Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for December 18-24, 2025

ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/ SR 9 between Broad Street and Cullom Street: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures as utility crews perform work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changed conditions, and use extreme caution through this area.

ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 between Bill Key Lane and Old Batley Road: Motorists should be alert for possible daily lane closures during daylight hours through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/ SR 115 Tail of the Dragon: Due to the one lane condition of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee and North Carolina State Line as repairs continue from Hurricane Helene, this is a reminder for commercial vehicles in Tennessee and North Carolina attempting to use US 129 as an alternate around the I-40 work zone. No trucks with trailers over 30 feet in length, or single units over 30 feet in length are permitted on US 129 "The Dragon" in Tennessee or North Carolina.Thru truck traffic in Tennessee should follow I-81 North to I-26 East into North Carolina. These restrictions of US 129 will be strictly enforced day and night.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 35 between East Broadway Avenue and Ellis Avenue: Through December 23, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform drainage structure replacements. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 73 between Waters Road and Woodland Drive: Through December 23, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform drainage structure replacements. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 162 Pellissippi Parkway between Cusick Road and SR 33: SR 162 is reduced from two lanes to one through this project as construction crews perform bridge work in this area. Motorists should be alert for possible brief rolling roadblocks between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, as needed, for blasting operations. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions; workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Marker 446 and North Carolina State Line: I-40 East is reduced to 1 lane between Mile Marker 446 in Tennessee and Mile Marker 7 in North Carolina due to damage sustained during Hurricane Helene. Traffic wider than 8 ½ feet is prohibited through this area. Wide Loads should follow I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South. This area remains a heavily active construction zone as permanent repairs continue. Motorists should be alert for workers and construction equipment entering and exiting the roadway in this work zone. Motorists should be alert that there are areas with no shoulders, and no emergency pull-off locations through this work zone. There are no services in this area. Motorists should ensure they have plenty of fuel and vehicles are in good mechanical condition traveling through this area. Motorists should expect potential long delays. Motorists should be prepared to stop and be alert for slow or stopped traffic. Motorists should use extreme caution and avoid all distractions traveling through this area. I-40 "Thru Traffic" should continue to follow I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South to avoid potential major delays.

For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/

COCKE COUNTY, US 25/70 between Tennessee State Line and Hot Springs, North Carolina: Thru truck traffic is prohibited on US 25/70 in North Carolina between the Tennessee State Line and Hot Springs, North Carolina. Truck traffic to North Carolina should follow I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South.

GRAINGER COUNTY, SR 131 between Log Miles 7 and 8: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

GREENE COUNTY, US 11E /SR 34 at Snapps Ferry Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 11E/ SR 34 near Depot Street and Jay Bird Road: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures and brief stoppages by flagging personnel at various times through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

HANCOCK COUNTY, SR 31 between Log Miles 5.5 and 6.0: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures at various times through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 70 between Coran Road and SR 66: SR 70 is closed to thru traffic and detoured around this bridge replacement project over the railroad. Motorists should be alert for changing traffic patterns, follow signed detour routes, adjust travel times, and use extreme caution through this area. This project is estimated to be completed on or before April 30, 2027.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, US 25/70/SR 9 over Rimmer Creek (L.M. 13.2) and Koontz Creek (L.M. 14.2): Motorists should be alert for workers present, possible lane closures at various times, and use extreme caution through this construction project.

KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North and South near Exit 112 Emory Road: Motorists should be alert for shoulder closures in place through this area. Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning the ramps at this exit as crews perform roadway construction activities on this DDI project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, Various Interstates through Knoxville: Motorists should be alert for possible mobile lane closures nightly between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.

KNOX COUNTY, US 11/SR 1 near Watt Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadway construction activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, US 25W/SR 9 between West Emory Road and Wade Daniel Way: Through Wednesday, December 23, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as utility crews perform work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway construction between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail. Motorists should be alert for crews intermittently pacing traffic between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) daily, as needed, to move equipment and materials within the project limits and to conduct routine roadway maintenance. Disruptions to traffic flow are anticipated to be short in nature. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed, be alert for slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this construction project.

For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr115-us-129-alcoa-highway.html

KNOX COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Topside Road and Maloney Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures as crews perform final work through this project. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution as workers will be present.

For project information, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr115-us-129-alcoa-highway.html

KNOX COUNTY,US 441/ SR 71 between East Martin Mill Pike and Flagship Way:Through December 23, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadside work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY,US 441/ SR 71 between Simpson Road and Hendron Chapel Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures, workers present, changed conditions, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this construction project.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Emory Road between Blueberry Road and Dannaher Drive: Motorists should be alert for shoulder closures in place through this area. Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway construction activities on this DDI project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY,SR 332 Concord Road between S. Campbell Station Rd. and Waterford Drive: Through December 23, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform work in this intersection project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

LOUDON COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 79.4: On Thursday, December 18, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

LOUDON COUNTY, US 11/SR 2between US 70/SR 1 and US 321: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through this utility project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

MONROE COUNTY,I-75 North and South at Exit 62: Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this bridge construction project.

MONROE COUNTY, SR 322 Oakland Road at I-75: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures with flag persons directing traffic as crews perform bridge work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.

ROANE COUNTY,US 27 at SR 61: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and possible lane closures at various times through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 449between Veterans Blvd. and Dollywood Lane: Through December 23, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform work activities through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, US 321between Parkway and Dollywood Lane: Through December 23, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform work activities through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 34between Bowman Ford Road and Allison Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform curb work through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY,SR 93 between Murrell Road and SR 347: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this project. Motorists should expect potential delays, be alert for slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY,SR 93 at Bloomingdale Road: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this signal upgrade project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

UNICOI COUNTY,SR 107 Bridge over North Indian Creek at Log Mile 5.2: SR 107 bridge is closed to thru traffic and detoured around this project. Motorists should be alert for changing traffic patterns, follow signed detour routes, adjust travel times, and use extreme caution through this area.

UNICOI COUNTY,SR 173 Intersection at SR 107: SR 173 is reduced to one lane controlled by temporary traffic signals. Motorists should be alert for changing traffic patterns, workers present and use extreme caution through this project.

UNION COUNTY,SR 33 between Knox County Line and SR 144: Motorists should be alert for new lane shifts through this project. Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this construction widening project. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, workers present and use caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 34between High Point Drive and Sullivan County Line: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform curb work through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 353 Bridge over the Nolichucky River: The SR 353 Bridge over the Nolichucky River is closed due to damages sustained during recent storm events. Motorists should seek alternate routes around this area. For current road conditions, go https://smartway.tn.gov/

For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at https://smartway.tn.gov/traffic

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.