August 8, 2025 in Top Stories, Traffic & Road Conditions

WEEKLY EAST TENN. AND CUMBERLAND ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

ANDERSON COUNTY
– SR 61 between Bill Key Lane and Old Batley Road: Possible daily lane closures during daylight hours. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 9 between Broad Street and Lamar Street: Possible daily lane closures 9 a.m.–2 p.m. for utility work. Expect delays and use caution.

BLEDSOE COUNTY
– SR-30 and SR-443, grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road: Lane narrowing at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3, both lanes open. Use caution.

BRADLEY COUNTY
– I-75 at Paul Huff Parkway Interchange modifications: Intermittent flagging and lane closures. Reduce speed and use caution.
– I-75 [15.35-19.309] from MM 31 to MM 35 (McMinn County Line) resurfacing: Nightly lane closures Sunday–Friday, 8 PM–6 AM. Reduced speed limit, use caution.
– SR-40 (Waterlevel Hwy.) Utility Work both directions from LM 4.7 to LM 5.93: Flagger-assisted lane closures 08/07/25–08/12/25, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-60 widening from north of I-75 (LM 17.2) to SR-306 (LM 19.9): Intermittent flagging for paving and finishing work. Use caution.
– SR-74 (Ocoee St. N.E.) Utility Work northbound from LM 15 to LM 15.20: Northbound lane closure 08/07/25–08/11/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

CAMPBELL COUNTY
– I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 156 and 161: Possible lane closures. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 63 between Frontier Road/Woodson Lane and Claiborne County Line: Possible temporary lane closures 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 63 between SR 297 and Stinking Creek Road: Possible temporary lane closures. Expect delays and use caution.

CARTER COUNTY
– SR 37 between Log Miles 1.4 and 1.6: Possible temporary lane closures 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for slope stabilization. Expect delays and use caution.

CLAY COUNTY
– SR-52 [18.7-20.56] from South of Boyd Street to Near SR-53 resurfacing: Intermittent lane closures with flaggers for incidental work. Use caution.

COCKE COUNTY
– I-40 East between Mile Marker 446 and North Carolina State Line: Reduced to one lane, traffic wider than 8.5 feet prohibited. Expect long delays, use caution, and consider I-81 North to I-77 South detour.
– SR 35 between Old Newport Highway and Fain Road: Possible temporary lane closures 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Expect delays and use caution.
– US 25/70 between Rhyne Camp Road and Generation Drive: Possible temporary lane closures 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Expect delays and use caution.
– US 25/70 between Tennessee State Line and Hot Springs, North Carolina: Thru truck traffic prohibited. Use I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South.

COFFEE COUNTY
– I-24 (MM 105) construction of an overpass carrying SR-2 (US-41): SR-2 reduced to one lane with traffic signal until 10/16/25.
– I-24 (MM 117) construction of an overpass carrying Wattendorf Memorial Highway/AEDC Road: Short-term flagging for trucks entering/exiting. Use caution.
– I-24 resurfacing from east of SR-2 (US-41) (LM 8.9) to near SR-55 (LM 14.8): Nightly alternating lane closures 7 PM–6 AM. One lane maintained in each direction.
– SR-55 construction from First Avenue (LM 2.0) to SR-16 (US-41A, N. Jackson St, LM 2.6) in Tullahoma: Phase 1 lane reduction from 3 to 2 lanes for bridge and drainage work.
– SR-55 repair of bridge over the Little Duck River (LM 14.0): One lane in each direction until Fall 2025.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY
– I-40 [304-306] from Putnam County Line to near parking area resurfacing and bridge repair: Nightly milling and paving 08/10/25, 7 PM–6 AM, one lane closed each direction. Expect slow or stopped traffic.
– I-40 [317.86-322.37] from near Obed River to near SR-101 resurfacing: Nightly resurfacing Sunday–Friday, 7 PM–6 AM. Use caution.
– SR-1 (US-70) construction of bridge over the Obed River (LM 12.7): Road reopened, crews working off-road for utilities. Use caution near shoulders.
– SR-1 [8.86-13.27] from Pomona Road to SR-24 resurfacing: Temporary lane closures and flaggers. Use caution.
– SR-28 (Main Street, US-127) downtown pedestrian improvement project between Lantana Road and Neecham Street: One-lane periods with flaggers for sidewalk and curb work. Shoulder parking closed.
– SR-28 (US-127) bridge construction and paving from north of I-40 (LM 17.8) to near Potato Farm Road (LM 22.7): Temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages. North Grace Hill Drive closed, use South Grace Hill Drive detour.
– SR-298 [8.35-9.02] from north of Catoosa Canyon Dr to south of Obed Pines Rd construction of a small drainage structure: Both lanes closed with detour via SR-28 and SR-62. RESTRICTIONS: Both lanes closed from LM 8.35 to LM 9.02.
– SR-462 from SR-28 (US-127N / LM 3.1) to SR-298 (Genesis Road / LM 4.6) in Crossville: Temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages on Interstate Drive. “Right Turn Only” at Stout Drive.

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): Intermittent flaggers. Use caution near construction equipment.

DEKALB COUNTY
– SR-26 (Sparta Hwy.) Utility Work both directions from LM 26.35 to LM 29.75: Flagger-assisted lane closures 05/28/25–08/30/25, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-26 (US-70) grading, drainage, retaining walls, and paving from near SR-53 (LM 2) to near SR-96 (LM 6.1): Temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages. West end of Old Liberty Road closed, use East entrance detour.

FENTRESS COUNTY
– SR-52 [13.6-17.62] from east of the bridge over SR-28 (US-127) to SR-296 resurfacing: Intermittent lane closures with flaggers. Use caution.

GRAINGER COUNTY
– SR 131 between Log Miles 7 and 8: Lane closures. Expect delays and use caution.

GREENE COUNTY
– I-81 North near Mile Marker 20.2: Possible temporary lane closures 08/11/25, 8 p.m.–6 a.m. for guardrail repairs. Use caution.

HAMBLEN COUNTY
– US 11E/SR 34 between Depot Street and Hawkins County Line: Possible lane closures for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– US 11E/SR 34 near Depot Street and Jay Bird Road: Temporary lane closures and brief stoppages by flaggers. Expect delays and use caution.

HAMILTON COUNTY
– I-124 (US-27) from I-24 Interchange to South of the Tennessee River Bridge: Possible daily lane closures 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for ramp and 4th Street work. Reduce speed and watch for flaggers.
– I-75 at Hamilton Place Mall interchange: SR-153 southbound ramp to I-75 northbound reduced to one lane. Traffic shifts on I-75 northbound, Shallowford Road, and Hamilton Place Mall ramps. Hamilton Loop Road closed. Speed limit reduced.
– I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2: Nightly lane closures 9 PM–6 AM on I-75 and I-24 for various activities. Multiple lane closures 08/05/25–08/07/25 for traffic shift preparations. RESTRICTIONS: I-24 ramps between Belvoir Ave. and S. Moore Road closed; Germantown Road to I-24 West ramp closed.
– I-75 Utility Work both directions from MM 9 to MM 15.6: Officer-assisted rolling roadblock 08/10/25, 6 a.m.–8 a.m. Expect delays and be prepared to stop.
– SR-2 (Lee Hwy.) Utility Work southbound from LM 16 to LM 17: Eastbound lane closure 08/11/25–08/22/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-2 [11.33-11.92] from Dodds Ave to Seminole Drive tunnel rehabilitation: Traffic shift to one lane in eastbound tunnel until 08/11/25. Nightly flagging 08/13/25, 8 p.m.–6 a.m.
– SR-2 [2.73-3.19] from Wauhatchie United Methodist Church to Brown’s Ferry safety improvements: Temporary lane closures during non-peak hours and nightly.
– SR-27 (Rossville Blvd.) Utility Work both directions at LM 6.73: Flagger-assisted lane closures 08/07/25–08/29/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-29 [20.72-25.756] from SR-111 to Old Dayton Pk. Resurfacing: Daytime sign installation from shoulders.
– SR-317 (Apison Pike) improvement project from SR-321 to east of Layton Lane: Flagging operations 08/07/25–08/13/25, 7 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3 p.m.–7 p.m. Closures last ~2 hours per location.
– SR-321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd.) Utility Work both directions from LM 5 to LM 7: Flagger-assisted lane closures 07/31/25–08/14/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-8 (E. Main St.) Utility Work both directions from LM 5 to LM 8: Flagger-assisted lane closures 07/28/25–08/13/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-8 [10.14-11.96] from Frazier Ave to Signal Mountain Blvd resurfacing: Nightly resurfacing 8 p.m.–6 a.m. Lane configuration changes from 4 to 2 lanes. No overnight on-street parking.
– SR-8 [8.97-10.14] from MLK to Frazier Avenue resurfacing: Concrete repairs and manhole adjustments starting 08/04/25 with lane closures.

HANCOCK COUNTY
– SR 33 between Log Miles 23.5 and 27: Possible lane closures for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 70 between Log Miles 0 and 4.29: Possible lane closures for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.

HAWKINS COUNTY
– SR 1 between Garland Avenue and Sullivan County Line: Possible temporary lane closures for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 344 between SR 113 and US 11W/SR 1: Possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 66 between Log Miles 19.2 and 29.8: Possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 346 near Log Mile 8.2: Possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours. Expect delays and use caution.

JACKSON COUNTY
– SR-262 (Gladdice Hwy.) TDOT Maintenance eastbound at LM 8.61: Reduced to one lane 07/18/25–08/08/25 for slide repair. Traffic signals in place. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

JEFFERSON COUNTY
– US 11E/SR 34 at North Chucky Pike: Possible lane closures 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for intersection improvement. Use caution.
– US 25/70/SR 9 over Rimmer Creek (L.M. 13.2) and Koontz Creek (L.M. 14.2): Possible lane closures at various times. Use caution.

JOHNSON COUNTY
– US 321/SR 159 between Carter County Line and North Carolina State Line: Closed due to storm damage. Seek alternate routes. Check https://smartway.tn.gov/.

KNOX COUNTY
– I-275 North and South between I-40 and I-640: Possible nightly lane closures 7 p.m.–6 a.m. for roadway and bridge work. Expect delays and use caution.
– I-75 South near Mile Marker 115.8: Possible temporary lane closures 08/13/25, 8 p.m.–6 a.m. for guardrail repairs. Use caution.
– US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway between Topside Road and Maloney Road: Possible temporary lane closures and shifts. Use caution. See https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr115-us-129-alcoa-highway.html.
– US 441/SR 33 between Powers Street and Atlantic Avenue: Possible temporary lane closures 08/11/25–08/22/25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for sidewalk construction. Expect delays and use caution.
– US 441/SR 33 between Rose Avenue and Regal Lane: Possible nightly lane closures 7 p.m.–6 a.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– Various Interstates through Knoxville: Possible mobile lane closures nightly 8 p.m.–6 a.m. for maintenance. Expect delays and use caution.

LOUDON COUNTY
– I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 363 and 369: Possible nightly lane closures 7 p.m.–6 a.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– I-40 West near Mile Marker 363: Possible lane closures 08/14/25, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for bridge repairs. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 72 between Monroe County Line and Good Hollow Road: Possible lane closures 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.

MARION COUNTY
– SR-156 repair of bridge over Tennessee River, LM 15.2: Traffic shift with both lanes open, intermittent flagger-controlled lane closures. Use caution.
– SR-27 (Griffith Hwy.) Utility Work both directions from LM 13 to LM 14: Shoulder lane closures 08/04/25–08/15/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-27 (US-72) resurfacing from Alabama State Line (LM 0) to north of SR-156 (LM 2.7): Single lane closures during daytime. Use caution.
– SR-283 (State Hwy. 283) Utility Work northbound at LM 1.95: Flagger-assisted lane closure 07/17/25–08/15/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

MCMINN COUNTY
– I-75 [0-2.06] from MM 35 (Bradley County Line) to MM 37 resurfacing: Nightly lane closures Sunday–Friday, 8 PM–6 AM. Reduced speed limit, use caution.
– I-75 [2.06-4.32] from MM 37 to MM 39.5 resurfacing: Nightly lane closures Sunday–Friday, 8 PM–6 AM. Reduced speed limit, use caution.
– SR-2 (US-Hwy. 11) Utility Work both directions from LM 16.81 to LM 19.61: Flagger-assisted lane closures 08/11/25–08/29/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-2 (Wilson St.) Utility Work both directions from LM 18 to LM 20: Flagger-assisted lane closures 08/06/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., rain date 08/11/25. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-30 (Tennessee Ave.) Utility Work both directions from LM 19 to LM 21: Flagger-assisted lane closures 06/06/25–08/29/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-307 (Old Madisonville Rd.) Utility Work northbound from LM 1.42 to LM 2.17: Flagging operations 08/05/25–08/08/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Use caution.
– SR-39 construction of a bridge over Middle Creek (LM 13.4): One lane with traffic signals, County road 567 closed with detour to SR-39.
– SR-39 from west of Cook Drive to SR-30 and from SR-310 to Monroe County Line: Intermittent lane closures for punch list work. Use caution.

MEIGS COUNTY
– SR-60 (State Hwy. 60) Utility Work both directions from LM 0 to LM 1: Flagger-assisted lane closures 08/12/25–08/14/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

MONROE COUNTY
– US 411/SR 33 between Log Miles 16.8 and 18.1: Possible lane closures 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– US 411/SR 33 Bridge over Little Tennessee River near Log Mile 16.7: Lane reductions until 07/31/25. Use caution.

POLK COUNTY
– SR-68 construction of bridge over Brush Creek (LM 16.4): Northbound lane closed with temporary traffic signal. Reduce speed and use caution.
– SR-68 over SR-40 construction of bridges: Temporary lane closures on SR-40 08/11/25 for barrier rail. SR-68 traffic on South bridge, 3-way stop at SR-40 interchange.

PUTNAM COUNTY
– I-40 [300-304] from West of SR-24 to Cumberland County Line resurfacing and bridge repair: Nightly milling and paving 08/10/25, 7 PM–6 AM, one lane closed each direction. Expect slow or stopped traffic.
– I-40 Utility Work both directions from MM 283 to MM 297: THP-assisted rolling roadblock 08/10/25, 6 a.m.–8 a.m., rain date 08/17/25. Expect delays and be prepared to stop.
– SR-136 (S. Jefferson Ave.) Utility Work both directions from LM 2.55 to LM 2.75: Lane closures 11/14/24–08/30/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-136 construction from north of SR-111 interchange to south of I-40 interchange: Temporary lane closures and stoppages. West Davis Road and Henley Drive closed, SR-111 SB exit ramp to SR-136 closed with detour.
– SR-24 (W. Spring St.) Utility Work both directions from LM 18 to LM 19: Nighttime lane closures with detours 07/28/25–08/11/25, 10 p.m.–5 a.m. Use caution.
– SR-24 [23.27-29.89] from Hitchcock Drive to Mill Creek Road Resurfacing: Intermittent punch list work with brief lane closures. Use caution.
– SR-84 (Calfkiller Hwy.) Utility Work both directions from LM 1 to LM 8.0: Flagger-assisted lane closures 04/24/25–09/30/25, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-96 (Medley Ammonett Rd.) TDOT Maintenance northbound from LM 2.6 to LM 2.8: One lane 08/07/25–08/11/25 with traffic signals. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

RHEA COUNTY
– SR-29 (US-Hwy. 27) Utility Work both directions from LM 23 to LM 31: Flagger-assisted lane closures 08/07/25–08/13/25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
– SR-29 [14.66-19.879] from Boofer Lane to Metzger Ln Resurfacing: Temporary lane closures 7 a.m.–6 p.m. for paving. Use caution.
– SR-30 repair of bridge over Tennessee River: Equipment and materials near TWRA boating ramp access road. Watercraft users use caution.

ROANE COUNTY
– I-40 East near Mile Markers 352.8, 355.1, and 359.7: Possible temporary lane closures 08/14/25, 8 p.m.–6 a.m. for guardrail repairs. Use caution.
– I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 356 and 364: [No specific details provided in the original text].
– US 70/SR 1 between SR 326 and Loudon County Line: Possible daily lane closures 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.

SCOTT COUNTY
– US 27 between SR 63 and Reed Road: Possible daily lane closures 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.

SEVIER COUNTY
– I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 405 and 410: Possible nightly lane closures 7 p.m.–6 a.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 449 between Parkway and Jake Thomas Road: Possible daily lane closures 7 a.m.–6 p.m. for roadside construction. Expect delays and use caution.
– US 411/SR 35 between Log Miles 17.6 and 24.2: Possible nightly lane closures 7 p.m.–6 a.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.

SULLIVAN COUNTY
– I-81 North near Mile Marker 59.3: Possible temporary lane closures 08/11/25, 8 p.m.–6 a.m. for guardrail repairs. Use caution.
– I-81 North near Mile Markers 61.3 and 68.5: Possible temporary lane closures 08/12/25, 8 p.m.–6 a.m. for guardrail repairs. Use caution.
– I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 54 and 58: Possible nightly lane closures 7 p.m.–6 a.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– I-81 North Ramp to I-26 East (Exit 57A): Narrowed lane 08/08/25, 7 p.m.–08/11/25, 6 a.m. for concrete repairs. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 93 at Bloomingdale Road: Possible lane closures for signal upgrade. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 93 Bridge over South Fork Holston River and Plant Road: Possible lane closures for bridge repair. Expect delays and use caution.

UNICOI COUNTY
– I-26 West between Mile Markers 41.4 and 37: Reduced to one lane, shifted to eastbound side. Vehicles wider than 10 feet prohibited, use I-77 and I-81 detour. Entrance ramp at Exit 40 closed.

UNION COUNTY
– SR 131 Tazewell Pike between Knox County Line and Grainger County Line: Possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.

WARREN COUNTY
– SR-1 (US-70S) bridge repair over SR-55 (LM 10.5): Intermittent lane closures on SR-1, portable barrier rail on SR-55 Bypass closing outside shoulders.

WASHINGTON COUNTY
– I-26 West near Mile Marker 11.2: Possible temporary lane closures 08/11/25, 8 p.m.–6 a.m. for guardrail repairs. Use caution.
– SR 353 Bridge over the Nolichucky River: Closed due to storm damage. Seek alternate routes. Check https://smartway.tn.gov/.
– SR 354 between SR 34 and Christian Church Road: Possible nightly lane closures 7 p.m.–6 a.m. for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.
– SR 81 between Log Miles 10.9 and 17.9: Possible temporary lane closures during daylight hours for resurfacing. Expect delays and use caution.

WHITE COUNTY
– SR-1 (Crossville Hwy.) Utility Work westbound from LM 18 to LM 19: Shoulder lane closures 07/10/25–08/30/25, 6 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

REGION 2
– Cable Barrier Repair on Various Interstate and SRs: Short-term shoulder and/or lane closures nightly Sunday–Thursday, 7 PM–6 AM, and daily Monday–Friday. At least one lane open.
– Drain Cleaning on Various Interstate and State Routes: Mobile operation along shoulders with possible lane closures, Sunday–Thursday, 8 PM–6 AM.
– Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Life Cycle Replacement: Shoulder closures at Bradley I-75 NB MM 27.2, McMinn I-75 SB MM 42.2, and Marion I-24 WB MM 156 during daytime.
– On-call Concrete Pavement Repair at Various Locations: Ramp narrowing at I-24 exit 127 with minimum 10-foot lane width. Use caution.
– On-call Guardrail Repair and New Installation on Various Interstate and State Routes: Short-term shoulder and/or lane closures nightly Sunday–Thursday, 7 PM–6 AM, and daily Monday–Friday on state routes. At least one lane open.
– Preventative and Unscheduled Maintenance of Chattanooga SmartWay ITS: Short-term shoulder and/or lane closures, at least one lane open. Flaggers as needed.
– Sweeping on Various Interstate and State Routes: Mobile operations along shoulders, nightly 8 PM–6 AM for interstates, daytime 9 AM–3 PM for lower traffic state routes.

RESTRICTIONS
– CUMBERLAND COUNTY – CNZ103: Both lanes of Genesis Road (SR-298) closed from LM 8.35 to LM 9.02.
– HAMILTON COUNTY – DB2101: I-24 Ramps between Belvoir Ave. and S. Moore Road closed. Entrance ramp from Germantown Road to I-24 West closed.
– I-40 near Tennessee and North Carolina State Line: One lane due to Hurricane Helene repairs. No trucks over 30 feet on US 129 “The Dragon” in TN or NC. Thru truck traffic use I-81 North to I-77 South.

This list is organized by county and then by road or project within each county, ensuring a clear and alphabetical structure. Let me know if you need further refinements or specific details!



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