US 411 (State Route 35)
Jefferson & Sevier counties
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is conducting improvements on State Route 35 (US 411) in Jefferson and Sevier Counties. The project will take place on State Route 35 from near Sims Road, in Sevier County, to Chestnut Hill at SR 92, in Jefferson County, and will be 3.778 miles of entirely new alignment. This project is the third phase of construction along SR 35.
The new section of SR 35 consists of five 12-foot travel lanes, including a 12-foot center turn lane, and 12-foot shoulders (ten feet paved). The project also includes the construction of five box culverts on SR 35, one box culvert on Dickey School Road, and one box bridge over Flat Creek on SR 35. This project also includes improvements to SR 35's existing alignment.
Current Status: July 17, 2024
Waterline installation continues at the tie-in point on Sims Road. JBC built a temporary construction road over the structure at station 215+38. Blalock continues construction on the box culvert at 27+92 on Dickey School Road. Mass hauling in progress in the Jefferson County end of the project.
Construction start: May 2023
Estimated completion*: October 2026
Funding Type: 80% Federal, 20% State
Traffic Impacts
After the contractor completes initial project activities and prepares to begin major construction, TDOT will announce any impacts to traffic.
History and Background
SR 35 is a major corridor from Greenville to Maryville. The purpose of the project is to create a safer, more efficient route for SR 35.
Project Imagery & Visuals
Project Contacts
Jacob Gasnow, PE
TDOT Region 1 Team Lead
Email: Jacob.Gasnow@tn.gov
Mark Nagi
TDOT Region 1 Regional Communications Officer (media)
Phone: 865.594.0161
Email: Mark.Nagi@tn.gov