State Route 63
Campbell and Claiborne counties
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is constructing improvements to State Route 63 in Campbell and Claiborne counties. The SR 63 corridor between Campbell County and Claiborne County is a principal arterial roadway. This section is a part of both the National Highway System, as well as the Appalachian Development Highway system. Within the region, SR 63 also serves as an alternate corridor for I-75 when necessary. The proposed improvements along SR 63 are intended to increase capacity, correct roadway deficiencies, and improve safety.
Due to the size of the proposed improvements to SR 63, TDOT has divided the project into four segments. Two of the segments are currently under construction, with construction along the corridor set to conclude in 2025.
Current Status: January 6, 2025
PROJECT UPDATE
Stream mitigation in Claiborne County has reached substantial completion. The contractor will install trees this fall. There have been 48 box culvert extensions put into place. Excavation and fill operations continue. Phase 2 gradework in Campbell County is underway. Phase 1 paving operations are underway in Claiborne County.
Construction start: June 2020
Estimated completion*: 2025
Campbell County | ||
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From LaFollette city limits to near Frontier Road/Woodson Lane |
Complete | May 2023 |
From near Frontier Road/Woodson Lane to Claiborne County line |
Construction | Estimated September 2025 |
Claiborne County | ||
From Campbell County line to Hall Lane | Construction | Estimated September 2025 |
From west of Old Town Creek to SR 32 |
Complete | September 2021 |

History and Background
The sections from Lafollette to Hall Lane will be widened to four 12-foot travel lanes, with a 12-foot center turn lane. Two new traffic signals are also planned at the intersection of SR 63 and Myers Lane and the intersection of SR 63 and Middlesboro Road/Wildwood Circle.
The section from Old Town Creek to SR 32 will be reconfigured within the existing right-of-way to accommodate two 12-foot travel lanes, with a third 12-foot lane alternating between a center turn lane, a truck climbing lane, and a passing lane. This section will also include a shared-use path.

Key Project Milestones
November 6, 2024
Stream mitigation in Claiborne County has reached substantial completion. The contractor will install trees this fall. There have been 48 box culvert extensions put into place. Excavation and fill operations continue. Phase 2 gradework in Campbell County is underway. Base stone operations are progressing in Claiborne County.
September 11, 2024
Stream mitigation in Claiborne County has reached substantial completion. The contractor will install trees in the fall. There have been 46 box culvert extensions put into place. Excavation and fill operations continuing. Phase 2 gradework in Campbell County is underway. Base stone operations are progressing in Claiborne County.
July 17, 2024
All phases of the stream mitigation in Claiborne County have been substantially completed. The contractor will install trees in the fall. There have been 46 box culvert extensions put into place. Excavation and fill operations continuing. Phase 1 paving of the AS Mix has been completed in Campbell County. Paving of the A Mix is underway for Campbell County. Phase 2 traffic shift has been completed in Campbell County. Base stone operations are progressing in Claiborne County.

Project Imagery & Visuals
Public Meeting Displays
Campbell County:
- Lafollette Urban Boundary to Frontier Road/Woodson Lane
- Frontier Road/Woodson Lane to Campbell-Claiborne County Line
Claiborne County:
Progress Photos

Public Involvement and Engagement
A NEPA/Design Public Meeting was held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Valley View Elementary School, 1187 Old Middlesboro Highway, LaFollette, Tennessee, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to gather public input on the SR 63 widening projects in Campbell and Claiborne Counties.

Environment
A NEPA/Design Public Meeting was held in 2016, at Valley View Elementary School in LaFollette, TN.
Project Contacts
Mark Nagi
TDOT Region 1 Regional Communications Officer (media)
Email: Mark.Nagi@tn.gov
Phone: 865.594.0161
Daniel Singleton (Project Manager)
TDOT Region 1 Team Lead
Email: Daniel.Singleton@tn.gov
Stacy Weaver
TDOT Region 1 Roadway Design Manager
Email: Stacy.Weaver@tn.gov