February 23, 2026 in Top Stories, Traffic & Road Conditions

MULTIPLE ROADWORK PROJECTS THIS WEEK IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY

CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 [304.4-306.6] from MM 304.4 to MM 306.6 bridge repair and resurfacing: The contractor has started working on the bridge repair on I-40 at MM 304.6. Motorists should use caution in the area. [Rogers Group, Inc./Crossville/CNZ290]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-1 (SPARTA HWY.) TDOT Bridge Inspection eastbound at LM 6.35: A routine inspection of the US 70 bridge over the Caney Fork River at log mile 6.35 is scheduled for Monday, February 23, from 8 AM until 2:30 PM. This work will require closure of the eastbound lane. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic through the work zone, so please approach the bridge with caution, obey temporary traffic control devices, be prepared to stop, and be alert to the presence bridge inspection personnel, vehicles and equipment.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-1 (SPARTA HWY.) TDOT Bridge Inspection eastbound at LM 7.05: A routine inspection of the US 70 bridge over Beam Creek at log mile 7.05 is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, from 8 AM until 2:30 PM. This work will require closure of the eastbound lane. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic through the work zone, so please approach the bridge with caution, obey temporary traffic control devices, be prepared to stop, and be alert to the presence bridge inspection personnel, vehicles and equipment.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-1 (US-70 E.) TDOT Bridge Inspection eastbound at LM 21.95: A routine inspection of the US 70 bridge over Daddys Creek at log mile 21.95 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, from 8 AM until 2:30 PM. This work will require closure of the eastbound lane. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic through the work zone, so please approach the bridge with caution, obey temporary traffic control devices, be prepared to stop, and be alert to the presence bridge inspection personnel, vehicles and equipment.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 [0-0.16] from Putnam County Line to C189 bridge repair: The contractor has started working on the bridge repair on I-40 at MM 304.6 or SR-24 at LM 0.24. The contractor is working behind the guardrail. Once additional work begins, additional lane closures may be necessary. Motorists should use caution in the area.
[Rogers Group, Inc./Crossville/CNZ290]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 [15.056-15.56] from Crossville city limits to Seventh-Day Adventist Church and School bridge replacement: The contractor has closed SR-24 at LM 15.06 to LM 15.6. This closure will remain in place for the duration of the project. The posted detour is along SR-462 and SR-1. The contractor will be working on general clearing activities and utility work initially. Once initial work is completed, the Contractor will proceed with the replacement of the bridge over the Obed River. Motorists should use caution and utilize the posted detour. RESTRICTIONS: Both lanes of SR-24 are closed at LM 15.06 to LM 15.6.
[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Crossville/CNZ206]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127 S.) Utility Work both directions from LM .44 to LM 5.94: Northbound and southbound Lane closures on SR-28 (HWY 127 S.) between Lowes Gap Rd. and Willard Brown Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 10/30/25 through 02/25/2026 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2025-659]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) bridge construction and paving from north of I-40 (LM 17.8) to near Potato Farm Road (LM 22.7): The contractor continues grading activities throughout the project limits. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. The contractor has scheduled to close Lawson Road at the intersection of Cline Road to install a drainage pipe beginning on 02/23/26. A detour has been posted to utilize Tabor Loop. Flaggers and advanced warning signs will accompany any closures. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone as traffic patterns change.
[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Crossville/CNV009]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-299 (ROCKWOOD AIRPORT RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 1.41 to LM 1.57: Northbound and Southbound Lane closures on SR-299 (Airport Road) at Golliher rd. near the airport Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 02/16/2026 through 02/18/2026 with a rain date of 02/19/2026 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2025-925]

CUMBERLAND AND FENTRESS COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) widening from near N. Lowe Rd (LM 29.2) to north of SR-62 (LM 1.9): The contractor has shifted traffic to phase 2 on the newly constructed portions of SR-28 LM 0.90 to 1.98 in Fentress County. Work will proceed on the existing alignment of SR-28. Flaggers are being used intermittently as needed to control traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution, be aware of new traffic signs and pavement markings, and watch for construction equipment and personnel throughout the project.
[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Cookeville/CNV300]



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