BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/ SR 115 South between W. Hunt Road and North Hall Road: On Sunday, April 7, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews relocate I.T.S. devices. Motorists should be alert for workers present, potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, I-140 and SR 162 Ramps to US 129/ SR 115 North and South: On Monday, April 8, 2024 through Friday, April 12, 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.
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BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/ SR 115 North and South Ramps to I-140 and SR 162: On Monday, April 8, 2024 through Friday, April 12, 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, 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 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.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 South near Mile Marker 21: On Sunday, April 7, 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, slowed 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.
HAWKINS COUNTY SR 1 near Netherland Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform sidewalk construction activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, and use extreme caution through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY SR 70 between Hagan Reynolds Road and Center Street: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform sidewalk construction activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, 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.
JOHNSON COUNTY SR 67 between Hillsdale Road and South Shady Street: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform sidewalk construction activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, and use extreme caution through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY SR 418 at South Shady Street: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform sidewalk construction activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, and use extreme caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Marker 389 and 387: On Sunday, April 7, 2024 through Tuesday, April 9, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform roadway milling and paving activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect delays, and use extreme caution through this area. I-40 westbound thru traffic can use I-640 as an alternate to avoid this work zone.
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 temporary nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning as crews install rock catchment fence 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 Henley Street Tunnel Northbound Ramp to I-40 West: On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 the loop ramp from Henley Street Tunnel to I-40 West will be closed between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should seek alternate routes during this closure. Motorists should be alert for workers present 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 331 Tazewell Pike between Campbell’s Point Road and Old Tazewell Pike: On Monday, April 8, 2024 through Thursday, April 18, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as utility crews perform maintenance work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, North Cedar Bluff Ramp to I-40 East: On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, motorists should be alert for possible ramp closure 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 times. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area. This work will be weather dependent.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 367.6: On Monday, April 8, 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, slowed traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
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. Motorist 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.
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.
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, I-26 West near Mile Markers 11.4 and 15.7: On Sunday, April 7, 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, slowed traffic, and use extreme 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 workers 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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