fair Park, and Jackson Avenue to just north of the Depot Avenue intersection. Depot Avenue will also be closed. These closures will ensure the safety of workers and motorists as crews demolish
the old bridge and reconstruct the new bridge. Primary and Local Detour Routes around the bridge closure will be in place. For detour routes and project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/broadway-viaduct.html

KNOX COUNTY, US 441/SR 71 Chapman Highway between Highland View Drive and Burnett Lane: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/chapman-highway-evans-to-burnett.html

KNOX COUNTY, SR 33 Maynardville Highway northbound between Doris Circle and Ledgerwood Road: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts and closed shoulders through this sidewalk construction project. Motorists should be alert for changed traffic patterns, workers present, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 62 Oak Ridge Highway between Karns Valley Road and Byington-Solway Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this slope stabilization project. Motorists should be alert for slowed traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Emory Road at Thompson School Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 162 Pellissippi Parkway West between I-40 and Lovell Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 169 Middlebrook Pike between Cedar Bluff Road and Old Cedar Bluff Road: Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, possible lane closures, and use extreme caution through this pedestrian facilities construction project

KNOX COUNTY, SR 170 East Raccoon Valley Road between I-75 and Old Raccoon Valley Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures through this utility project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 Concord Road between Turkey Creek Road and Northshore: Motorists should be alert for
possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists
should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-332-proposed-widening.html

KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 South Northshore Drive between Concord Park Road and Eagle Glen Drive: SR 332 is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this area due to a recent slide. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

LOUDON COUNTY, US 321/SR 73 between Simpson Road and US 11: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and lane shifts through this intersection widening project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use extreme caution through this area.

LOUDON COUNTY, SR 95 between Tarwater Road and Myers Road: On Monday, March 30, 2020, SR 95 will be closed to thru traffic and detoured as C.S.X. crews perform repairs to a railroad crossing. Motorists should follow signed detours, expect potential delays and use caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 356.9: On Sunday, March 29, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 between Industrial Lane and Second Avenue: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 both directions near Knife Works Lane: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this intersection construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 71 between US 411 and Macon Lane: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 416 near Webb Creek Road: SR 416 is reduced to one lane through this area due to a recent
slide. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 449 between Collier Drive and Blanton Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through this area as crews perform signal work. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 449 between Dollywood Lane and Jayell Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through this area as crews perform signal work. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 South near Mile Marker 57.1: On Monday, March 30, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, US 11E/SR 34 between north of SR 37 and north of River Road: Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, possible lane closures, and use extreme caution through this construction project.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 West near Mile Marker 11.3: On Thursday, March 26, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 East near Mile Marker 23.4: On Monday, March 30, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 East and West between Mile Markers 16 and 18: Motorists should be alert for possible brief rolling roadblocks to occur daily around 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for blasting inside this construction project. Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following
morning. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect delays, and use extreme caution approaching this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 354 Boones Creek Road at I-26: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this construction project. Lake Park Drive will be closed and detoured at the intersection with SR 354 as construction continues in this area. Motorists should follow signed detour. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect delays and use extreme caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, US 11E/SR 34 between SR 381 and North Center Street: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 381 between Clinchfield Street and Sells Avenue: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of
Transportation SmartWay website at https://smartway.tn.gov/traffic.

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