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Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for May 12-18, 2022

ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 127 and 128:  On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, and Wednesday, May 18, 2022, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadway maintenance activities.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.  

BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 North and South between SR 35 Hall Road and Tyson Boulevard: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and expect potential delays during peak travel times.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and brief stoppages of traffic through this roadway construction project. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-hall-road-to-tyson-blvd.html

BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 North and South between US 321 and Foch Street:  On Monday, May 16, 2022, through Thursday, May 19, 2022, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews install storm drainage across the roadway through this project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 between Foothills Mall Drive and Henry Street: 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 intersection improvement construction project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, and use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 73 between West Millers Cove Road and Old Tuckaleechee Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary  ane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 South between Mile Markers 160 and 157:  On Tuesday, May 17, 2022 through Thursday, May 19, 2022, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. as crews perform roadway maintenance activities.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 151:  On Monday, May 16, 2022, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. as crews perform roadway maintenance activities.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.  

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 135 and 142: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this construction project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential long delays, and use extreme caution in this area.  

CAMPBELL COUNTY, SR 63 between Myers Lane and Frontier Road/Woodson Lane: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and/or 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning 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 19E/ SR 37 near Log Mile 8.7: US 19E/SR 37 is reduced to one lane through this rockfall mitigation project. Motorists should be alert for lane closures, workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area. This project is estimated to be complete on or before August 31, 2022.  

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.  

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East near the North Carolina Line (Mile Marker 451.8): Motorists should be alert for slow or stopped traffic approaching this area due to bridge construction at Mile Marker 7 in North Carolina.  I-40 East is reduced to one lane approaching Mile Marker 7 and all traffic is being detoured off of I-40 via the off ramp and back on to I-40 via the on ramp.  This closure will remain in place around the clock and is expected to be complete in May 2022.  I-40 East thru traffic may consider using I-81 North to I-26 East (Exit 57A) and follow I-26 East to Asheville as an alternate route around the work zone.  For more information, go to https://drivenc.gov/

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 429 and 436: Motorists should be alert for daily shoulder closures as crews perform clearing operations and 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, slowed traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.  

COCKE COUNTY, US 321/SR 73 Bridge over Greenbrier Creek: SR 73 is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Wide loads are prohibited through this area and should follow signed detour route.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, I-81 South near Mile Markers 9.2 and 8.4:  On Sunday, May 15, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 412.2:  On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-81 North near Mile Marker 0.4:  On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 372.6:  On Thursday, May 12, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 108.8:  On Monday, May 16, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.  

KNOX COUNTY, I-140 East near Mile Marker 0.3:  On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-140 West near Mile Marker 0.1:  On Thursday, May 12, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-275 North and South between Mile Markers 1.5 and 2.7: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this overhead sign installation project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-640 East near Mile Marker 10.5:  On Monday, May 16, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-640 West near Mile Marker 7.5:  On Monday, May 16, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.  

KNOX COUNTY, I-640 Ramps at Exit 8: 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, slowed traffic, expect potential delays, 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 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 North near Cherokee Trail: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning through this area as crews perform roadway repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through 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 should be alert for new traffic patterns. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed and use extreme caution through this area. 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 Maloney Road and Woodson Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and lane shifts as crews perform work through this project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed, and use extreme caution through this area. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-maloney-to-woodson.html

KNOX COUNTY, US 441 Broadway Viaduct between Jackson Avenue and Fifth Avenue:  US 441 Broadway Viaduct over Norfolk Southern Railroad in downtown Knoxville is closed for bridge replacement.  The Broadway Viaduct will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the project. During the closure, Broadway will be closed from the intersection of Oak Avenue, Worlds Fair Park, and Jackson Avenue to just north of the Depot Avenue intersection. Depot Avenue will also be closed. These closures will ensure the safety of workers and motorists as crews demolish the old bridge and reconstruct the new bridge. Primary and Local Detour Routes around the bridge closure will be in place.  For detour routes and project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/broadway-viaduct.html

KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike at Watt Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and changing conditions through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

LOUDON COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Markers 367.8 and 366.8:  On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.  

LOUDON COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 74 and 79: Motorists should be alert for daily shoulder closures as crews perform clearing operations and 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, slowed traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.  

MONROE COUNTY, SR 68 at SR 39: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this intersection project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

MORGAN COUNTY, SR 29 between Vanderpool Road and Scott County Line: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. through this resurfacing project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between Petit Lane and SR 116: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.  

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 340 and 344: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this slope stabilization project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, lane shifts, and use extreme caution through this area.  

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 352.9:  On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 360.5:  On Thursday, May 12, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 407: On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. as hazmat crews perform roadside cleanup from a previous incident.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 60: On Thursday, May 12, 2022, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. as hazmat crews perform roadside cleanup from a previous incident.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 71 between US 411 and Macon Lane: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-26 East near Mile Marker 3.5:  On Sunday, May 15, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-26 West near Mile Marker 7.1:  On Sunday, May 15, 2022, 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 traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 62.9 and 69.3: Motorists should be alert for possible 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, and use extreme caution in this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 93 between Morgan Lane and Horton Highway: Motorists should be alert that SR 93 is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary signal through this construction project.  Motorists should be alert for lane width restrictions, 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 workers present as crews begin mobilizing equipment through this construction widening project. Motorists should use caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, US 11E/ US 19W/ SR 34 Bridge over Boone Lake: Motorists should be alert for the reduction of lanes through this bridge repair project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, 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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