If you are traveling to Gatlinburg in the next two weeks, expect some traffic delays.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park maintenance crews will implement temporary, single-lane closures along the north and southbound Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, beginning today (Monday, August 19, 2019) through Thursday, August 22 and again Monday, August 26 through Thursday, August 29 for routine maintenance operations. The single-lane closures will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.

The park implements temporary single-lane closures along the most heavily-trafficked park roads for all roadside work conducted on foot including litter patrol, tree removal, string trimming, mowing, shoulder reconditioning, and culvert cleaning. These temporary closures better ensure the safety of workers along winding roadways with high traffic volumes. The roadways will remain open during these times, but motorists should anticipate traffic delays and are asked to reduce speeds and use extra caution.