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Traffic Alert: May 23 - 29, 2013

 

Regional Road Construction

Statewide Information

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Anderson
  • US 25W (SR 9) Bridge over the Clinch River in Clinton:
    Through approximately June 30: Bridge repairs have closed one lane in each direction. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution. There is the potential for delays during peak travel hours.
Blount
  • Alcoa Highway (US 129) ramp to Hunt Road:
    May 28 - 30: Pavement marking operations, 7 p.m. - 6 a.m., could cause temporary lane closures on the ramp. Be alert for workers and slow moving equipment. Use extreme caution in this area.
  • US 411/SR 35 Sevierville Road between S. Washington Street and Wilcox Street:
    Sevierville Road is being widened to 3 lanes with curb & gutter and sidewalks on both sides from Everett High Road to Walnut Street, just past Cherokee Street. Be alert for workers and changing conditions in this area. Use extreme caution.
    • SR 35 Eastbound is closed to thru traffic. Follow posted detour route. 
    • SR 35 Westbound will remain open with possible traffic shifts.
  • SR 33 - W. Broadway between S. Cedar Street & Cunningham Street:
    Through the first week of May: This widening project will cause daily lane closures and lane shifts in this area, 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Be alert for workers. There is the potential for delays. Use extreme caution.
  • SR 335 at Morganton Road:
    This intersection improvement project could cause daily lane closures,
    9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution.
  • Hall Road (SR 35) Southbound between W.Stephenson Street
    and Joule Street:

    Installation of a turn lane, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., will cause intermittent lane closures. Be alert for workers. There is the potential for delays. Use extreme caution in this area.
Campbell

Claiborne
 
Cocke
  • I-40 East near Mile Markers 437 and 439.7:
    May 24: Guardrail repairs, 9 a.m. - noon, could cause lane closures.  Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.
  • Wolf Creek Bridge on US 25/70/SR 9 over the French Broad River:
    Through March 2014: This historic bridge is closed for rehabilitation. Separate signed detours are in place for passenger and commercial vehicles. Adjust travel times accordingly. Use caution through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/wolfcreek/
Grainger
  • SR 131 between Puncheon Creek Road and US 25W:
    A safety improvement project could cause daily mobile lane closures. Be alert for workers and slow-moving or stopped equipment. Use extreme.
Greene
  • I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 45 and 50:
    Sundays - Thursdays: A resurfacing project, 7 p.m. - 6 a.m., could cause lane closures. Be alert for workers. Expect delays and slowed traffic. Use extreme caution approaching this area.
  • SR 34/US 11E at SR 351:
    This intersection improvement project could cause lane closures. Be alert for workers and equipment. Use extreme caution.

Hamblen

  • I-81 North and South near Exit 8:
    Overhead bridge work, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., could cause lane closures and rolling roadblocks. Be alert for slow moving traffic. Use extreme caution approaching this area.
  • SR 32/US 25E near I-81 Interchange:
    This project has created new traffic patterns. There could also be lane closures and flag persons directing traffic at various times. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.
  • SR 32/US 25E near College Park Drive:
    A new traffic pattern switch will move the existing northbound traffic over to the newly constructed northbound lanes.
    Also included in this traffic pattern switch:
    • New tie road for SR 32 northbound traffic provides access to
      Wal-Mart shopping center and Walters State Community College
    • Signalized intersection at the existing Retail Road intersection
    • All northbound traffic to College Square Mall shall utilize the existing exit ramp to Morris Boulevard (US 11E).
    No major traffic delays are expected in conjunction with this traffic pattern switch. Be alert for this changed condition. Use extreme caution in this area.
Jefferson
  • I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 410 and 416:
    Sundays through Thursdays: A resurfacing project, 8 p.m. - 6 a.m., could cause lane closures. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.
Knox

Interstates through Knoxville and Knox County
 

  • I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 385.5 and 387.5:
    May 28: Roadway testing, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., could cause temporary lane closures. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.
  • I-640 East & West between Broadway Exit 6 and I-40 on the East End:
    Sundays - Thursdays: A resurfacing project, 8 p.m. - 6 a.m., could cause lane closures, Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.
  • I-75 North Ramp to Callahan Drive (Exit 110):
    Ramp widening will cause lane closures. Be alert for lane shifts and narrowed lanes. Use extreme caution in this area.
  • I-275 North near Mile Markers 0.2 and 0.4:
    May 23: Guardrail repairs, 8 p.m. - 6 a.m., could cause lane closures. 
    Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.

Streets in Knoxville

Short-Term Closures

  • Walnut Street between Cumberland Avenue and W. Church Street:
    May 23 - 24: Crane work to remove and replace the cooling tower of Lawson McGhee Library, 6 p.m. - 3 a.m., will close this street.
  • Broadview Drive between Coster Road and Bruhin Road:
    Through May 24: Utility improvements, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., will close this road segment.
  • Jefferson Avenue between Boruff Street and Bertrand Street:
    Through May 24: Utility improvements will close this road segment.
  • Mitchell Street between Washington Avenue and 9th Avenue:
    Through May 24: Utility improvements will close this road segment.
  • Mitchell Street between Washington Avenue and Woodbine Avenue:
    Through May 24:: Utility improvements will close this road segment.
  • Washington Avenue between Boruff Atreet and Bertrand Street:
    Through May 24: Utility improvements will close this road segment.
  • Winona Street between Washington Avenue and E. Glenwood Avenue:
    Through May 24: Utility improvements will close this road segment.
  • Coster Road between Broadview Drive and Central Avenue Pike:
    Utility improvements, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., will close this road segment.
  • Lyons View Pike between Kingston Pike and Lyons Head Drive:
    Through May 31: Utility improvements will close this road segment. Access will be given to local traffic only.
  • Lake Avenue between Volunteer Boulevard and Caledonia Avenue:
    Through June 7: Utility improvements, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., will close this road segment.
  • Clinch Avenue between Gay Street and Strong alley:
    Through June 10: Utility improvements, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., will close this road segment.
  • Lawson Avenue between Broadway and Whittle Springs Road:
    Through June 12: Utility improvements, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., will close this road segment.
  • Terrace Avenue between Volunteer Boulevard and Lake Avenue:
    Through June 12: Utility improvements, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., will close this road segment.
  • Dodson Avenue
    between Olive Street and Bertrand Street:
    between Adams Street and Olive Street:
    Through June 21: Utility improvements will close this road segment.
  • Glenwood Avenue
    between Bertrand Street and Spruce Street:
    between Boruff Street and Bertrand Street:
    between
    Olive Street and Lemon Street:
    Through June 21: Utility improvements will close this road segment.
  • Andy Holt Avenue between Frances Street and Pat Head Summitt Street:
    August 2 - 11: Utility improvements, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., will close this road segment.
  • Oakland Drive & Beverly Road between Anderson Road & Oakbrook Court:
    Through August 6: Utility improvement, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., will close this road segment.
  • Market Street between Union Avenue and Clinch Avenue
    and Union Avenue between Walnut Street and Gay Street:

    Every Saturday, May 4 - November 23: These street segments will be closed,
    7 a.m. -3:30 p.m., for the Market Square Farmers' Market.

Long-Term Closures

  • Henley Bridge over Tennessee River in Downtown Knoxville
    (US 441/SR 33):

    The Henley Bridge is closed to traffic for bridge rehabilitation. Follow signed detour using James White Parkway. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/
  • Neyland Drive (SR 158) approaching the Henley Bridge:
    Weekdays:Overhead bridge work, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., could cause temporary lane closures. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.

  • Oak Ridge Highway/Western Avenue (SR 62) between Schaad Road and Copper Kettle Road:
    Be alert for changing traffic conditions - detours, traffic shifts and temporary lane closures - at various times throughout this widening project. Construction workers and equipment are present. Use caution through this area.
    These intersections or road segments are closed for construction:
    • S. Hinton Road between Western Avenue and Third Creek Road
    • Jimmy Carter Road at Western Avenue
    • John May Road at Western Avenue
    • Beaver Ridge Road at Western Avenue 
    • A short section of Ball Camp Pike between Western Avenue and Goldenrod Street
    • Nickel Road at Western Avenue is closed to thru traffic. Motorists may use Short Road to access Western Avenue.
  • Davenport Road: from E. Moody Avenue to the southbound ramp of James White Parkway which intersects Sevierville Pike through 6/13/13.
Streets in Knox County  
  • Emory Road (SR 131) between Gill Road and Clinton Highway:
    This widening project for bridge construction, and utility/equipment crossings could cause temporary lane closures. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.


Streets in the Town of Farragut
    • Kingston Pike (SR 1) at Everett Road:
      There could be lane closures in both directions for a bridge widening project. Be alert for new traffic shifts, and workers. Use extreme caution.
    • Everett Road from Kingston Pike to St. Andrews Drive:
      This road segment is closed for most of the duration of this bridge widening project. Everett Road motorists are advised to use other routes such as Hobbs Road/Union Road and Smith Road to enter and exit this portion of Everett Road.
Loudon
  • I-75 South near Mile Marker 84.4:
    May 23: Guardrail repairs, 8 p.m. - 6 a.m., could cause lane closures.  Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.
  • US 321/SR 73 between SR 2 and City Park Drive:
    Be alert for changing roadway conditions, workers and construction equipment. Use extreme caution through this area.
  • I-40 West Ramp to SR 95 Exit 364:
    There will be a temporary lane shift on this ramp as crews perform work in this area. Be alert for workers. Use caution.
Monroe
  • US 411/ SR 33 between SR 68 and Lewis Street:
    A resurfacing project, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., will cause daily lane closures. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.
Morgan
 
Roane
  • I-40 East and West near Exit 347:
    This bridge repair project has created lane shifts, narrowed lanes, closed shoulders and reduced speeds. Be alert for construction personnel and equipment. There is the potential for delays.
  • US 27 underneath I-40 Exit 347:
    Overhead bridge work could cause daily lane closures. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area. 
  • SR 1/US 27 over Shanty Branch near Poland Hollow Road:
    There are new traffic patterns and shifts through this bridge repair project. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.
Scott
  • SR 29 Bridge over Roaring Paunch Creek near Log Mile 24.7 & 25.8:
    A repair project has reduced this bridge to one lane around the clock and is controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Be alert for changed conditions. Use extreme caution in this area.

Sevier
  • SR 66 in Sevierville between Douglas Dam Road (SR 139) and Boyd's Creek Highway (SR 338W):
    Monday - Friday: Be alert for changing conditions. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily. There is the potential for delays.
    • May 28 & 29: There could be northbound lane closures,
      9 a.m. - 3 p.m., for bridge construction.
    • SR 66 northbound between E. Mount Road and I-40:
      May 29 & 30: There could be lane closures, 9 p.m. - 6 a.m., for overhead sign work.

    For updated project information http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/

Union
  • Existing SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake):
    This bridge is posted with weight limit restrictions and is being strictly enforced. Use extreme caution and be prepared to stop approaching the bridge. Vehicles weighing in excess of the restricted weights will not be permitted to cross the bridge and must follow a detour route.
    • 35 tons for vehicles with five axles
    • 22 tons for vehicles with three and four axles
    • 20 tons for two axle vehicles
Washington/Sullivan
  • SR 75 between SR 36 and SR 357:
    There will be Intermittent lane closures in the north and south lanes throughout this construction project. There is the potential for delays.
    Use caution in this area.
  • SR 36 between SR 354 and SR 75:
    This project could cause lane closures and have flag persons directing traffic at various times, with short duration traffic stops for utility and equipment crossings. Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution.

  • Fordtown Road between I-81 and Eastern Star Road:
    This road is currently closed to thru traffic. Please follow signed detour.  Be alert for workers. Use extreme caution in this area.
  • US 11W/SR 1 near Central Heights School:
    Beginning May 28: Be alert for workers and use caution through this safety improvement project.

 

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