Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for April 18-24, 2024

BLOUNT COUNTY, I-140 and SR 162 Ramps to US 129/ SR 115 North and South: On Thursday, April 18, 2024 and Monday, April 22, 2024 through Friday, April 26, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible alternating ramp closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway surface treatment activities.  Motorists should seek alternate routes during these closures.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area. This work will be weather dependent.

BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/ SR 115 North and South Ramps to I-140 and SR 162: On Thursday, April 18, 2024 and Monday, April 22, 2024 through Friday, April 26, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible alternating ramp closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway surface treatment activities.  Motorists should seek alternate routes during these closures.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.  This work will be weather dependent.

BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/ SR 115 between Log Mile 7 and Log Mile 9: On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 through Thursday, April 25, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. as crews perform guardrail installations.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

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

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 142.2: On Wednesday, April 24, 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 guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 148 and 150: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly Sundays through Thursdays between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 156 and 161: 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 project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in 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, SR 67 at SR 37: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through this signal upgrade project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

CARTER COUNTY, SR 67 between Log Miles 5.9 and 6.4: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary 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.

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, SR 35 between Old Newport Highway and Fain Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 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, US 25/ SR 32 near Log Mile 10.2: On Monday, April 22, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews perform roadway testing.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

GREENE COUNTY, SR 70 between South Greene Street and Old Dam Road: SR 70 is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal left in place around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, new conditions, and use extreme caution in this area.  This traffic condition is estimated to be in place through May 31, 2024.

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.  This project is estimated to be complete on or before April 30, 2024.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 414: On Tuesday, April 23, 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 guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 421: On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. as crews perform roadway testing.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, 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.

KNOX COUNTY, I-640 East and West between Mile Markers 6 and 10: I-640 is currently reduced from three lanes to two between Broadway (MM 6) and I-40 (MM 10) through this resurfacing rubblization project. These reductions will remain in place around the clock. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.  For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/i-640-reconstruction.html

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 Topside Road and Maloney Road: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and lane shifts on southbound Alcoa Highway near John Sevier Highway. 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, SR 1 Kingston Pike between Wesley Road and Golf Club Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and/or 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this construction project.

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.

ROANE COUNTY, SR 29 between Log Miles 6.8 and 8.7: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, SR 61 at I-40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. through this lighting project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

SCOTT COUNTY, SR 63 between SR 456 and Norma Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 405 and 412: Motorists should be alert for possible mobile lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning as crew perform roadway maintenance activities.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, US 11W/ SR 1 at I-26: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this project. The I-26 westbound exit ramp onto US 11W (SR 1) will be reduced to one lane until construction is complete. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, expect potential 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.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 126 between Log Mile 4 and Log Mile 5: Through Wednesday, April 24, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. as crews perform roadside maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

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 and equipment present, and use caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 353 between Log Miles 0.3 and 0.6: SR 353 is reduced to one lane through this bridge repair project.  Wide loads more than 9.5 feet in width are prohibited and should follow signed detour route.  Motorists should be alert for worker present, changed conditions, be prepared to stop, 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.

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