The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has released its weekly construction report for East Tennessee. The report outlines various construction activities, lane closures, and potential delays from August 15-21, 2024. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in these areas.
**Anderson County:**
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– **SR 62 between SR 61 and Union Valley Road:** Possible temporary lane closures nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should be alert for workers and use extreme caution.
**Blount County:**
– **I-140 East near Mile Marker 10:** Possible lane closures nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. due to roadside construction. Be cautious of workers, slow traffic, and potential delays.
– **US 321/ SR 73 between Tuckaleechee Pike and Bridge over Hesse Creek:** Possible temporary lane closures nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing work. Expect slow or stopped traffic and potential delays.
– **SR 334 bridge over CSX Railroad:** Lane closures and workers present for bridge repair. Use extreme caution.
**Campbell County:**
– **I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 140 and 147 and 156 and 160:** Possible nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing projects. Expect potential delays and slow traffic.
– **SR 9 Bridge over Cove Lake:** Reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock for bridge repair. Expect slow traffic and potential delays.
– **SR 63 between Frontier Road/Woodson Lane and Claiborne County Line:** Possible temporary lane closures from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Be alert for slow traffic and potential delays.
**Claiborne County:**
– **SR 63 between Campbell County Line and Hall Lane:** Possible temporary lane closures from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expect slow traffic and potential delays.
**Cocke County:**
– **SR 35 between Old Newport Highway and Fain Road:** Possible temporary lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be cautious of workers and potential delays.
**Greene County:**
– **I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 44 and 50:** Possible nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing. Expect slow traffic and potential delays.
**Hamblen County:**
– **US 11/SR 34 between N. Bellwood Road and Merchant Greene Boulevard:** Possible lane closures nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for intersection improvements. Use extreme caution.
– **US 25/SR 32 at Progress Parkway/Thoroughbred Run Road:** Workers present and possible lane shifts. Use extreme caution.
**Hancock County:**
– **SR 33 between Campbell Drive and Harrison Street:** Closed and detoured for bridge replacement. Follow signed detour and use extreme caution.
**Jefferson County:**
– **I-40 East near Mile Marker 416:** Possible lane closures on August 21, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for maintenance. Expect slow traffic and potential delays.
– **US 25/70/SR 9 over Rimmer Creek and Koontz Creek:** Possible lane closures at various times. Use extreme caution.
– **SR 92 between Log Miles 9.7 and 13.5:** Possible lane closures nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing. Be cautious of workers and slow traffic.
– **SR 113 at SR 341:** Possible lane closures daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for intersection improvements. Use extreme caution.
**Johnson County:**
– **SR 67 between US 421 and Pedro Shoun Ln.:** Possible lane closures daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for resurfacing. Expect slow traffic and potential delays.
– **SR 418 between US 421 and Hady St.:** Possible nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing. Be cautious of workers and slow traffic.
**Knox County:**
– **I-275 North and South between Mile Markers 0 and 2:** Brief rolling roadblock on August 18, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. for utility work. Expect slow traffic.
– **I-640 East and West between Mile Markers 6 and 10:** Possible nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays.
– **Various Interstates through Knoxville:** Possible mobile lane closures nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for maintenance. Be alert for workers and slow traffic.
– **US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Topside Road and Maloney Road:** Possible lane closures and shifts. Use extreme caution.
– For project information, go to TDOT Alcoa Highway Project.
– **US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail:** Possible temporary nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Expect traffic pacing and potential short delays.
– For project information, go to TDOT SR 115 Project.
– **US 441/ SR 71 between Simpson Road and Hendron Chapel Road:** Possible lane closures and changed conditions. Use extreme caution.
**Loudon County:**
– **I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 66 and 74:** Possible nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing. Expect slow traffic.
– **SR 322 from Roane County Line to Monroe County Line:** Possible lane closures daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for resurfacing. Be cautious of workers and slow traffic.
**Monroe County:**
– **US 411/ SR 33 Bridge over Little Tennessee River:** Lane reductions for bridge repair. Expect slow traffic and potential delays. Project to be completed by July 31, 2025.
**Morgan County:**
– **SR 116 Petros Highway over Stockstill Creek:** Reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal for bridge replacement. Expect slow traffic.
**Roane County:**
– **SR 61 at I-40:** Possible lane closures daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for lighting project. Be cautious of workers.
– **SR 322 from SR 72 to Loudon County Line:** Possible lane closures daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for resurfacing. Expect slow traffic.
– **I-40 East near Mile Marker 341.5:** Possible temporary lane closures on August 15, 2024, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for guardrail repairs. Use extreme caution.
**Sullivan County:**
– **SR 36 between Log Miles 4.7 and 7.7:** Possible nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing. Be cautious of workers.
– **SR 75 between Log Miles 3.18 and 3.99:** Possible lane closures at various times for construction. Expect potential delays.
– **SR 93 Bridge over South Fork Holston River and Plant Road:** Possible lane closures at various times for bridge repair. Use extreme caution.
– **SR 357 between Log Miles 0.2 and 2.4:** Possible daily lane closures from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for resurfacing. Be cautious of workers.
– **SR 394 between I-81 and SR 1:** Possible nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing. Use extreme caution.
**Unicoi County:**
– **I-26 West near Mile Marker 30:** Possible lane closures on August 20, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for maintenance. Expect slow traffic.
**Union County:**
– **SR 33 between Knox County Line and SR 144:** Possible lane closures at various times for widening project. Use extreme caution.
**Washington County:**
– **I-26 West near Mile Marker 13:** Possible temporary lane closures on August 21, 2024, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for maintenance. Use extreme caution.
– **SR 381 University Parkway between W. Locust and State of Franklin:** Lane closures and shifts through August 16, 2024, for utility construction. Expect changed conditions.
For information on statewide interstate construction, visit the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website.
TDOT is also on Twitter for up-to-the-minute traffic information in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities at www.twitter.com/knoxville511 and for statewide travel information at www.twitter.com/TN511.
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