ROANE COUNTY DRIVERS FACING MULTIPLE ROADWAY PROJECTS AND DELAYS STARTING MONDAY
Drivers traveling through Roane County next week should prepare for widespread traffic delays, lane closures, and new traffic patterns due to a series of active maintenance and construction projects beginning Monday, October 19, 2026.
The upcoming roadwork impacts several major routes:
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Interstate 40 (Mile Markers 340 to 363): Both eastbound and westbound lanes will experience potential closures between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for routine roadway maintenance. Additionally, a specific stretch on I-40 East between Mile Markers 340 and 341 features shoulder closures and reduced speed limits.
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US 27 at SR 61: Motorists should watch for newly implemented traffic patterns and intermittent lane closures at various times as this project progresses.
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State Route 304 (Meigs County Line to SR 58): Crews will be actively resurfacing the roadway, leading to potential lane closures daily between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Transportation officials urge all motorists to remain alert for workers, expect slower travel times, and exercise extreme caution when navigating these work zones.
