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Traffic Alert: February 4 - 10, 2010

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Anderson
  • SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs:
    There will be temporary lane closures for this bridge widening project. Use caution through this area.
  • SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 62 Illinois Avenue:
    This road segment is reduced to one lane in each direction through this widening project. Use caution, be alert for workers and changed conditions.
Blount
  • U.S. 129 Bypass north of Louisville Road intersection:
    Greenway pedestrian bridge construction of approach ramps and bridge towers will be conducted outside the highway right-of-way. Short periodic lane closures may be necessary. Anticipated completion date: September 29.
  • Binfield Road Bridge over the CSX Railroad:
    Closed indefinitely for repairs.
  • Louisville Road:
    Installation of storm sewer and replacement of sanitary sewer lines is under way. This project starts at Culton Creek and continues north, crossing Vera Drive, Margaret Drive, Mildred Circle, and Beverly Drive. This is the first phase of sidewalk construction to connect the Green Meadow area with the Alcoa/Maryville Greenway System. The storm and sanitary sewer improvements should be completed by mid-February.
  • Middlesettlements Road from Mt. Tabor Road to Bessemer Street:
    TDOT project to widen Middlesettlements Road and associated utility relocations are underway. Included in the project are (1) widening of Robert C. Jackson Drive south of Middlesettlements Road, (2) installation of a traffic signal at the Robert C. Jackson/Middlesettlements Road intersection, and (3) realignment of the Middlesettlements Road/Mt Tabor Road intersection. Project is expected to be completed in August.
  • Old Knoxville Hwy/E. Broadway/SR 33 - Hunt Rd to Clarks Grove Drive: Be alert to construction traffic and occasional lane closures for utility and roadway improvements associated with the Pellissippi Place development (including the realignment of Clayton Drive at Old Knoxville Highway).
Campbell
 
Claiborne
  • US 25E (SR 32):
    Weekdays: Be alert for possible blasting operations, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This work will result in traffic stops during blasting operations and for cleanup afterwards. Expect potential long delays. There will be lane shifts, flaggers, narrow lanes and possible falling rock. Use extreme caution through this area. Wide loads over 12 feet are not permitted through this project.
Cocke
  • I-40 East near the North Carolina State Line:
    I-40 East remains closed due to a rockslide approximately three miles inside North Carolina. I-40 East is closed just east of the Waterville Exit (Exit 451).
    I-40 thru traffic should follow I-81 North (Exit 421) to I-26 East (Exit 57A) towards Asheville, however, all exits on I-40 in Tennessee are open and accessible.
  • I-40 East between Mile Markers 443 and 449.5:
    Cable barrier installation could cause lane closures during daylight hours. Be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
Grainger
  • US 25E (SR 32):
    Weekdays: Be alert for possible blasting operations, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This work will result in traffic stops during blasting operations and for cleanup afterwards. Expect potential long delays. There will be lane shifts, flaggers, narrow lanes and possible falling rock. Use extreme caution through this area. Wide loads over 12 feet are not permitted through this project.
Greene
 

Hamblen

 

Jefferson
 
Knox

Interstates through Knoxville and Knox County

  • I-640 West approaching I-75/I-275 at Mile Marker 3:
    February 10: There will be a right lane closure, 9 a.m. - Noon for routine maintenance on ITS devices. Be alert for workers present and use caution through this area.
  • I-275 South between Baxter Avenue and I-40:
    February 10: There will be a lane closure, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for routine maintenance on ITS devices on the ramp to I-40 East from I-275 South. Be alert for a lane shift on this ramp. Motorists entering I-275 South from Baxter Avenue should use extreme caution and be prepared to stop entering this workzone.



Surface Streets in Knoxville

Short-Term Closures

  • N. 4th Avenue: street closures between Luttrell Street and Gill Avenue,
    7 a.m. to 7 p.m., through 2/26.
  • Moss Drive: street closures between Paris Road and Bradshaw Garden Road 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. through 2/26.
  • Paris Road: street closures between Moss Drive and Pleasant Ridge Road 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. through 2/26.
  • Bernard Avenue: street closures between Cooper Street and Richards Street 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. through 2/28.
  • 200 block of Gay Street between Summit Hill and Vine Avenue:
    Closed for the reconstruction of street and sidewalks through February.

Long-Term Closures

  • W. Hill Avenue and Henley Street Intersection:
    Through March 1: A section of the westbound lane of W. Hill Avenue and part of the right turn lane northbound on Henley Street between the end of the bridge and Main Street will be closed; the eastbound lane of Hill Avenue will remain open.
  • Pleasant Ridge Road: open to two-way traffic from Merchants Road to Hoca-ta-ke Lane. From Ho-ca-ta-ke east to Rambling Road traffic is reduced to one eastbound lane of traffic only through April 1.
  • 100 block of Gay Street: street closures between Vine Avenue and Jackson Avenue through April.
  • Weisgarber Road: street closures between Brookvale Lane and Brookview Lane to construct a new bridge over Fourth Creek through April.
  • Washington Avenue: street closures between Bertrand Avenue and Olive Street through 5/14.
  • Phillip Fulmer Way: street closures between Peyton Manning Pass and bus transit turnaround through 8/15.
  • Forest Park Boulevard: street closure between Kingston Pike and Newcom Avenue through 8/31.
  • 19th Street: street closures between Clinch Avenue and Laurel Avenue 6/22 through 9/30.
  • Kingston Pike at Forest Park Boulevard - bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad:
    Kingston Pike is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock for bridge replacement. Be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times and use caution when traveling through this area. Expect potential delays, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Use extreme caution through this area. Work is expected to be completed by October 31.
    • N. Forest Park Boulevard is closed at the intersection with Kingston Pike. Use Newcom Avenue for access.
  • Chamique Holdsclaw Drive: street closures between Lake Loudon Boulevard and Pat Head Summit Drive through 5/4/12.

Surface Streets in Knox County

  • Beaver Ridge/Oak Ridge Highway realignment through May.
  • Gallaher View Road and Gleason Road:
    Intersection improvements: turn lanes and signalization through May or June.
  • Lovell Road Ramp to Southbound Pellissippi Parkway:
    This ramp is closed for construction until late Spring 2010.
    • To access Southbound Pellissippi Parkway follow signed detour to Murdock Drive/Dutchtown Road back to Pellissippi Parkway.
    • To access I-40 follow Lovell Road to the I-40 interchange.
      Be alert for changed conditions in this area.
  • Pellissippi Parkway Southbound approaching Lovell Road:
    Be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, reduced speed limit and workers present for bridge construction. Use extreme caution through this area.
  • Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway:
    Be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times through this project.

Surface Streets in the Town of Farragut

  • Campbell Station Road between Jamestowne Blvd. & Parkside Drive:
    TDOT is widening this road segment. The existing Campbell Station Road is reduced to one lane each direction, with the center turn lane remaining ONLY from Old Colony Parkway to Parkside Drive. The greenway and sidewalk throughout the project will be closed, due to hazards associated with the construction. Expected completion date is November.
  • Campbell Station Road between I-40 and Kingston Pike (SR 1):
    Be alert for construction activities and workers present through this widening project. Be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts and use caution.
Loudon
 
Monroe
 
Morgan
  • SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane:
    Be alert for flag persons directing traffic, lane shifts and changed conditions through this widening project. Use caution when traveling through this area.
Roane
  • US-70/SR 1 Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad & Black Creek:
    This bridge is reduced to one narrowed lane controlled by temporary traffic signals for bridge rehabilitation work. Be alert for changed conditions and use extreme caution through this area.
    • Wide loads over 10 feet wide are not permitted through this project and should follow signed detour route.
  • SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 62 Illinois Avenue:
    This road segment is reduced to one lane in each direction through this widening project. Be alert for workers and use caution.
Scott
 
Sevier
  • US 441/SR 71 (Spur) between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg:
    The southbound portion is closed due to a rock slide. Southbound traffic is re-routed to the northbound side at Conner Heights Road (Traffic Light #10) for approximately ¾ mile around the rockslide and back across a bridge near Gum Stand Road to the southbound side. Northbound traffic on US-441 from Gatlinburg towards Pigeon Forge should be alert for a left lane closure after traveling through the tunnel. Be alert for changed conditions as the northbound side of US-441 between King Branch Road and Pigeon Forge now has two-way traffic flow. Use extreme caution through this area.
  • Chapman Highway (SR 35) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Road and Tarwater Road:
    Be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.
  • Boyd's Creek Highway (SR 338) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: This intersection improvement project will create lane shifts and narrowed lanes. Be alert for workers and use extreme caution. Expect potential delays.
  • SR 66 in Sevierville between Boyds Creek (SR 338) and Nichols Street:
    Be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present through this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily for blasting. Expect potential delays and use extreme caution.
  • LeConte Street over West Prong of Little Pigeon River in Gatlinburg:
    LeConte Street has been reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Use extreme caution in this area.
  • Roaring Fork Extension Road over Roaring Fork Creek in Gatlinburg:
    Be alert for construction and temporary detours in this area.
Union
  • SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake):
    Be alert for work crews moving equipment to begin bridge construction. Reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
  • SR 33 between South of Hickory Star Road (SR 144) and SR 61 East:
    Use caution through this widening project as crews install construction signs, and move equipment.
  • Sharps Chapel Road between Lambdin Ridge Road and Brewer Hollow Road:
    Flag persons will be directing traffic at various times through this bridge replacement project.
Washington/Sullivan
 

 

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