Lane Closures Scheduled This Weekend on I-40 East in Knoxville

Friday, April 01, 2016 | 09:14am

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close multiple lanes on Interstate 40 East over Hollywood Drive in Knox County this weekend for bridge deck repairs. The work is scheduled as follows.

Friday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m. through Monday, April 4 at 6:00 a.m. - I-40 East will be reduced from 5 lanes to 2 lanes from east of Papermill Drive (mile marker 383) to west of the Hollywood Drive bridge before the I-640 interchange (mile marker 385).

This operation could create lengthy delays for traffic on I-40 East. Message boards are in place to alert motorists to the road closures. Drivers are advised to plan ahead and utilize alternate routes if desired.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any landline or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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