Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for August 27-September 2, 2020

Thursday, August 27, 2020 | 02:30pm

ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North Exit Ramp at SR 61 (Exit 122): Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, workers present and use extreme caution through this ramp widening project.

ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway and Market Street in Clinton: SR 61 East is reduced to one lane through this bridge repair project. Motorists should
be alert for workers present, changing conditions, lane shifts, and use extreme caution through this area.

ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/SR 9 Bridge over Clinch River between SR 61 and Carden Farm Drive: SR 9 northbound is reduced to one lane approaching the bridge as crews continue work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, lane shifts, and use extreme caution through this bridge construction project.

ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/SR 9 at SR 170: Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, possible lane closures, and use extreme caution through this intersection construction project.

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

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 335 Hunt Road Bridge over US 129 Alcoa Highway: Hunt Road is closed at the Alcoa Highway overpass as crews construct a new bridge in this area. Motorists
should follow signed detours. This roadway is expected to re-open to traffic in December 2020.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 335 Hunt Road between Ambrose Street and Ramsay Street: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times as crews install utilities through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present directing traffic and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 135 and 142: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North between Mile Markers 142 and 144: On Sunday, August 30, 2020 and Monday, August 31, 2020 motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway maintenance. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 143: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning on Sundays through Thursdays through this project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 South between Mile Markers 146 and 144: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 151.7: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning on Sundays through Thursdays through this project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, SR 116 near Log Mile 4.5: SR 116 is reduced to one travel lane controlled by a temporary signal through this slide repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, be prepared to stop, and use extreme caution through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, SR 297 between Shady Pine Lane and Brick Plant Lane: SR 297 is reduced to one travel lane controlled by a temporary signal through this slope stabilization project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, be prepared to stop, and use extreme caution through this area. This project is expected to last through November 2020.

CARTER COUNTY, US 19E/SR 37 Bridge over the Doe River and Riverview Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

CARTER COUNTY, SR 67 between Log Miles 7.45 and 17.6: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this resurfacing project.
Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, SR 63 between Old Town Creek and US 25E/SR 32: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect delays and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 430 and 434: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and lane shifts as crews perform work through this project. Motorist should be alert for workers present, reduce speed, and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 436.1: On Saturday, August 29, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, SR 9 near I-40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect delays and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, SR 32 between Chestnut Valley Way and US 321: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

COCKE COUNTY, SR 73 between Sevier County Line and SR 32: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North near Mile Marker 21.7: On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North near Mile Marker 33.4: On Saturday, August 29, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, I-81 North near Mile Markers 8.9 and 9.4: On Thursday, August 27, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, I-81 South near Mile Marker 11.5: On Wednesday, September 2, 2020 and Thursday, September 3, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. as crews perform roadway maintenance. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic and use extreme caution through this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, SR 34 between Log Miles 3.6 and 4.7: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this area of this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, SR 474 between Log Miles 0.4 and 1.4: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this area of this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 70 between Clinch Valley Road and Cave Springs Road: Motorists should be alert for a one lane condition controlled by a temporary traffic signal as work continues in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 421 and 430: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures Sundays through Thursdays between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway milling and resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, SR 32 between French Broad River Bridge and Harrison Road: Motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. as crews perform roadway resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, SR 35 between Sevier County Line and SR 92: Motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews perform roadway resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, SR 341 between Log Miles 5.8 and 6.7: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this area of this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 378 and West Hills (Exit 380): Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning on Sundays through Thursdays as crews complete final items through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 380 (West Hills) and 387 (17th Street): On Sunday, August 30, 2020, motorists should be alert for a prolonged rolling roadblock on I-40 East from West Hills (MM 380) to the 17th Street exit ramp (MM 387) as crews erect an overhead sign structure. Motorists should also be alert for a double lane closure from the I-40/I-640 split (MM 385.4) and continue to the 17th Street exit ramp (MM 387). These double lane closures and rolling roadblocks are expected to be in place until 12 p.m. This schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic, expect delays and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West near Mile Marker 387: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning Sunday through Thursday as crews perform sign repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 394 and 396 (Holston River Bridge): Motorist should be alert for lane closures in place around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorist should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 396.6: On Friday, August 28, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 402: On Saturday, August 29, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 109: On Thursday, August 27, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-140 East near Mile Markers 0.3 and 4.0: On Friday, August 28, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-275 South near Mile Marker 1.9: On Saturday, August 29, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-275 North between Heiskell Avenue and I-640: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 5 a.m. and 3 p.m. as KUB crews perform utility related activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-640 West between Mile Marker 3.2 (Clinton Highway) and I-40 East: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, motorists should be alert for a prolonged rolling roadblock on I-640 West from the Clinton Highway entrance ramp (MM 3.2) to the 17th Street exit ramp on I-40 East (MM 387) as crews erect an overhead sign structure. Motorists should also be alert for a double lane closure from the I-40/I-640 split (MM 385.4) and continue to the 17th Street exit ramp (MM 387). These double lane closures and rolling roadblocks are expected to be in place until 12 p.m. This schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic, expect delays and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 between I-140 and Peters Road: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning Sunday through Thursday as crews complete final items through this roadway resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential
delays and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, US 11W/SR 1 Rutledge Pike Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad near Harris Road: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts and changing traffic patterns through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Topside Road and Maloney Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and lane shifts as crews perform work through this project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed and use extreme caution through this
area. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-little-river-to-maloney.html

KNOX COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Maloney Road and Woodson Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and lane shifts as crews perform work through this project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed and use extreme caution through this area. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-maloney-to-woodson.html

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

KNOX COUNTY, US 441/SR 71 Chapman Highway between Highland View Drive and Burnett Lane: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/chapman-highway-evans-to-burnett.html

KNOX COUNTY, SR 162 Pellissippi Parkway West between I-40 and Lovell Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 162 Pellissippi Parkway West at Hardin Valley Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 168 Gov. John Sevier Highway Bridge over French Broad River: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this project Motorists should be alert for workers present, be prepared to stop and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 Concord Road between Turkey Creek Road and Northshore: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area. For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-332-proposed-widening.html

LOUDON COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 79.4: On Thursday, August 27, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

MONROE COUNTY, SR 68 between Log Miles 25.6 and 34.6: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily through
this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 348.5: On Thursday, August 27, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 345.5 and 343.5: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, SR 58 between I-40 and SR 72: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, SR 326 between I-40 and US 70: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 between Industrial Lane and Second Avenue: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

SCOTT COUNTY, SR 63 between Rocky Branch Loop and Huntsville Drive: Through September 4, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures through this utility project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect possible delays, and use caution through this area.

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

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 73 between SR 416 and Shultz Road: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 416 near Rubye Road: Motorists should be alert for one lane condition through this area as crews continue slide repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-26 West near Mile Marker 5: On Monday, August 31, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 South near Mile Markers 68.8 and 60.5: On Monday, August 31, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 South near Mile Marker 53.4: On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the
following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 137 between the Virginia State Line and SR 1: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway milling and resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed or stopped traffic and use extreme caution through this area.

UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 West near Mile Marker 53.9: On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

UNICOI COUNTY, SR 36 between Log Miles 2.5 and 5.3: SR 36 is closed to thru traffic through this emergency slope stabilization project. This temporary closure will remain in place around the clock through August 31, 2020. During this time motorists should follow signed detour route and adjust travel times accordingly. Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures, workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this slope stabilization project.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 West Ramp to SR 354 Boones Creek Road (Exit 17): Beginning Sunday, August 30, 2020, the left turn lane of this ramp onto southbound SR 354 will be closed. Motorists wishing to access southbound SR 354 from this exit will be detoured onto northbound SR 354 to Old Gray Station Road to SR 36 and back to Southbound SR 354. Motorists on I-26 West wishing to access SR 354 South may also use Exit 19 and follow SR 381 to SR 36 to SR 354 South. This closure is expected to remain in place through September 8, 2020 while crews install underground utility structures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for new conditions, allow extra travel time, and use extreme caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 East and West between Mile Markers 16 and 18: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect delays, and use extreme caution approaching this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 West near Mile Marker 19.1 and 11.3: On Friday, August 28, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 West near Mile Marker 12.4: On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-81 South near Mile Marker 50.7: On Friday, August 28, 2020, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the
following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 93 between Davis Road and Fire Hall Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, and use caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 354 Boones Creek Road at I-26: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through
this construction project. Lake Park Drive will be closed and detoured at the intersection with SR 354 as construction continues in this area. Motorists should follow signed detour. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect delays and use extreme caution through this area.

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