Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for November 14-20, 2024

ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 between US 25 and Longmire Road Road: On Monday, November 18, 2024 through Tuesday, November 26, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures daily between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. as utility crews perform lighting work through this area.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in 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 through this construction project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, I-140 East and West between Mile Markers 11 and 0:  Motorists should be alert for shoulder closures in place and possible lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadside construction activities through this I.T.S. expansion project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

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 changed conditions, workers present, and use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 334 bridge over CSX Railroad: Motorists should be alert for workers present and lane closures through this bridge repair project. Motorists should use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 335 William Blount Drive at US 411: On Sunday, November 17, 2024 through Tuesday, November 19, 2024, SR 335 William Blount Drive will be closed at the intersection with US 411 nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews mill, pave and install signal loops in this intersection.  Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, follow detour route, 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 nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing 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 Ridenour Lane and Ellison Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures daily between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadway 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, 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.

CARTER COUNTY, US 321/SR 67 Bridge over the Doe River 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/

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 at Mile Marker 451: I-40 East is closed at Mile Marker 451 due to damages sustained during recent storm events.  I-40 between Mile Marker 447 Hartford Road and Mile Marker 451 Waterville Road is open to local traffic only.  I-40 remains closed in North Carolina at the State Line. No thru traffic access to North Carolina on I-40.  No large truck traffic should proceed beyond Mile Marker 432 except local deliveries. All thru traffic to North Carolina should follow I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South. Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.  For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/

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.

GREENE COUNTY, SR 107 Bridge over the Nolichucky River: The SR 107 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/

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 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/

HAMBLEN COUNTY, I-81 North near Mile Marker 14.5: On Sunday, November 17, 2024 and Monday, November18, 2024, 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 bridge repairs.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 25/SR 32 between US 11E and bridge over Holston River : Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this concrete rehabilitation project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 25/SR 32 near Exit 1A : On Monday, November 18, 2024 and Tuesday, November 19, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform sign replacements.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 25/SR 32 at Progress Parkway/Thoroughbred Run Road: Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, lane shifts and use extreme caution through this construction project.

HANCOCK COUNTY, SR 33 between Campbell Drive and Harrison Street: SR 33 is closed and detoured in this area as crews replace the bridge over Greasy Creek.  Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, follow signed detour, and use extreme caution in this area. 

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 0 and 8: On Thursday, November 21, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible mobile lane closures between the hours of 9 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.

 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:  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/

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 378.5 and 381:  On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 and Wednesday, November 20, 2024, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform bridge joint repairs. The entrance ramp to I-40 East from North Gallaher View Road will be temporarily closed during these times.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 110 and 114: On Sunday, November 17, 2024, motorists should be alert for a series of rolling roadblocks between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. as utility crews perform overhead line work.  Motorists should be alert for slow or stopped traffic, expect delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-140 East and West between Mile Markers 0 and 11:  Motorists should be alert for shoulder closures in place and possible lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadside construction activities through this I.T.S. expansion project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow 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 8p.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 Topside Road and Maloney Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and lane shifts 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/sr-115-alcoa-highway-little-river-to-maloney.html

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/state-route-115.html

KNOX COUNTY, US 441/ SR 33 between Central Street and Mineral Springs Avenue: 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, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in 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 158 James White Parkway Westbound Ramp to Cumberland Avenue: The ramp from westbound James White Parkway to Cumberland Avenue will be closed on Thursday, November 14, 2024 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning, and again at 11 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 through 5 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2024 as crews perform concrete roadway repairs.  Motorists should use Summit Hill Drive or Walnut Street to access the downtown area from James White Parkway during these times.  Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 between Brooklawn Street and Concord Road: On Monday, November 18, 2024 through Friday, November 22, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadside work in this area. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

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.

MORGAN COUNTY, SR 116 Petros Highway over Stockstill Creek: SR 116 is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this box bridge replacement project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 341.6: On Thursday, November 14, 2024, 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, I-81 North and South near Mile Marker 59: On Sunday, November 17, 2024, motorists should be alert for a rolling roadblock between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. as utility crews perform overhead line work. Motorists should be alert for slow or stopped traffic, expect delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Log Miles 3.18 and 3.99: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, 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.

UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 East between Mile Markers 39 and 40.2: I-26 East is reduced to one lane through this area and shifted to the westbound side of the interstate. 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 closed. Motorists should use Exit 37 to access Erwin.  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. 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.  Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.  For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/

UNICOI COUNTY, SR 36 between Log Miles 0 to 7.5: This section of SR 36 is closed from Log Mile 0 to 7.5 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/

UNICOI COUNTY, SR 81 near the Washington County Line: This section of SR 81 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/

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.

VARIOUS ROUTES IN UPPER EAST TN: Motorists should be alert for crews working on several routes in Carter, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington Counties as repairs are still ongoing due to damages sustained during Hurricane Helene. Some routes remained closed. Motorists should use extreme caution as they travel these routes.  For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 Bridge over the Nolichucky River between Taylors Bridge Road and SR 107: The SR 81 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 81 near the Unicoi County Line: This section of SR 81 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 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

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