Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for August 21-27, 2025
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 127 and 131: On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and Wednesday, August 27, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 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 through this area.
ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/ SR 9 between Church Street and Cullom Street: Motorists should be alert for partial road closures with detours in place as utility crews perform work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, follow signed detours, 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 62 between SR 61 and Union Valley Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/ SR 115 Tail of the Dragon: Due to the one lane condition of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee and North Carolina State Line as repairs continue from Hurricane Helene, this is a reminder for commercial vehicles in Tennessee and North Carolina attempting to use US 129 as an alternate around the I-40 work zone. 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, SR 334 between Armona Road and Proffitt Springs Road: Through Friday, August 29, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform work in this area. 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, I-75 South between Mile Markers 134 and 132: Through Saturday, August 23, 2025, I-75 South will be reduced to one lane in this area around the clock as crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should expect potential long delays, be alert for slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 133 and 135: On Sunday, August 24, 2025, through Wednesday, August 27, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 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 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 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.
CARTER COUNTY, SR 143 between Log Miles 4.1 and 10: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. through this guardrail installation project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, SR 33 between Log Miles 13.1 and 22.7: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. through this resurfacing 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 West near Mile Marker 439.6: On Monday, August 25, 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.
COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Marker 446 and North Carolina State Line: I-40 East is reduced to 1 lane between Mile Marker 446 in Tennessee and Mile Marker 7 in North Carolina due to damages sustained during Hurricane Helene. Traffic wider than 8 ½ feet is prohibited through this area. Wide Loads should follow I-81 North to I-77 South. This area remains a heavily active construction zone as permanent repairs continue. Motorists should be alert for workers and construction equipment entering and exiting the roadway in this work zone. Motorists should be alert that there are areas with no shoulders and no emergency pull off locations through this work zone. There are no services in this area. Motorists should ensure they have plenty of fuel and vehicle is in good mechanical condition traveling through this area. Motorists should expect potential long delays. Motorists should be prepared to stop and be alert for slow or stopped traffic. Motorists should use extreme caution and avoid all distractions traveling through this area. I-40 “Thru Traffic” should continue to follow I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South to avoid potential major delays. 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, US 25/70 between Rhyne Camp Road and Generation Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. as crews perform roadway work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, 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 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.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 7.5 and 12: On Tuesday, August 26, 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 roadway testing activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 11E/ SR 34 near South Fairmont Avenue : Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadside work activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
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.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 25/ SR 32 at Progress Parkway and Thoroughbred Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 1 between Garland Avenue and Sullivan County Line: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary 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.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-81 North and South near Mile Marker 4: Beginning 7 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, through 6 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2025, I-81 North and South will be reduced to one lane around the clock as crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should be alert for slow or stopped traffic, expect potential long 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.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, SR 113 at SR 341: Through August 29, 2025, 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.
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/
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 167 between Log Miles 2.6 and 18.4: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. through this guardrail installation project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 370 and 377: On Sunday, August 24, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway survey activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 385 and 388: On Monday, August 25, 2025, and Wednesday, August 27, 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 roadway testing activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, 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 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway 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 25/ SR 9 Clinton Highway between Schaad Road and Anderson County Line: 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.
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 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Topside Road and Maloney Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures, lane shifts, and new traffic patterns 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/sr115-us-129-alcoa-highway.html
KNOX COUNTY, US 441/ SR 33 between Rose Avenue and Regal Lane: 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 resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, US 441/ SR 33 between Powers Street and Atlantic Avenue: Through Friday, August 22, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform sidewalk construction. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
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.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 33 Maryville Pike between Candora Avenue and Mayfield Avenue: On Monday, August 25, 2025, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary road closure with detour between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as utility crews perform work. Motorists should be alert for workers present, follow signed detours, and use extreme caution through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 363 and 369: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform work through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, SR 72 between Monroe County Line and Good Hollow Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
MONROE COUNTY, I-75 North at Exit 62: On Sunday, August 24, 2025 and Monday, August 25, 2025, I-75 North will be closed between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews set overhead bridge beams. I-75 Northbound traffic will be diverted off the interstate at Exit 62 and back on the interstate at the northbound entrance ramp. Motorists should be alert for lane closures approaching this area, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.
MONROE COUNTY, SR 322 Oakland Road at I-75: Through Wednesday, August 27, 2025, motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures with flag persons directing traffic as crews perform bridge work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 340 and 363: On Monday, August 25, 2025, and Tuesday, August 26, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary mobile lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews perform roadway repair activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 355: Beginning 7 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, through 6 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2025, I-40 West will be reduced to one lane around the clock as crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should be alert for slow or stopped traffic, expect potential long delays, 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.
SEVIER COUNTY, US 411/ SR 35 between Log Miles 17.6 and 24.2: 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.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 449 between Middle Creek Road and Collier Drive: Through August 29, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadside construction activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 449 between Parkway and Jake Thomas Road: Motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. as crews perform roadside construction activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, 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 South near Mile Marker 69.1: On Monday, August 25, 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.
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. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and 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. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and 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 new lane shifts through this project. 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 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, I-26 East near Mile Marker 16.5: On Monday, August 25, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews perform roadway sign replacement. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 East and West between Mile Markers 24 and 25: On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and Wednesday, August 27, 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 roadway testing activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, 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/
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 354 between SR 34 and Christian Church Road: 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 resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, 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
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.