Bridge Construction Prompts Closure of State Route 70 at Hagan Reynolds Road in Hawkins County

Motorists traveling on State Route 70 in Hawkins County should be aware of road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic.

State Route 70 is now closed near Coran Road and Hagan Reynolds Road to allow for the construction of a new bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Signage is in place to direct motorists on State Route 70 and State Route 66 around the work zone via Old Highway 66 and Old Highway 113.

Wide Loads traveling on I-81 North and South will need to utilize Exit 23 (Greeneville/Bulls Gap) to bypass the State Route 70 work zone. Wide Loads will take U.S. 11E South to State Route 66, continuing until the end of the detour route.

Motorists should use extreme caution as workers are present in this area.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and “Know Before You Go!” by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.