Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for June 19-25, 2025
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 127.6: On Thursday, June 19, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary 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, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 between Bill Key Lane and Old Batley Road: Motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures during daylight hours through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 170 Edgemoor Road between Melton Lake Drive and Old Emory Road: On Saturday, June 28, 2025, motorists should be alert for construction activities that will result in temporary traffic impacts. Beginning at 6 a.m., SR 170 will be temporarily closed to thru traffic between Melton Lake Drive and Old Emory Road as TVA performs construction activities at Bull Run Fossil Plant. The estimated duration of this temporary closure is 30 minutes. This temporary closure will be repeated around midday. This schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions. Motorists are advised to expect delays, seek alternate routes, and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/ SR 115 Tail of the Dragon: Due to the recent closure of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee and North Carolina State Line, this is a reminder for commercial vehicles in Tennessee and North Carolina attempting to use this roadway to bypass areas affected by recent flooding. No trucks with trailers over 30 feet in length, or single units over 30 feet in length are permitted on US 129 “The Dragon” in Tennessee or North Carolina. Thru truck traffic in Tennessee should take I-81 North to Virginia and then take I-77 South into North Carolina. These restrictions of US 129 will be strictly enforced day and night.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 162 Pellissippi Parkway between Cusick Road and SR 33: SR 162 is reduced from two lanes to one through this project as construction crews perform bridge work in this area. Motorists should be alert for possible brief rolling roadblocks between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, as needed, for blasting operations. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 321 between Long Branch Road and Stables Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing 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 between Mile Markers 156 and 161: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this project. Motorists should expect potential delays, be alert for slow or stopped traffic, 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.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, SR 63 between SR 297 and Stinking Creek Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
CARTER COUNTY, US 321/SR 67 Bridge over the Doe River between N. Sycamore and N. Main: The US 321/SR 67 Bridge over the Doe River in Elizabethton is closed due to damages sustained during recent storm events. Large truck traffic should seek alternate routes around this area. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/
CARTER COUNTY, US 321/SR 159 between Green Hollow Road and Poga Road: This section of US 321/ SR 159 is closed due to damages sustained during recent storm events. Motorists should seek alternate routes around this area. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/
CARTER COUNTY, SR 37 between Log Miles 1.4 and 1.6: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this slope stabilization 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, I-40 East between Mile Marker 447 and North Carolina State Line: I-40 East is closed at Mile Marker 447 in Tennessee due to recent flash flooding on June 18, 2025, which caused a slide at Mile Marker 451. I-40 “Thru Traffic” should follow I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South. This full closure is estimated to be in effect for approximately two weeks. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/
COCKE COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Marker 7 in North Carolina and Mile Marker 447 in Tennessee: I-40 West is closed at Mile Marker 7 in North Carolina due to recent flash flooding on June 18, 2025, which caused a slide in Tennessee at Mile Marker 451. I-40 “Thru Traffic” in North Carolina should follow I-26 West or I-77 North to I-81 South. This full closure is estimated to be in effect for approximately two weeks. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/
COCKE COUNTY, US 25/70 between Tennessee State Line and Hot Springs, North Carolina: Thru truck traffic is prohibited on US 25/70 in North Carolina between the Tennessee State Line and Hot Springs, North Carolina. Truck traffic to North Carolina should follow I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South. Traffic wider than 10 feet is prohibited on I-26 between Mile Markers 37 and 40.
COCKE COUNTY, SR 35 between Old Newport Highway and Fain Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
GRAINGER COUNTY, SR 131 between Log Miles 7 and 8: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 107 Bridge over the Nolichucky River: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours as crews complete final items through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 351 Bridge over the Nolichucky River between Clemmer Drive and Sand Bar Road: The SR 351 Bridge over the Nolichucky River is open to one lane traffic controlled by a temporary signal. Motorists should expect delays and use extreme caution in this area. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/
HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 11E/ SR 34 near Depot Street and Jay Bird Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures and brief stoppages by flagging personnel at various times through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 11E/ SR 34 between Depot Street and Hawkins County Line: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 66 between Log Miles 19.2 and 29.8: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 344 between SR 113 and US 11W/SR 1: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 346 near Log Mile 8.2: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 0 and 7.5: 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, possible slow traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, US 11E/SR 34 at North Chucky Pike: 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.
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.
JOHNSON COUNTY, US 321/SR 159 between Carter County Line and North Carolina State Line: This section of US 321/ SR 159 is closed due to damages sustained during recent storm events. Motorists should seek alternate routes around this area. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 398 and 402: On Sunday, June 22, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible rolling roadblocks to occur between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. as utility crews perform overhead line work. Motorists should be alert for slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-275 North and South between I-40 and I-640: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures and ramp closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadwork and bridge work activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
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 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/sr115-us-129-alcoa-highway.html
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.
MONROE COUNTY, US 411/ SR 33 Bridge over Little Tennessee River near Log Mile 16.7: Motorists should be alert for lane reductions through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, possible slow traffic, and use extreme caution through is area. This project is estimated to be complete on or before July 31, 2025.
MONROE COUNTY, US 411 between Log Miles 5.3 and 7.1: 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, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 356 and 364: 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, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, US 70/ SR 1 between SR 326 and Loudon County Line: Motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadway resurfacing activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this resurfacing project.
SCOTT COUNTY, US 27 between SR 63 and Reed Road: Motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. as crews perform roadway resurfacing activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this resurfacing project.
SEVIER COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 405 and 410: 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, possible slow traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 54 and 58: 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, slow or stopped traffic, expect delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 North and South at Exit 57: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures on the entrance and exit ramps as crews perform concrete ramp repairs. Motorist should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in 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 93 at Bloomingdale Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this signal upgrade project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 East between Mile Markers 39 and 40.2: I-26 East is reduced to one lane through this area. All vehicles more than 10 feet in width are restricted/prohibited through this area due to narrow lane with no shoulder. Traffic wider than 10 feet in width should follow the wide load detour using I-81 and I-77. The eastbound exit ramp to Exit 40 (Jackson Love Highway) is open. Motorists should use extreme caution in this area. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/
UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 West between Mile Markers 41.4 and 37: I-26 West is reduced to one lane through this area and shifted to the eastbound side of the interstate. All vehicles more than 10 feet in width are restricted/prohibited through this area due to narrow lanes with no shoulder. Traffic wider than 10 feet in width should follow the wide load detour using I-77 and I-81. The entrance ramp to I-26 West from Jackson Love Highway at Exit 40 is closed. Motorists in Erwin should access I-26 West at Exit 37. Motorists should use extreme caution in this area. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/
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 present and use caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 61 between SR 33 and SR 131: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 131 Tazewell Pike between Knox County Line and Grainger County Line: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 Bridge over the Nolichucky River between Taylors Bridge Road and SR 107: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours as crews complete final items through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 between Log Miles 10.9 and 17.9: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 353 Bridge over the Nolichucky River: The SR 353 Bridge over the Nolichucky River is closed due to damages sustained during recent storm events. Motorists should seek alternate routes around this area. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/
For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at https://smartway.tn.gov/traffic