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TDOT's Twitter Accounts Continue to Reach Tennessee Travelers
Two years after the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) began using the social networking service Twitter to share valuable travel information, the department's Twitter account postings have been read more than 100 million times.
"Social media is a great way for TDOT to stay connected with the motoring public," said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. "We are pleased that our Twitter accounts are being used so frequently as a resource for information about our interstates and state roads."
In November 2011 alone, TDOT Twitter postings were read nearly 7.7 million times. For the year, postings reached 60.8 million readers.
There are currently 21 TDOT Twitter accounts, providing up-to-date information on various interstates in each of Tennessee's urban areas, the 511 motorist information line, and large construction projects. For the complete list, visit www.tn.gov/tdot/mediaroom/info.htm.
For up-to-date travel information, motorists can call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone or visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway. Smart phone users can use the TDOT SmartWay Mobile website at http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/ to access TDOT's SmartWay cameras, incident information and messages displayed on overhead Dynamic Message Signs. Travelers can also get instant traffic alerts by following TDOT on Twitter.
Motorists are reminded that texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, so please use these motorist information tools responsibly.
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NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the busy Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, September 2 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the busy Labor Day holiday.
"The Labor Day holiday marks the unofficial end of summer and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year," said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. "We want to ensure that the thousands of travelers using Tennessee's roadways during this period arrive at their destinations quickly and safely without being impeded by road construction delays."
While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will still be on site in many construction zones, and drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits. Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.
"Drivers can expect to see an increased number of law enforcement personnel on the roads this Labor Day weekend," said Governor's Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole. "We want everyone to have a safe holiday, so remember to buckle up, drive the speed limit and don't get behind the wheel if you've had too much to drink or are impaired in any way."
Nationwide travel is expected to remain relatively unchanged from last year. The summer travel season is expected to close with an estimated 31.5 million travelers taking a trip of 50 miles or more away from home. AAA Auto Club South projects that more than 541,000 Tennesseans will travel by car this Labor Day holiday, a slight decrease in travel through the state compared to last year's numbers.
For up-to-date travel information, motorists can call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone or visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway . Smart phone users can use the TDOT SmartWay Mobile website at http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/ to access TDOT's SmartWay cameras, incident information and messages displayed on overhead Dynamic Message Signs. Travelers can also get instant traffic alerts by following TDOT on Twitter. For a list of available Twitter feeds visit www.tn.gov/tdot/mediaroom/info.htm.
Motorists are reminded that texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, so please use these motorist information tools responsibly.
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Knox County, SR 62 Widening-Oak Ridge Hwy. (APAC-Atlantic)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, 9AM -3PM, There will be periodic flagging of traffic as crews perform grading operations throughout the project and at box bridge construction site.
Beginning Tuesday, July 5, Beaver Ridge Road at SR 62 (Western Ave) will be closed to allow for the construction of the Temporary runaround and for further erosion control measures to be installed.
Knox County, Bridge Rehabilitation of SR 33/US 441 Henley Bridge (Britton Bridge)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, around the clock, Henley Bridge is closed to traffic for bridge rehabilitation. Traffic is being detoured using James White Parkway.
Through July 13, around the clock,Neyland Drive underneath the Henley Bridge is reduced to one lane in each direction and all traffic has been shifted to the westbound side of Neyland Drive for the demolition of the span over the eastbound side. (Note: July 13th is the tentative date to shift traffic to eastbound side to demo westbound side.)
Knox County, Resurfacing and Bridge Repair on I-75 between MM 112.5 – MM 117.5 (Rogers Group)
Thursday night June 30 through Wednesday night July 6, 8PM – 6AM, I-75 North & South will be reduced from two lanes to one for milling and resurfacing.
Blount County, Bridge Rehabilitation on SR 33 over Little River (Southern Constructors Inc.)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, around the clock, SR 33 is reduced from two lanes to one in each direction controlled by temporary signal as per plans for bridge repair.
Blount County, Bridge Replacement on Stables Drive in Townsend (Blalock)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, 7AM-5PM (or as needed), TN-73 Scenic at Stables Drive near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary signal as needed and as per traffic control plans for bridge replacement. (Note: A traffic shift was made on Thursday April 21st which allows contractor to maintain two lanes of traffic when not present and when work is occurring on the opposite side of the river. Additional width was achieved after utility relocation.)
Carter County, Bridge Repair on SR 159 over Elk River (Simpson Construction Co.)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, around the clock, SR 159 is closed to thru traffic and traffic is being detoured as per traffic control plans for bridge construction.
Greene County, Bridge Repair on SR 350 over Richland Creek (Summers-Taylor)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, around the clock, SR 350 is closed and traffic is being detoured as per traffic control plans to complete bridge work as project has moved into next phase.
Greene County, I-81 Resurfacing from Baileyton Rd. (MM 36) to Jearoldstown Rd. (MM 44) (Summers-Taylor)
Thursday night June 30 through Wednesday night July 6, 7PM – 6AM, I-81 will be reduced from two lanes to one for milling and resurfacing.
Greene County, I-81 Resurfacing from Mile Marker 23 to Mile Marker 30 (APAC)
Thursday night June 30 through Wednesday night July 6, 7PM – 6AM, I-81 will be reduced from two lanes to one for milling and resurfacing.
Loudon County, Bridge Construction on Unitia Road (Blalock)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, around the clock, Unitia Road will be closed to thru traffic and traffic detoured until Fall 2011 for bridge construction per traffic control plan.
ARRA Project Sevier County SR 66 Widening Project (Blalock)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, (excluding weekends), 9AM-4PM, There will be a short stoppage of traffic at various times throughout the day, as needed, for blasting and utility crossings.
Sevier County SR 66 Widening Project PHASE II: I-40 to SR 139 (Blalock)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, (excluding weekends), 9AM-4PM, There will be a short stoppage of traffic at various times throughout the day, as needed, for blasting and utility crossings.
Sevier County SR 35 Bridge Repair over West Prong Little Pigeon River (Blalock)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, around the clock, Traffic on SR 35 has been reduced to one lane in each direction and shifted to the northbound side for phase 2 bridge rehabilitation. (Note: Delay in the start due to changing the traffic control plan and phasing by TDOT to maintain a center turn lane and sidewalks during phase 1construction and signal modifications. Time extension request forthcoming.)
Sevier County SR 35 Bridge Construction over Gist Creek (Blalock)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, around the clock, Traffic on SR 35 has been reduced to one lane in each direction and shifted to the southbound side as per traffic control plans for bridge construction.
Union County, Bridge Replacement on SR 144 East over N. Fork Bull Run Creek (Horst Brothers Construction)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 6, around the clock, SR 144 East will be closed to thru traffic and traffic detoured using SR 61 and SR 370 until September 2011 for small concrete structure replacement per traffic control plan.
Washington County, I-81 Resurfacing from Greene County Line (MM 0.00) to Sullivan County Line (MM 3.94) (Summers-Taylor)
Thursday June 30 through Thursday July 7, 7PM – 6AM, I-81 will be reduced from two lanes to one for milling and resurfacing.
Region 1 On-Call Cable Barrier Repair (RMD Holdings)
Wednesday night July 6 through Thursday night July 7, 8PM-6AM, There will be a one lane closure on I-140 EB (MM 9.4) in Blount County for cable rail repair.
Region 1 On-Call Guardrail (TN Guardrail)
Thursday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7, 9AM - 4PM,There will be flagging operations and shoulder closures at various locations on state routes in Greene, Hamblen, Carter, Johnson, Hawkins, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington County for guardrail repair and installation.
Knox County, SR 332 S. Northshore Drive Utility Project (KUB) NON- TDOT Project
Through August 2011, around the clock, SR 332 (S. Northshore Drive) is reduced from five lanes to three between Kingston Pike and Walden Rd. for a gas and waterline replacement project.
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ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 125: On Sunday night, June 12, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should use caution through this bridge widening project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN-73 Scenic (East Lamar Alexander Parkway) at Stables Drive in Townsend:East Lamar Alexander Parkway (TN 73-Scenic) at Stables Drive, near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Townsend will be reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal at various times for the bridge construction project on Stables Drive. Traffic on Stables Drive is also being controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Two travel lanes will be open on Scenic 73 during periods when the contractor is not present and during times when work activities are being performed on the opposite side of the Little River that do not require additional space alongside the roadway. The temporary traffic signals that are currently in place will be set to a cautionary flash during times that both lanes are available for travel. When the lane restriction is in place, the traffic signals will be activated to control the traffic movement one direction at a time. Motorists in this area should be alert for changing conditions, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 East Broadway near East Lincoln Road:Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily through this intersection project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Little River at Log Mile 16.9: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Beginning Monday, June 13, 2011, motorists should be alert for a new traffic shift as the next phase of this bridge project begins. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this bridge repair project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 336 Brick Mill Rd. near Old Niles Ferry Road: State Route 336 is closed to thru traffic near Old Niles Ferry Road and is being detoured as crews construct a concrete box culvert. The section of Old Niles Ferry Road located between SR 336 and SR 115 is closed at the intersection of Brick Mill Road as crews construct a concrete box culvert. Thru traffic in this area should follow signed detour route. Commercial traffic in this area should use US 411 and US 129 as a detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution traveling in this area.
(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 130.4: On Sunday night, June 12, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
CARTER COUNTY, SR 91 over Holly Springs Branch at Log Mile 13.07: Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this structure replacement project.
CARTER COUNTY, US 321 (SR 159) over Elk River at Log Mile 7.23: Beginning June 22, 2011, US 321/SR 159 will be closed to thru traffic and detoured around this bridge replacement project. Motorists should follow signed detour route and adjust travel times accordingly.
GRAINGER COUNTY, US 11W (SR 1) Bridge over Richland Creek at Log Mile 16.2 and 17.8: Motorists should be alert for a lane closures at Log Mile 16.20 (Justice Center Drive) and Log Mile 17.84 (Rocky Branch Rd) for bridge repairs. Traffic is controlled by temporary traffic signals around the clock through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads in excess of 10 feet in width should follow the signed detour route. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution while traveling through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 23 and 30: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 36 and 44: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 350 over Richland Creek between Leming St. and McKee St.: State Route 350 is closed to thru traffic and is being detoured around this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for signed detour routes and use extreme caution through this area.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, SR 340 between the Green County Line (LM 0.00) and SR 113 (LM 2.26): Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures in this area for resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
HANCOCK COUNTY, SR 31 from the Hawkins County Line (LM 0.00) to SR 66 (LM 9.89): Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures in this area for resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 31 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek (LM 2.34) near Mooresburg Springs Rd.: State Route 31 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, SR 92 between US 11E and Hinchey Hollow Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures during daylight hours in this area for resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Doe Creek at Log Mile 5.61: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 12 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Traffic loads with a weight in excess of 30 tons are prohibited. Dugger Hollow Road at the intersection of State Route 67 is closed and motorists should follow signed detour route. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Goose Creek at Log Mile 16.78: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 10 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 112.5 and 117.5:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-640 West near Mile Marker 10.3: On Sunday night, June 12, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 383:On Monday night, June 13, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 108.1: On Sunday night, June 12, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-140 East and West near Northshore Drive (Exit 5): Motorists should be alert for possible brief rolling roadblocks at various times daily through this blasting zone between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Motorists should reduce speed and be alert for sudden stops, slowed traffic and use extreme caution approaching this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 62 (Oak Ridge Hwy. /Western Ave.) between Schaad Road and Copper Kettle Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures at various times throughout this widening project. Motorists traveling in this area should be alert for workers and equipment present and be alert for changing traffic conditions, detours, traffic shifts and use caution through this area. Hinton Road at Western Avenue and Jimmy Carter Road at Western Avenue are closed for construction. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions and follow signed detour route.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 158 Neyland Drive approaching the Henley Bridge:Neyland Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock approaching the overhead Henley Bridge and new lane shifts are in place. The eastbound traffic has been shifted to utilize one of the lanes on the westbound side underneath the Henley Bridge. This traffic control configuration is estimated to remain in place around the clock seven days a week through June 22, 2011. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, a reduced speed limit, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 (South Northshore Drive) between Kingston Pike and South Weisgarber Road: Motorists should be alert for lane closures and lane shifts through this KUB utilities project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, workers present and expect potential delays in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, US 441/SR 33 Henley Bridge over Tennessee River in Downtown Knoxville: The Henley Bridge is closed to traffic for bridge rehabilitation. Motorists should follow signed detour route using James White Parkway. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times and use extreme caution through this project.
LOUDON COUNTY, US 11/SR 2 at Shaw Ferry Road: Motorists should be alert for construction activities and use extreme caution approaching and traveling through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, Unitia Road Bridge over Cloyd Creek at Log Mile 1.72: Unitia Road is closed to thru traffic as crews perform work on this bridge construction project. The signed detour for this closure will utilize US 321 and SR 333. Motorists in this area should be alert for changed conditions, adjust travel times and use caution. This closure is estimated to be in place until Fall 2011.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 29/US 27 Bridge over White Oak Creek at Log Mile 23:Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this project.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane:Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, changed conditions, workers present and use caution through this project.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 346.4:On Monday night, June 13, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 358.9:On Monday night, June 13, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
ROANE COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 58:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closure at various times and use caution through this construction project.
SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 near Gallow Way Drive and Airport Rd.: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this overhead bridge construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (West Main Street) Bridge over West Prong Little Pigeon River: Motorists should be alert for lane closures and new traffic patterns in place around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should expect potential delays, be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338 (Boyd's Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:
Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between I-40 and SR 139 (Douglas Dam Rd.): Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should use caution and be alert for new traffic patterns through this bridge replacement project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Massengill Rd. Bridge over I-81: Motorists should be alert for lane closures controlled by a temporary traffic signal, around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution through this area.
UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 36 and 40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures during daylight hours and use caution through this resurfacing project.
UNION COUNTY, Existing SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): The existing State Route 33 Bridge over Norris Lake is posted with weight limit restrictions and is being strictly enforced. Weight restrictions are: 5 axle vehicles are 35 tons; 3 or 4 axle vehicle is 22 tons; 2 axle vehicles are 20 tons. VEHICLES WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF THE RESTRICTED WEIGHTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE BRIDGE AND MUST FOLLOW A DETOUR ROUTE.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge Project over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists traveling on State Route 33 crossing the bridge over Norris Lake should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East:Motorists should use caution and be alert for workers flagging traffic at various times and be alert for changed conditions through this widening project.
Pine Street at the intersection of SR 33 is closed to thru traffic. Motorists should follow signed detour to Johnson Road and Cross Creek Road to access Pine Street and Oak Street.
UNION COUNTY, SR 144 East (Ailor Gap Road) near Johnson Road: Beginning Monday, June 20, 2011, SR 144 East (Ailor Gap Road) will be closed to thru traffic around as crews perform bridge construction over the North Fork of Bull Run Creek. Motorists should follow signed detour route utilizing SR 61 and SR 370. Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and adjust travel times accordingly. This project is estimated to be complete on or before September 30, 2011.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 50 and 54: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 Bridge over Muddy Creek between Fairview Circle and Horseshoe Bend Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts and changed conditions through this project and be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/tdotsmartway/
TDOT is now on Twitter. For up to the minute traffic information in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/knoxville511. For statewide travel information follow www.twitter.com/TN511.
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ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 119.9: On Tuesday night, June 7, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform cable rail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should use caution through this bridge widening project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN-73 Scenic (East Lamar Alexander Parkway) at Stables Drive in Townsend:East Lamar Alexander Parkway (TN 73-Scenic) at Stables Drive, near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Townsend will be reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal at various times for the bridge construction project on Stables Drive. Traffic on Stables Drive is also being controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Two travel lanes will be open on Scenic 73 during periods when the contractor is not present and during times when work activities are being performed on the opposite side of the Little River that do not require additional space alongside the roadway. The temporary traffic signals that are currently in place will be set to a cautionary flash during times that both lanes are available for travel. When the lane restriction is in place, the traffic signals will be activated to control the traffic movement one direction at a time. Motorists in this area should be alert for changing conditions, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 East Broadway near East Lincoln Road:Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily through this intersection project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Little River at Log Mile 16.9: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this bridge repair project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 336 Brick Mill Rd. near Old Niles Ferry Road: State Route 336 is closed to thru traffic near Old Niles Ferry Road and is being detoured as crews construct a concrete box culvert. The section of Old Niles Ferry Road located between SR 336 and SR 115 is closed at the intersection of Brick Mill Road as crews construct a concrete box culvert. Thru traffic in this area should follow signed detour route. Commercial traffic in this area should use US 411 and US 129 as a detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution traveling in this area.
(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 132.2: On Tuesday night, June 7, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform cable rail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
CARTER COUNTY, SR 91 over Holly Springs Branch at Log Mile 13.07: Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this structure replacement project.
GRAINGER COUNTY, US 11W (SR 1) Bridge over Richland Creek at Log Mile 16.2 and 17.8: Motorists should be alert for a lane closures at Log Mile 16.20 (Justice Center Drive) and Log Mile 17.84 (Rocky Branch Rd) for bridge repairs. Traffic is controlled by temporary traffic signals around the clock through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads in excess of 10 feet in width should follow the signed detour route. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution while traveling through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 23 and 30: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 36 and 44: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 350 over Richland Creek between Leming St. and McKee St.: State Route 350 is closed to thru traffic and is being detoured around this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for signed detour routes and use extreme caution through this area.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, SR 340 between the Green County Line (LM 0.00) and SR 113 (LM 2.26): Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures in this area for resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
HANCOCK COUNTY, SR 31 from the Hawkins County Line (LM 0.00) to SR 66 (LM 9.89): Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures in this area for resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 31 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek (LM 2.34) near Mooresburg Springs Rd.: State Route 31 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, SR 92 between US 11E and Hinchey Hollow Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures during daylight hours in this area for resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Doe Creek at Log Mile 5.61: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 12 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Traffic loads with a weight in excess of 30 tons are prohibited. Dugger Hollow Road at the intersection of State Route 67 is closed and motorists should follow signed detour route. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Goose Creek at Log Mile 16.78: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 10 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 34 over Roan Creek at Log Mile 19.96: Motorists should be alert for a southbound right lane closure and workers and equipment present in this area. Motorists should use caution traveling through this bridge repair project.
KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 112.5 and 117.5:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-275 North between Baxter Avenue and Central Street: On Thursday night, June 2, 2011 and Friday night June 3, 2011, motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures in this area between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning for roadway related improvements. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 393.1:On Thursday night, June 2, 2011 and Friday night, June 3, 2011, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures in this area between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning for guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West between Papermill Drive (MM 383) and Watt Road (MM 369): On Tuesday night, June 7, 2011, motorists should be alert for a mobile left lane closure in this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should use extreme caution and be alert for slow moving equipment through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-140 East and West near Northshore Drive (Exit 5): Motorists should be alert for possible brief rolling roadblocks at various times daily through this blasting zone between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Motorists should reduce speed and be alert for sudden stops, slowed traffic and use extreme caution approaching this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West at Strawberry Plains Pike (Exit 398): On Thursday, June 2, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures on the exit ramps as crews perform sign installations. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 62 (Oak Ridge Hwy. /Western Ave.) between Schaad Road and Copper Kettle Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures at various times throughout this widening project. Motorists traveling in this area should be alert for workers and equipment present and be alert for changing traffic conditions, detours, traffic shifts and use caution through this area. Hinton Road at Western Avenue and Jimmy Carter Road at Western Avenue are closed for construction. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions and follow signed detour route.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 158 Neyland Drive approaching the Henley Bridge:Neyland Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock approaching the overhead Henley Bridge and new lane shifts are in place. The eastbound traffic has been shifted to utilize one of the lanes on the westbound side underneath the Henley Bridge. This traffic control configuration is estimated to remain in place around the clock seven days a week through June 15, 2011. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, a reduced speed limit, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 (South Northshore Drive) between Kingston Pike and South Weisgarber Road: Motorists should be alert for lane closures and lane shifts through this KUB utilities project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, workers present and expect potential delays in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, US 441/SR 33 Henley Bridge over Tennessee River in Downtown Knoxville: The Henley Bridge is closed to traffic for bridge rehabilitation. Motorists should follow signed detour route using James White Parkway. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times and use extreme caution through this project.
LOUDON COUNTY, US 11/SR 2 at Shaw Ferry Road: Motorists should be alert for construction activities and use extreme caution approaching and traveling through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, Unitia Road Bridge over Cloyd Creek at Log Mile 1.72: Unitia Road is closed to thru traffic as crews perform work on this bridge construction project. The signed detour for this closure will utilize US 321 and SR 333. Motorists in this area should be alert for changed conditions, adjust travel times and use caution. This closure is estimated to be in place until Fall 2011.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 29/US 27 Bridge over White Oak Creek at Log Mile 23:Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this project.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane:Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, changed conditions, workers present and use caution through this project.
ROANE COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 58:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closure at various times and use caution through this construction project.
SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 near Gallow Way Drive and Airport Rd.: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this overhead bridge construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (West Main Street) Bridge over West Prong Little Pigeon River: Motorists should be alert for lane closures and new traffic patterns in place around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should expect potential delays, be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338 (Boyd's Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:
On Thursday night, June 9, 2011, motorists should be alert for a temporary right lane closure in both directions between Allensville Road and Douglas Dam Road from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning as crews construct sidewalks. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between I-40 and SR 139 (Douglas Dam Rd.): Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should use caution and be alert for new traffic patterns through this bridge replacement project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Massengill Rd. Bridge over I-81: Motorists should be alert for lane closures controlled by a temporary traffic signal, around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution through this area.
UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 36 and 40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures during daylight hours and use caution through this resurfacing project.
UNION COUNTY, Existing SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): On Monday, June 6, 2011 through Thursday, June 9, 2011 motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic across the bridge during daylight hours as crews perform bridge repairs. The existing State Route 33 Bridge over Norris Lake is posted with weight limit restrictions and is being strictly enforced. Weight restrictions are: 5 axle vehicles are 35 tons; 3 or 4 axle vehicle is 22 tons; 2 axle vehicles are 20 tons. VEHICLES WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF THE RESTRICTED WEIGHTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE BRIDGE AND MUST FOLLOW A DETOUR ROUTE. {Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Maynardville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and follow SR 61 West to Luttrell, take SR 131 South (Tazewell Pike) to SR 144 West (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 33 in Maynardville. Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Knoxville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and continue on South US 11W to Interstate 40.} {Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Knoxville area should follow I-40 to North US 11W (Rutledge Pike) to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Maynardville area should take SR 144 East (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 131 North (Tazewell Pike) to SR 61 in Luttrell and follow SR 61 East to North US 11W in Blaine. Follow North US 11W to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.}
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge Project over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists traveling on State Route 33 crossing the bridge over Norris Lake should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East:Motorists should use caution and be alert for workers flagging traffic at various times and be alert for changed conditions through this widening project.
Pine Street at the intersection of SR 33 is closed to thru traffic. Motorists should follow signed detour to Johnson Road and Cross Creek Road to access Pine Street and Oak Street.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 50 and 54: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-81 North and South at Exit 51: On Thursday, June 2, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures on the exit ramps as crews perform sign installations. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution in this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 Bridge over Muddy Creek between Fairview Circle and Horseshoe Bend Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts and changed conditions through this project and be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/tdotsmartway/
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Road construction won’t slow motorists down as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 27 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend.
“Halting road construction during this busy holiday weekend will minimize congestion and delays on Tennessee’s interstates, said Commissioner John Schroer. “We want to keep traffic flowing so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.”
Motorists will still encounter some lane closures on long term construction projects. Drivers should be aware that reduced speed limits will be in effect in work zones. Slower speeds are necessary in work zones due to the temporary layout of the roadway and will be enforced. Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.
“Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer and we want everyone to arrive at their destination safely,” said Governor’s Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole. “If you’re traveling this Memorial Day weekend, be sure to buckle up and obey all traffic laws.”
AAA estimates 34.9 million people will travel more than 50 miles this Memorial Day holiday, reflecting a slight nationwide increase of .2% from 2010. Of this number, AAA predicts that 30.8 million Americans will travel by car. In Tennessee, AAA projects 603,397 will travel by automobile and 66,023 by air, which is an 11.5% increase over Tennessee’s 2010 travel numbers.
For up-to-date travel information, visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ or call 5-1-1 from any land-line or cell phone. TDOT is also on Twitter. For statewide travel information follow @TN511 (www.twitter.com/TN511). TDOT has multiple Twitter accounts including interstate specific accounts.
Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for their destination.
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ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 126.8: On Sunday night, May 15, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should use caution through this bridge widening project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN-73 Scenic (East Lamar Alexander Parkway) at Stables Drive in Townsend:East Lamar Alexander Parkway (TN 73-Scenic) at Stables Drive, near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Townsend will be reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal at various times for the bridge construction project on Stables Drive. Traffic on Stables Drive is also being controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Two travel lanes will be open on Scenic 73 during periods when the contractor is not present and during times when work activities are being performed on the opposite side of the Little River that do not require additional space alongside the roadway. The temporary traffic signals that are currently in place will be set to a cautionary flash during times that both lanes are available for travel. When the lane restriction is in place, the traffic signals will be activated to control the traffic movement one direction at a time. Motorists in this area should be alert for changing conditions, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 321 (SR 73) between Townsend and Maryville at Log Mile 23.1: Through May 15, 2011, motorists traveling in this area should be alert as the roadway has been reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this rockslide repair project. Motorists should be prepared to stop, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 East Broadway near East Lincoln Road:Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily through this intersection project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Little River at Log Mile 16.9: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this bridge repair project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 336 Brick Mill Rd. near Old Niles Ferry Road: State Route 336 is closed to thru traffic near Old Niles Ferry Road and is being detoured as crews construct a concrete box culvert. The section of Old Niles Ferry Road located between SR 336 and SR 115 is closed at the intersection of Brick Mill Road as crews construct a concrete box culvert. Thru traffic in this area should follow signed detour route. Commercial traffic in this area should use US 411 and US 129 as a detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution traveling in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 334 Louisville Rd. at Miser Station and Mentor Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Markers 140.4 and 144.4: On Sunday night, May 15, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
CARTER COUNTY, SR 91 over Holly Springs Branch at Log Mile 13.07: Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this structure replacement project.
GRAINGER COUNTY, US 11W (SR 1) Bridge over Richland Creek at Log Mile 16.2 and 17.8: Motorists should be alert for a lane closures at Log Mile 16.20 (Justice Center Drive) and Log Mile 17.84 (Rocky Branch Rd) for bridge repairs. Traffic is controlled by temporary traffic signals around the clock through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads in excess of 10 feet in width should follow the signed detour route. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution while traveling through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 23 and 30: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 36 and 44: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 350 over Richland Creek between Leming St. and McKee St.: State Route 350 is closed to thru traffic and is being detoured around this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for signed detour routes and use extreme caution through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 31 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek (LM 2.34) near Mooresburg Springs Rd.: State Route 31 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Doe Creek at Log Mile 5.61: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 12 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Traffic loads with a weight in excess of 30 tons are prohibited. Dugger Hollow Road at the intersection of State Route 67 is closed and motorists should follow signed detour route. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Goose Creek at Log Mile 16.78: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 10 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 34 over Roan Creek at Log Mile 19.96: Motorists should be alert for a southbound right lane closure and workers and equipment present in this area. Motorists should use caution traveling through this bridge repair project.
KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 112.5 and 117.5:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 62 (Oak Ridge Hwy. /Western Ave.) between Schaad Road and Copper Kettle Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures at various times throughout this widening project. Motorists traveling in this area should be alert for workers and equipment present and be alert for changing traffic conditions, detours, traffic shifts and use caution through this area. Hinton Road at Western Avenue and Jimmy Carter Road at Western Avenue are closed for construction. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions and follow signed detour route.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 158 Neyland Drive approaching the Henley Bridge:Neyland Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock approaching the overhead Henley Bridge and new lane shifts are in place. The eastbound traffic has been shifted to utilize one of the lanes on the westbound side underneath the Henley Bridge. This traffic control configuration is estimated to remain in place around the clock seven days a week through May 16, 2011. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, a reduced speed limit, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 (South Northshore Drive) between Kingston Pike and South Weisgarber Road: Motorists should be alert for lane closures and lane shifts through this KUB utilities project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, workers present and expect potential delays in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, US 441/SR 33 Henley Bridge over Tennessee River in Downtown Knoxville: The Henley Bridge is closed to traffic for bridge rehabilitation. Motorists should follow signed detour route using James White Parkway. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times and use extreme caution through this project.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 68.5: On Sunday night, May 15, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 363.3: On Sunday night, May 15, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible lane closure 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 and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, US 11/SR 2 at Shaw Ferry Road: Motorists should be alert for construction activities and use extreme caution approaching and traveling through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, Unitia Road Bridge over Cloyd Creek at Log Mile 1.72: Unitia Road is closed to thru traffic as crews perform work on this bridge construction project. The signed detour for this closure will utilize US 321 and SR 333. Motorists in this area should be alert for changed conditions, adjust travel times and use caution. This closure is estimated to be in place until Fall 2011.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 29/US 27 Bridge over White Oak Creek at Log Mile 23:Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this project.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane:Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, changed conditions, workers present and use caution through this project.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West near Mile Marker 347: On Monday, May 16, 2011 through Thursday, May 19, 2011, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should use extreme caution and be alert for workers and equipment present and expect potential delays through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 58:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closure at various times and use caution through this construction project.
SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 near Gallow Way Drive and Airport Rd.: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this overhead bridge construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 71 at Log Mile 16.2 in Gatlinburg between Dudley Creek Road and SR 73: Motorists should be alert for lane closures in each direction on State Route 71 at Log Mile 16.2 in Gatlinburg through this slide repair project. The northbound traffic has been shifted to utilize one of the lanes on the southbound side around the slide repair area. This traffic control configuration is estimated to remain in place around the clock seven days a week through May 26, 2011. Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts, narrow lanes and workers present in this area. Motorists should expect delays in this area. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (West Main Street) Bridge over West Prong Little Pigeon River: Motorists should be alert for lane closures and new traffic patterns in place around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should expect potential delays, be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338 (Boyd's Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition. Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:
Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. On Thursday night, May 12, 2011, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures in both directions between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between I-40 and SR 139 (Douglas Dam Rd.): Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should use caution and be alert for new traffic patterns through this bridge replacement project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Massengill Rd. Bridge over I-81: Motorists should be alert for lane closures controlled by a temporary traffic signal, around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution through this area.
UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 36 and 40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures during daylight hours and use caution through this resurfacing project.
UNION COUNTY, Existing SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): The existing State Route 33 Bridge over Norris Lake is posted with weight limit restrictions and is being strictly enforced. Weight restrictions are: 5 axle vehicles are 35 tons; 3 or 4 axle vehicle is 22 tons; 2 axle vehicles are 20 tons. VEHICLES WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF THE RESTRICTED WEIGHTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE BRIDGE AND MUST FOLLOW A DETOUR ROUTE. {Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Maynardville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and follow SR 61 West to Luttrell, take SR 131 South (Tazewell Pike) to SR 144 West (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 33 in Maynardville. Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Knoxville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and continue on South US 11W to Interstate 40.} {Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Knoxville area should follow I-40 to North US 11W (Rutledge Pike) to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Maynardville area should take SR 144 East (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 131 North (Tazewell Pike) to SR 61 in Luttrell and follow SR 61 East to North US 11W in Blaine. Follow North US 11W to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.}
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge Project over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists traveling on State Route 33 crossing the bridge over Norris Lake should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East:Motorists should use caution and be alert for workers flagging traffic at various times and be alert for changed conditions through this widening project.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 50 and 54: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 Bridge over Muddy Creek between Fairview Circle and Horseshoe Bend Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts and changed conditions through this project and be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/tdotsmartway/
TDOT is now on Twitter. For up to the minute traffic information in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/knoxville511. For statewide travel information follow www.twitter.com/TN511
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(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should use caution through this bridge widening project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN-73 Scenic (East Lamar Alexander Parkway) at Stables Drive in Townsend:East Lamar Alexander Parkway (TN 73-Scenic) at Stables Drive, near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Townsend will be reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal at various times for the bridge construction project on Stables Drive. Traffic on Stables Drive is also being controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Two travel lanes will be open on Scenic 73 during periods when the contractor is not present and during times when work activities are being performed on the opposite side of the Little River that do not require additional space alongside the roadway. The temporary traffic signals that are currently in place will be set to a cautionary flash during times that both lanes are available for travel. When the lane restriction is in place, the traffic signals will be activated to control the traffic movement one direction at a time. Motorists in this area should be alert for changing conditions, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 (SR 115) North at Louisville Road: On Monday, May 9, 2011 through Friday, May 13, 2011, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures in this area between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays and use caution through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 321 (SR 73) between Townsend and Maryville at Log Mile 23.1: Through May 15, 2011, motorists traveling in this area should be alert as the roadway has been reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this rockslide repair project. Motorists should be prepared to stop, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Little River at Log Mile 16.9: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this bridge repair project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 336 Brick Mill Rd. near Old Niles Ferry Road: State Route 336 is closed to thru traffic near Old Niles Ferry Road and is being detoured as crews construct a concrete box culvert. The section of Old Niles Ferry Road located between SR 336 and SR 115 is closed at the intersection of Brick Mill Road as crews construct a concrete box culvert. Thru traffic in this area should follow signed detour route. Commercial traffic in this area should use US 411 and US 129 as a detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution traveling in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 334 Louisville Rd. at Miser Station and Mentor Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
CARTER COUNTY, I-26 East near Mile Marker 26.6: On Monday night, May 9, 2011 through Wednesday night, May 11, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure through this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform cable barrier repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.
GRAINGER COUNTY, US 11W (SR 1) Bridge over Richland Creek at Log Mile 16.2 and 17.8: Motorists should be alert for a lane closures at Log Mile 16.20 (Justice Center Drive) and Log Mile 17.84 (Rocky Branch Rd) for bridge repairs. Traffic is controlled by temporary traffic signals around the clock through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads in excess of 10 feet in width should follow the signed detour route. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution while traveling through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 23 and 30: Beginning Sunday night, May 1, 2011, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 36 and 44: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 350 over Richland Creek between Leming St. and McKee St.: State Route 350 is closed to thru traffic and is being detoured around this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for signed detour routes and use extreme caution through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 31 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek (LM 2.34) near Mooresburg Springs Rd.: State Route 31 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Doe Creek at Log Mile 5.61: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 12 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Traffic loads with a weight in excess of 30 tons are prohibited. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Goose Creek at Log Mile 16.78: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 10 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-75 South approaching Callahan Drive (Exit 110): Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday night, May 6, 2011 through 6 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2011, motorists should be alert for a right lane closure in this area as crews perform overhead bridge repairs. Callahan Drive over I-75 will be reduced from two lanes to one during this time. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 112.5 and 117.5:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 62 (Oak Ridge Hwy. /Western Ave.) between Schaad Road and Copper Kettle Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures at various times throughout this widening project. Motorists traveling in this area should be alert for workers and equipment present and be alert for changing traffic conditions, detours, traffic shifts and use caution through this area. Beginning Tuesday, May 11, 2011, Hinton Road at Western Avenue and Jimmy Carter Road at Western Avenue will be closed for construction. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions and follow signed detour route.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 158 Neyland Drive approaching the Henley Bridge:Neyland Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock approaching the overhead Henley Bridge and new lane shifts are in place. The eastbound traffic has been shifted to utilize one of the lanes on the westbound side underneath the Henley Bridge. This traffic control configuration is estimated to remain in place around the clock seven days a week through May 16, 2011. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, reduced speed limit, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 169 (Middlebrook Pike) between Amherst Road and Midpark Road: On Tuesday, May 10, 2011, motorists should be alert for temporary daytime lane closures and lane shifts as railroad crews repair a rail crossing in this area. Motorists should be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 (South Northshore Drive) between Kingston Pike and South Weisgarber Road: Beginning Monday, May 9, 2011, motorists should be alert for lane closures and lane shifts through this KUB utilities project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, workers present and expect potential delays in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, US 441/SR 33 Henley Bridge over Tennessee River in Downtown Knoxville: The Henley Bridge is closed to traffic for bridge rehabilitation. Motorists should follow signed detour route using James White Parkway. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike over Norfolk Southern Railroad at Forrest Park Blvd: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use extreme caution when traveling through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times and use extreme caution through this project.
LOUDON COUNTY, US 11/SR 2 at Shaw Ferry Road: Motorists should be alert for construction activities and use extreme caution approaching and traveling through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, Unitia Road Bridge over Cloyd Creek at Log Mile 1.72: Unitia Road is closed to thru traffic as crews perform work on this bridge construction project. The signed detour for this closure will utilize US 321 and SR 333. Motorists in this area should be alert for changed conditions, adjust travel times and use caution. This closure is estimated to be in place until Fall 2011.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 29/US 27 Bridge over White Oak Creek at Log Mile 23:Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this project.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane:Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, changed conditions, workers present and use caution through this project.
ROANE COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 58:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closure at various times and use caution through this construction project.
SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 near Gallow Way Drive and Airport Rd.: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this overhead bridge construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 71 at Log Mile 16.2 in Gatlinburg between Dudley Creek Road and SR 73: Motorists should be alert for lane closures in each direction on State Route 71 at Log Mile 16.2 in Gatlinburg through this slide repair project. The northbound traffic has been shifted to utilize one of the lanes on the southbound side around the slide repair area. This traffic control configuration is estimated to remain in place around the clock seven days a week through May 26, 2011. Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts, narrow lanes and workers present in this area. Motorists should expect delays in this area. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (West Main Street) Bridge over West Prong Little Pigeon River: Motorists should be alert for lane closures and new traffic patterns in place around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should expect potential delays, be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338 (Boyd's Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition. Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:
Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between I-40 and SR 139 (Douglas Dam Rd.): Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-26 East near Mile Marker 1.7: On Monday night, May 9, 2011 through Wednesday night, May 11, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure through this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform cable barrier repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 Bridge over Reedy Creek:Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should use caution and be alert for possible temporary lane closures, workers present and new traffic patterns through this bridge replacement project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Massengill Rd. Bridge over I-81: Motorists should be alert for lane closures controlled by a temporary traffic signal, around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution through this area.
UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 36 and 40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures during daylight hours and use caution through this resurfacing project.
UNION COUNTY, Existing SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): The existing State Route 33 Bridge over Norris Lake is posted with weight limit restrictions and is being strictly enforced. Weight restrictions are: 5 axle vehicles are 35 tons; 3 or 4 axle vehicle is 22 tons; 2 axle vehicles are 20 tons. VEHICLES WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF THE RESTRICTED WEIGHTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE BRIDGE AND MUST FOLLOW A DETOUR ROUTE. {Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Maynardville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and follow SR 61 West to Luttrell, take SR 131 South (Tazewell Pike) to SR 144 West (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 33 in Maynardville. Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Knoxville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and continue on South US 11W to Interstate 40.} {Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Knoxville area should follow I-40 to North US 11W (Rutledge Pike) to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Maynardville area should take SR 144 East (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 131 North (Tazewell Pike) to SR 61 in Luttrell and follow SR 61 East to North US 11W in Blaine. Follow North US 11W to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.}
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge Project over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists traveling on State Route 33 crossing the bridge over Norris Lake should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East:Motorists should use caution and be alert for workers flagging traffic at various times and be alert for changed conditions through this widening project.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 50 and 54: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 Bridge over Muddy Creek between Fairview Circle and Horseshoe Bend Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts and changed conditions through this project and be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
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ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 119: On Thursday night, April 28, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and use extreme caution in this area.
(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should use caution through this bridge widening project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN-73 Scenic (East Lamar Alexander Parkway) at Stables Drive in Townsend:East Lamar Alexander Parkway (TN 73-Scenic) at Stables Drive, near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Townsend will be reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal at various times for the bridge construction project on Stables Drive. Traffic on Stables Drive is also being controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Two travel lanes will be open on Scenic 73 during periods when the contractor is not present and during times when work activities are being performed on the opposite side of the Little River that do not require additional space alongside the roadway. The temporary traffic signals that are currently in place will be set to a cautionary flash during times that both lanes are available for travel. When the lane restriction is in place, the traffic signals will be activated to control the traffic movement one direction at a time. Motorists in this area should be alert for changing conditions, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 (SR 115) North at Louisville Road: On Monday, April 30, 2011 through Friday, May 6, 2011, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures in this area between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays and use caution through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 321 (SR 73) between Townsend and Maryville at Log Mile 23.1: Through May 15, 2011, motorists traveling in this area should be alert as the roadway has been reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this rockslide repair project. Motorists should be prepared to stop, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Little River at Log Mile 16.9: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this bridge repair project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 336 Brick Mill Rd. near Old Niles Ferry Road: State Route 336 is closed to thru traffic near Old Niles Ferry Road and is being detoured as crews construct a concrete box culvert. The section of Old Niles Ferry Road located between SR 336 and SR 115 is closed at the intersection of Brick Mill Road as crews construct a concrete box culvert. Thru traffic in this area should follow signed detour route. Commercial traffic in this area should use US 411 and US 129 as a detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution traveling in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 334 Louisville Rd. at Miser Station and Mentor Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 155.8: On Thursday night, April 28, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and use extreme caution in this area.
(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
GRAINGER COUNTY, US 11W (SR 1) Bridge over Richland Creek at Log Mile 16.2 and 17.8: Motorists should be alert for a lane closures at Log Mile 16.20 (Justice Center Drive) and Log Mile 17.84 (Rocky Branch Rd) for bridge repairs. Traffic is controlled by temporary traffic signals around the clock through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads in excess of 10 feet in width should follow the signed detour route. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution while traveling through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 23 and 30: Beginning Sunday night, May 1, 2011, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 36 and 44: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 350 over Richland Creek between Leming St. and McKee St.: State Route 350 is closed to thru traffic and is being detoured around this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for signed detour routes and use extreme caution through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 31 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek (LM 2.34) near Mooresburg Springs Rd.: State Route 31 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Doe Creek at Log Mile 5.61: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 12 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Traffic loads with a weight in excess of 30 tons are prohibited. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Goose Creek at Log Mile 16.78: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 10 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-640 West between Washington Pike (Exit 8) and I-275 Interchange (Exit 3): On Thursday night, April 28, 2011, motorists should be alert for a series of rolling roadblocks to occur between the hours of 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. the following morning as crews perform attenuator repairs at Exit 3. During the rolling roadblocks, the entrance ramp to I-640 West from Broadway (SR 33) will be closed during this time. Motorists should be alert for sudden stops, slowed or stopped traffic, expect delays and use extreme caution in this area. Motorists may use I-40 during these times to avoid delays associated with these rolling roadblocks.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 387: On Thursday night, April 28, 2011, motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closure 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 and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 112.5 and 117.5:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 62 (Oak Ridge Hwy. /Western Ave.) between Schaad Road and Copper Kettle Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures at various times throughout this widening project. Motorists traveling in this area should be alert for workers and equipment present and be alert for changing traffic conditions, detours, traffic shifts and use caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 158 Neyland Drive approaching the Henley Bridge:Neyland Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock approaching the overhead Henley Bridge and new lane shifts are in place. The eastbound traffic has been shifted to utilize one of the lanes on the westbound side underneath the Henley Bridge. This traffic control configuration is estimated to remain in place around the clock seven days a week through May 16, 2011. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, reduced speed limit, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, US 441/SR 33 Henley Bridge over Tennessee River in Downtown Knoxville: The Henley Bridge is closed to traffic for bridge rehabilitation. Motorists should follow signed detour route using James White Parkway. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike over Norfolk Southern Railroad at Forrest Park Blvd: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use extreme caution when traveling through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times and use extreme caution through this project.
LOUDON COUNTY, US 11/SR 2 at Shaw Ferry Road: Motorists should be alert for construction activities and use extreme caution approaching and traveling through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, Unitia Road Bridge over Cloyd Creek at Log Mile 1.72: Unitia Road is closed to thru traffic as crews perform work on this bridge construction project. The signed detour for this closure will utilize US 321 and SR 333. Motorists in this area should be alert for changed conditions, adjust travel times and use caution. This closure is estimated to be in place until Fall 2011.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 29/US 27 Bridge over White Oak Creek at Log Mile 23:Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this project.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane:Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, changed conditions, workers present and use caution through this project.
ROANE COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 58:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closure at various times and use caution through this construction project.
SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 near Gallow Way Drive and Airport Rd.: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this overhead bridge construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 71 at Log Mile 16.2 in Gatlinburg between Dudley Creek Road and SR 73: Motorists should be alert for lane closures in each direction on State Route 71 at Log Mile 16.2 in Gatlinburg through this slide repair project. The northbound traffic has been shifted to utilize one of the lanes on the southbound side around the slide repair area. This traffic control configuration is estimated to remain in place around the clock seven days a week through May 26, 2011. Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts, narrow lanes and workers present in this area. Motorists should expect delays in this area. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (West Main Street) Bridge over West Prong Little Pigeon River: Motorists should be alert for lane closures and new traffic patterns in place around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should expect potential delays, be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338 (Boyd's Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition. Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:
Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between I-40 and SR 139 (Douglas Dam Rd.): Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. Motorists traveling on East Mount Road at State Route 66 need to be aware of a temporary road closure. Crews have closed East Mount Road between Snyder Road and State Route 66. The signed detour is East Mount Road to Bryan Road to Douglas Dam Road (State Route 139). The closure is necessary to raise the existing roadway up to proposed grade under the Improving 66 project. Crews estimate having East Mount Road reopened by Tuesday, May 3, 2011. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 Bridge over Reedy Creek:Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should use caution and be alert for possible temporary lane closures, workers present and new traffic patterns through this bridge replacement project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Massengill Rd. Bridge over I-81: Motorists should be alert for lane closures controlled by a temporary traffic signal, around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution through this area.
UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 36 and 40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures during daylight hours and use caution through this resurfacing project.
UNION COUNTY, Existing SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): The existing State Route 33 Bridge over Norris Lake is posted with weight limit restrictions and is being strictly enforced. Weight restrictions are: 5 axle vehicles are 35 tons; 3 or 4 axle vehicle is 22 tons; 2 axle vehicles are 20 tons. VEHICLES WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF THE RESTRICTED WEIGHTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE BRIDGE AND MUST FOLLOW A DETOUR ROUTE. {Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Maynardville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and follow SR 61 West to Luttrell, take SR 131 South (Tazewell Pike) to SR 144 West (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 33 in Maynardville. Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Knoxville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and continue on South US 11W to Interstate 40.} {Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Knoxville area should follow I-40 to North US 11W (Rutledge Pike) to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Maynardville area should take SR 144 East (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 131 North (Tazewell Pike) to SR 61 in Luttrell and follow SR 61 East to North US 11W in Blaine. Follow North US 11W to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.}
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge Project over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists traveling on State Route 33 crossing the bridge over Norris Lake should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East:Motorists should use caution and be alert for workers flagging traffic at various times and be alert for changed conditions through this widening project.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 50 and 54: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 Westbound Exit Ramp over Boones Creek (Exit 17): Motorists should be alert for a closed shoulder, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011 through 6 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, the westbound exit ramp will close as crews perform roadway structure repairs. During this time, motorists on I-26 West wishing to access Boones Creek Road (Exit 17) should use State of Franklin Road (Exit 19) to SR 36 back to Boones Creek Road.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 Bridge over Muddy Creek between Fairview Circle and Horseshoe Bend Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts and changed conditions through this project and be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
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Weekly Construction Report for East Tennessee Week of April 7-13, 2011
Road Closures
(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should use caution through this bridge widening project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN-73 Scenic (East Lamar Alexander Parkway) at Stables Drive in Townsend:East Lamar Alexander Parkway (TN 73-Scenic) at Stables Drive, near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Townsend is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal at this bridge construction project on Stables Drive. Traffic on Stables Drive is also being controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists in this area should be alert for new conditions, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Little River at Log Mile 16.9: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this bridge repair project.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 336 Brick Mill Rd. near Old Niles Ferry Road: State Route 336 is closed to thru traffic near Old Niles Ferry Road and is being detoured as crews construct a concrete box culvert. The section of Old Niles Ferry Road located between SR 336 and SR 115 is closed at the intersection of Brick Mill Road as crews construct a concrete box culvert. Thru traffic in this area should follow signed detour route. Commercial traffic in this area should use US 411 and US 129 as a detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution traveling in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 334 Louisville Rd. at Miser Station and Mentor Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 144.7: On Monday night, April 11, 2011, motorists should be alert for a lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
GRAINGER COUNTY, US 11W (SR 1) Bridge over Richland Creek at Log Mile 16.2 and 17.8: Motorists should be alert for a lane closures at Log Mile 16.20 (Justice Center Drive) and Log Mile 17.84 (Rocky Branch Rd) for bridge repairs. Traffic is controlled by temporary traffic signals around the clock through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads in excess of 10 feet in width should follow the signed detour route. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution while traveling through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 36 and 44: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 350 over Richland Creek between Leming St. and McKee St.: State Route 350 is closed to thru traffic and is being detoured around this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for signed detour routes and use extreme caution through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 31 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek (LM 2.34) near Mooresburg Springs Rd.: State Route 31 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Doe Creek at Log Mile 5.61: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 12 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Traffic loads with a weight in excess of 30 tons are prohibited. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 67 over Goose Creek at Log Mile 16.78: State Route 67 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock and is being controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. Traffic loads wider than 10 feet are prohibited through this area and should seek alternate routes. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 388: On Monday night, April 11, 2011, motorists should be alert for a lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 112.5 and 117.5:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 169 (Middlebrook Pike) between Amherst Road and Midpark Road: On Wednesday, April 13, 2011 through Friday, April 15, 2011, motorists should be alert for temporary daytime lane closures and lane shifts as railroad crews repair a rail crossing in this area. Motorists should be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 62 (Oak Ridge Hwy. /Western Ave.) between Schaad Road and Copper Kettle Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures at various times throughout this widening project. Motorists traveling in this area should be alert for workers and equipment present and be alert for changing traffic conditions, detours, traffic shifts and use caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 158 Neyland Drive approaching the Henley Bridge:On Thursday, April 7, 2011 through Monday, April 11, 2011, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., motorists should be alert for a left lane closure in each direction on Neyland Drive approaching the Henley Bridge as crews construct a median crossover in this area. Beginning Monday, April 11, 2011, weather permitting, Neyland Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock approaching the overhead Henley Bridge and new lane shifts will be in place. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, reduced speed limit, expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, US 441/SR 33 Henley Bridge over Tennessee River in Downtown Knoxville: The Henley Bridge is closed to traffic for bridge rehabilitation. Motorists should follow signed detour route using James White Parkway. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike over Norfolk Southern Railroad at Forrest Park Blvd: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane through this project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use extreme caution when traveling through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times and use extreme caution through this project. Through Wednesday, April 13, 2011, High Meadow Drive at Lovell Road will be closed to thru traffic as crews performing grading operations at this location. Motorists should follow signed detour route and use caution in this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 363.5: On Thursday night, April 7, 2011, motorists should be alert for a lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform cable barrier repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, US 11/SR 2 at Shaw Ferry Road: Motorists should be alert for construction activities and use extreme caution approaching and traveling through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, Unitia Road Bridge over Cloyd Creek at Log Mile 1.72: Unitia Road is closed to thru traffic as crews perform work on this bridge construction project. The signed detour for this closure will utilize US 321 and SR 333. Motorists in this area should be alert for changed conditions, adjust travel times and use caution. This closure is estimated to be in place until Fall 2011.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 29/US 27 Bridge over White Oak Creek at Log Mile 23:Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition, workers present and use extreme caution through this project.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane:Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts, changed conditions, workers present and use caution through this project.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 353.8: On Thursday night, April 7, 2011, motorists should be alert for a lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform cable barrier repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 345 and 349: On Sunday night, April 10, 2011, motorists should be alert for a lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 344.9: On Sunday night, April 10, 2011, motorists should be alert for a lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 352: On Monday night, April 11, 2011, motorists should be alert for a lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 58:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closure at various times and use caution through this construction project.
SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 near Gallow Way Drive and Airport Rd.: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this overhead bridge construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 71 at Log Mile 16.2 in Gatlinburg: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure northbound on State Route 71 at Log Mile 16.2 in Gatlinburg due to a recent mudslide. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (West Main Street) Bridge over West Prong Little Pigeon River: Motorists should be alert for lane closures and new traffic patterns in place around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should expect potential delays, be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338 (Boyd's Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure which will reduce the roadway to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should be alert for this new traffic condition. Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:
Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between I-40 and SR 139 (Douglas Dam Rd.): Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. Motorists traveling on East Mount Road at State Route 66 need to be aware of a temporary road closure. Crews have closed East Mount Road between Snyder Road and State Route 66. The signed detour is East Mount Road to Bryan Road to Douglas Dam Road (State Route 139). The closure is necessary to raise the existing roadway up to proposed grade under the Improving 66 project. Crews estimate having East Mount Road reopened by Monday, April 18, 2011. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 Bridge over Reedy Creek:Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should use caution and be alert for possible temporary lane closures, workers present and new traffic patterns through this bridge replacement project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Massengill Rd. Bridge over I-81: Motorists should be alert for lane closures controlled by a temporary traffic signal, around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution through this area.
UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 36 and 40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures during daylight hours and use caution through this resurfacing project.
UNION COUNTY, Existing SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): The existing State Route 33 Bridge over Norris Lake is posted with weight limit restrictions and is being strictly enforced. Weight restrictions are: 5 axle vehicles are 35 tons; 3 or 4 axle vehicle is 22 tons; 2 axle vehicles are 20 tons. VEHICLES WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF THE RESTRICTED WEIGHTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE BRIDGE AND MUST FOLLOW A DETOUR ROUTE. {Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Maynardville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and follow SR 61 West to Luttrell, take SR 131 South (Tazewell Pike) to SR 144 West (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 33 in Maynardville. Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Knoxville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and continue on South US 11W to Interstate 40.} {Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Knoxville area should follow I-40 to North US 11W (Rutledge Pike) to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Maynardville area should take SR 144 East (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 131 North (Tazewell Pike) to SR 61 in Luttrell and follow SR 61 East to North US 11W in Blaine. Follow North US 11W to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.}
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge Project over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists traveling on State Route 33 crossing the bridge over Norris Lake should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East:Motorists should use caution and be alert for workers flagging traffic at various times and be alert for changed conditions through this widening project.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 50 and 54: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be alert for equipment and workers present, expect potential delays and use caution in this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 Eastbound Exit Ramp over Boones Creek: Motorists should be alert for a closed shoulder, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 Bridge over Muddy Creek between Fairview Circle and Horseshoe Bend Rd.: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts and changed conditions through this project and be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/tdotsmartway/
TDOT is now on Twitter. For up to the minute traffic information in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/knoxville511. For statewide travel information follow www.twitter.com/TN511.
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