Changes to Traffic Patterns on Neyland Drive

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On Monday, July 11, traffic will be moved from the westbound lanes to the eastbound lanes along Neyland Drive underneath Henley Bridge. This is to allow further demolition of the bridge over the westbound lanes.

Also, on July 11, Locust Street will be closed to traffic attempting to access Neyland Drive. Those utilizing the parking lot south of Hill Avenue next to Locust Street will still have access, but may not continue onto Neyland Drive.

 

The closure of part of Locust Street will last until August 17.

 

For more information on TDOT construction project activity visit the TDOT SmartWay website at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway. Travelers can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information or www.twitter.com/Knoxville511 for traffic information in the Knoxville area. For information about the Henley Bridge Restoration project, go to www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HenleyBridge. 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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For more information: Contact Mark Nagi (865) 594-0101 (Office),

(865) 255-7731 (Cell) or at Mark.Nagi@tn.gov