TDOT to Temporarily Close Lanes at Interstate 26 and Boones Creek Road

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on Interstate 26 West and exiting at State Route 354 (Boones Creek Road) in Washington County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic over the next two weeks.

Beginning Sunday, August 30, traffic exiting I-26 West at Exit 17 will not be allowed to turn left onto SR 354 (Boones Creek Road) South. All traffic will be required to turn right onto SR 354 North. This will allow TDOT contract crews to install sewer and water lines along the route. The work is expected to be complete on or before Wednesday, September 9.

There are two detour routes available for motorists to access SR 354 South.

• I-26 West to Exit 19 - Turn right onto SR 381 (State of Franklin Road) to access SR 36 West (North Roan Street). Follow SR 36 to SR 354. Turn left onto SR 354 South.
• I-26 West to Exit 17 - Turn right onto SR 354 North. Turn right onto Old Grey Station Road. Turn left onto SR 36 West (North Roan Street). Follow SR 36 to SR 354. Turn left onto SR 354 South.

Detour signage and message boards are in place to direct traffic around the work zone. The work schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution in the area, as workers will be present.