The Tennessee Department of Transportation has released a construction report detailing roadwork and closures across East Tennessee from January 16 to January 22, 2025. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, be aware of potential delays, and stay informed about changing road conditions.
In Anderson County, on I-75 South near Mile Marker 118.5, lane closures are possible on January 22 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for guardrail repairs. Blount County will see shoulder and lane closures on I-140 East and West for nightly roadside construction. Additionally, bridge work on SR 162 Pellissippi Parkway has reduced traffic to one lane.
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Campbell County will have lane closures on I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 156 and 161 during nighttime hours. SR 63 will also experience temporary lane closures. In Carter County, the US 321/SR 67 Bridge over the Doe River is closed due to storm damage.
Cocke County’s I-40 East is closed at Mile Marker 451, with local traffic permitted between Mile Markers 447 and 451. In Greene County, guardrail repairs on I-81 South near Mile Marker 48.6 will occur on January 20.
In Knox County, various interstate segments will have nighttime closures for maintenance, affecting I-40, I-140, and I-640. The I-40 West ramp to I-640 East will be closed nightly until January 23 for concrete repairs.
Roane County will see lane closures on I-40 West on January 22 for guardrail repairs, and Sullivan County will have temporary lane closures on I-81 South near Mile Marker 60.5 on January 21.
Unicoi County faces closures on I-26 East and West, with lane restrictions due to narrow lanes. Washington County’s SR 81 Bridge over the Nolichucky River remains closed due to storm damage.
For further details on statewide interstate construction, motorists can visit the [Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website](https://smartway.tn.gov/traffic). Real-time traffic updates for Knoxville and the Tri-Cities are available on Twitter at [@knoxville511](http://www.twitter.com/knoxville511) and statewide at [@TN511](http://www.twitter.com/TN511).
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