Drivers traveling along State Route 28 (SR-28) in Fentress County should prepare for ongoing construction delays as a major road-widening project moves into its next phase.

The project spans a 25-mile stretch between Log Mile 1 and Log Mile 26, with active construction and heightened traffic impacts expected to continue through August 31, 2026.

What Drivers Need to Know

• Traffic Shift Active: Contractors have officially shifted traffic to Phase 2 on newly constructed portions of SR-28 (from Log Mile 0.90 to 1.98).

• Focus on Existing Alignment: Crews are now actively working on the original lanes of SR-28.

• Intermittent Stoppages: Flaggers will be deployed periodically throughout the work zone to manage traffic flow as needed.

Motorist Advisory: Transportation officials urge drivers to exercise extreme caution when traveling through the area. Stay alert for updated pavement markings, new road signage, heavy construction equipment, and workers near the roadway.