Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for May 23-29, 2024
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/ SR 115 between Tabcat Creek (LM 0) and North Carolina State Line (LM 11.1): Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 334 bridge over CSX Railroad: Motorists should be alert for workers present and lane closures through this bridge repair project. Motorists should use extreme caution through this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 148 and 150: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly Sundays through Thursdays between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 156 and 161: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, SR 9 Bridge over Cove Lake: SR 9 Bridge over Cove Lake is reduced to one lane in each direction through this bridge repair project. These reductions will remain in place around the clock and are estimated to be complete on or before July 31, 2024. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, SR 63 between Frontier Road/Woodson Lane and Claiborne County Line: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, SR 63 between Campbell County Line and Hall Lane: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
COCKE COUNTY, SR 35 between Old Newport Highway and Fain Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 70 between South Greene Street and Old Dam Road: SR 70 is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal left in place around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, new conditions, and use extreme caution in this area. This traffic condition is estimated to be in place through May 31, 2024.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 11/SR 34 between N. Bellwood Road and Merchant Greene Boulevard: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform work through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 25/SR 32 at Progress Parkway/Thoroughbred Run Road: Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, lane shifts and use extreme caution through this construction project.
HANCOCK COUNTY, SR 33 between Campbell Drive and Harrison Street: SR 33 is closed and detoured in this area as crews replace the bridge over Greasy Creek. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, follow signed detour, and use extreme caution in this area.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, US 25/70/SR 9 over Rimmer Creek (L.M. 13.2) and Koontz Creek (L.M. 14.2): Motorists should be alert for workers present, possible lane closures at various times, and use extreme caution through this construction project.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, SR 113 at SR 341: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform work through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-640 East Ramp to SR 62 (Exit 1): On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 though Friday, May 31, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane reductions between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform roadway surface treatment activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area. This work will be weather dependent.
KNOX COUNTY, I-640 East and West between Mile Markers 6 and 10: I-640 is currently reduced from three lanes to two between Broadway (MM 6) and I-40 (MM 10) through this resurfacing rubblization project. These reductions will remain in place around the clock. 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/i-640-reconstruction.html
KNOX COUNTY, Various Interstates through Knoxville: Motorists should be alert for possible mobile lane closures nightly between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in 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 are advised to use extreme caution as workers will be present. 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 Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway construction between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail. Motorists should be alert for crews intermittently pacing traffic between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) daily, as needed, to move equipment and materials within the project limits and to conduct routine roadway maintenance. Disruptions to traffic flow are anticipated to be short in nature. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed, be alert for slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this construction project. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/state-route-115.html
KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike between Wesley Road and Golf Club Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and/or 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this construction project.
KNOX COUNTY, US 441/ SR 71 between Simpson Road and Hendron Chapel Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures, workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this construction project.
ROANE COUNTY, SR 29 between Log Miles 6.8 and 8.7: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, SR 61 at I-40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. through this lighting project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
SCOTT COUNTY, SR 63 between SR 456 and Norma Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 405 and 409: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 North and South near Mile Marker 59: On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. as crews perform roadside maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 between Log Miles 4.7 and 7.7: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Log Miles 3.18 and 3.99: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 93 Bridge over South Fork Holston River and Plant Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 357 between Log Miles 0.2 and 2.4: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between Knox County Line and SR 144: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this construction widening project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, workers and equipment present, and use caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River: On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform bridge inspections. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 353 between Log Miles 0.3 and 0.6: SR 353 is reduced to one lane through this bridge repair project. Wide loads more than 9.5 feet in width are prohibited and should follow signed detour route. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, be prepared to stop, and use extreme caution through this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 381 University Parkway between W. Locust and State of Franklin: Through August 16, 2024, motorists should be alert for lane closures and lane shifts as crews perform utility construction through this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, 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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