FROM TDOT:

All Lanes Are Open on I-40 in Roane County

Sinkhole is successfully repaired before holiday traffic ensues

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation opened all eastbound lanes on I-40 in Roane County shortly after 6:30 p.m. after repairing a sinkhole that developed in the shoulder.

The left lane of I-40 eastbound in Roane County between Exit 355 (Lawnville Road) and Exit 356 (Gallaher Road) was closed while TDOT crews repaired a sinkhole in the shoulder.

TDOT crews discovered the sinkhole shortly before 9:00 a.m.  Workers dug under the surface to find a weakness that spanned 14 feet wide and approximately 15 feet deep.  TDOT geotechnical engineers believe over the course of several years, water flowing through the ditch line in the grassy median seeped into a depression and into the bedrock below the median and shoulder weakening the soil.

FROM TDOT:

Repairs on I-40 Sinkhole Underway

Sinkhole expected to be repaired before Labor Day travel begins

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The left lane of I-40 eastbound in Roane County between Exit 355 (Lawnville Road) and Exit 356 (Gallaher Road) remains closed while Tennessee Department of Transportation crews repair a sinkhole in the shoulder.

TDOT crews discovered the sinkhole shortly before 9:00 a.m..  Workers dug under the surface to find a weakness that spanned 14 feet wide and approximately 15 feet deep.  TDOT geotechnical engineers believe over the course of several years, water flowing through the ditchline in the grassy median seeped into a depression and into the bedrock below the median and shoulder weakening the soil.

Crews have already filled the hole with new rock and will proceed with filling the sinkhole with concrete.  After the concrete sets, workers expect to cover the sinkhole with asphalt and could have the left lane on I-40 eastbound in Roane County open by Thursday evening.

For more information on travel conditions across Tennessee visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone.  TDOT is also on Twitter.  For up to the minute traffic information in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/knoxville511.  For statewide travel information follow www.twitter.com/TN511.

SPECIAL ALERT FROM TDOT:

ROANE COUNTY

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has closed the left lane on Interstate 40 from mile marker 355 to mile marker 356 in Roane County after the discovery of a sinkhole in the shoulder.  TDOT maintenance workers found the sinkhole shortly before 9:00 a.m. during mowing operations along the interstate between the Lawnville exit and mile marker 356.  Crews say the opening is one foot in diameter on the surface, but the hole goes at least four feet deep and extends under the left lane of the interstate.

TDOT Geotechnical engineers have been called to the scene to evaluate the sinkhole and determine the plan for repairs.

No timeline for repairs has been set at this time.

For more information on travel conditions across Tennessee visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone.  TDOT is also on Twitter.  For up to the minute traffic information in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/knoxville511.  For statewide travel information follow www.twitter.com/TN511.  You can also following the Improving 66 project at www.twitter.com/improving66 or visit www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66.

FROM TDOT:

EAST TENNESSEE CONSTRUCTION

September 2 – 8, 2010

(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures weekdays through this bridge widening project.  Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.

ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 South between Exit 128 (Lake City) and Mile Marker 127: Motorists should be alert for workers present, equipment entering and exiting the roadway and use extreme caution through this noise wall construction project.

ANDERSON & CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 between SR 61 (Exit 122) and SR 63 (Exit 141): On Thursday night, September 2, 2010, motorists should be alert for mobile lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews re-trace pavement markings.  Motorists should be alert for slowed traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 73/US 321 at SR 335 William Blount Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this intersection improvement project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, Bessemer Street SIA route serving Denso Manufacturing: Motorists should be alert for workers present and construction equipment near the roadway through this project.  Motorists should use caution traveling through this area.

(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for workers present and equipment entering and exiting the roadway through this bridge replacement project.  Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.

(Recovery Act Project) CARTER COUNTY, SR 400 from East Mill Street to SR 67 (Broad Street): Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and expect intermittent lane closures through this project.  Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in this area.

CARTER COUNTY, SR 400 (Lynn Avenue) over Watauga River: Motorists should be alert for intermittent lane closures at various times throughout this project.  Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in this area.

CLAIBORNE & GRAINGER COUNTY, US 25E (SR 32): Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, and use caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East bridge over the Pigeon River between Mile Markers 445 and 447: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, US 25/70 (SR 9) Bridge over French Broad River: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns in this area as traffic has been switched from the old bridge to the newly constructed bridge.  Motorists should use caution in this area as construction work continues through this project.

COCKE COUNTY, US 321 (SR 35) between Saint Tide Hollow Rd. and Salem Road: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, and use caution through this area.

GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 28 and 37: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

GREENE COUNTY, SR 107 at the Intersection with SR 351: Motorists should be alert for construction activities, changing conditions and use caution traveling through this intersection improvement project.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 11E (SR 34) between US 25 and Hawkins County Line: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning.  Motorists should be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 1 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek: State Route 1 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Rutledge Pike (Exit 392) and the Holston River Bridge (MM 395): Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-140 West between Mile Markers 1.8 and 2.8: On Tuesday, September 7, 2010 motorists should be alert for a left lane closure in this area between Noon and 3 p.m. as crews perform maintenance on ITS devices.  Motorists should use caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 Concord Road Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad near Northshore Drive: Motorists should be alert for changed traffic conditions as traffic has been reduced to one lane and is being controlled by a temporary signal through this bridge repair project.  Motorists should use extreme caution and expect potential delays in this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike over Norfolk Southern Railroad at Forrest Park Blvd: Kingston Pike is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock for bridge repairs. Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts and new conditions through this project. South Forrest Park Blvd. is closed at Kingston Pike.  Motorists wishing to access South Forrest Park Blvd. should follow signed detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution when traveling through this area.

(Recovery Act Project) KNOX COUNTY, Campbell Station Road between I-40 and Kingston Pike (SR 1): Motorists should be alert for construction activities and workers present through this widening project. Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times and use caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times through this project.

MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane: Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts through this project. Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times through this widening project and for temporary detours and lane shifts through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West at Mile Marker 347.1: On Thursday night, September 2, 2010, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East at Lawnville Rd. (Exit 355): Motorists should be alert for a possible lane closure in this area as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, US-70 / SR 1 Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad and Black Creek (LM 2.46): US-70 Bridge over Norfolk Southern railroad at log mile 2.46 is reduced to one narrowed lane controlled by temporary traffic signals as crews perform bridge rehabilitation work.  WIDE LOADS OVER 10 FEET WIDE ARE NOT PERMITTED THROUGH THIS PROJECT.  Traffic loads over 10 feet in width should follow signed detour route.  Motorists should be alert for temporary stoppage of traffic in both directions at various times. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE / ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 62 Illinois Avenue: State Route 95 is reduced to one lane in each direction through this widening project. Motorists should be alert for short lane closures with flagging operations as crews enter and exit into the traffic lanes while performing paving operations.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, lane shifts, changed conditions and potential delays and use caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 58: Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and utility crews working closely to the traveled lanes.   Motorists should be alert for flag persons, lane shifts, changed conditions and use caution through this area.

SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 near Gallow Way Drive and Airport Rd.: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this overhead bridge construction project.  Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project.  Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338  (Boyd’s Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project.  Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.

(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:

Motorists should be alert for new lane shifts and changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.  For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/

(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, LeConte St. over West Prong of the Little Pigeon River in Gatlinburg:

LeConte Street has been reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal.  Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 1 (US 11W) between Holston River Bridge and Fairmont Avenue: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. through this resurfacing project.  Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 126 (Wilcox Dr.) Bridge over the Holston River: Motorists should be alert lane closures through this bridge repair project.  Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 Bridge over Reedy Creek: Motorists should be alert lane closures through this bridge repair project.  A wide load detour has been set up using SR 355 (Industry Drive).  Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 (Lynn Garden Drive) between SR 355 and US 11W: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. through this resurfacing project.  Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 355 (Center St.) between SR 36 and Fairview Avenue: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. through this resurfacing project.  Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures as utility work is finalized. Motorist should also watch for flag persons directing traffic at various times, for equipment and workers at or near the roadway through this bridge replacement project.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 394 Intersection with SR 34: Motorists should use caution and be alert for possible shoulder closures, construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in this area.

UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 40 and 43: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this bridge deck repair and resurfacing project.  Motorists should expect possible delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

UNICOI COUNTY, SR 36 (Spivey Mtn. Rd.) between North Carolina Line to Temple Hill Rd.: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this resurfacing project, be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists traveling on State Route 33 crossing the bridge over Norris Lake should be alert for changed traffic patterns on each side of the bridge. Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project.  Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.

UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East: Motorists should be alert for changed traffic patterns, workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this widening project.

UNION COUNTY, Sharps Chapel Road between Lambdin Ridge Rd. and Brewer Hollow Rd.: Motorists should be alert for new and changing conditions through this project. Motorist should be alert for flag persons directing traffic between Lambdin Ridge Rd. and Brewer Hollow Rd. at various times thru this bridge replacement project.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Flourville Road bridges over Boones Creek: Flourville Road between Pickens Bridge Road and Cabindale Road is now open to through traffic.  Motorists may encounter one lane conditions on this bridge construction project as the contractor works to finish the cleanup.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 400 bridge over Brush Creek: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and brief traffic stops and use extreme caution traveling through this bridge replacement project.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 from Jonesborough City Limits to SR 93: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this resurfacing project, be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/tdotsmartway/

TDOT is now on Twitter.  For up to the minute traffic information in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/knoxville511. For statewide travel information follow www.twitter.com/TN511.

FROM THE TENNESSEE DOT:

No Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways Labor Day Weekend

Construction Won’t Slow Holiday Travelers

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the busy Labor Day holiday travel period.  More than 600,000 Tennesseans are expected to travel by car this holiday.

Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, September 3 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7.  This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the busy Labor Day holiday.

“The Labor Day holiday is one of the busiest travel periods of the year,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely.  “As thousands of people hit the road in Tennessee, we want to ensure they get to their destinations quickly and safely without road construction delays.”

While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will still be on site in many construction zones.  For instance, in Memphis workers will spend the weekend on the I-40/Hernando DeSoto Bridge seismic retrofit project preparing for a major new phase of work.  Crews will reduce the bridge to one lane in each direction near exit 1 immediately following rush hour Tuesday morning.  The I-40 Bridge will be reduced to one lane east and westbound from Tuesday, September 7 at 9:00 a.m. until mid-November.

Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.

“During this Labor Day weekend, travelers will notice an increased number of law enforcement personnel on Tennessee’s roadways,” said Governor’s Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole.  ”Our main goal is for everyone to have a safe holiday, so we want to emphasize the importance of buckling up, obeying traffic laws, paying attention, and, above all, never driving drunk or impaired.”

The summer travel season is expected to close with almost 10% more travelers during the Labor Day weekend than during the same period in 2009.  AAA Auto Club South projects 658,864 Tennesseans will travel this Labor Day holiday, with 629,301 traveling by car and 18,242 traveling by air.  Nationwide travel is expected to be up 10% compared to 2008.  Tennessee is anticipated to experience a 9.7% increase in travel through the state compared to last year’s numbers.

For up-to-date travel information, motorists can call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone or visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway.  Travelers can also get instant traffic alerts by following TDOT on Twitter.  For a list of available Twitter feeds visit www.tn.gov/tdot/mediaroom/info.htm.  Motorists are reminded that texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, so please use these motorist information tools responsibly.

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And it should be noted that the dire predictions of gridlock never came true.  Read here.

The temporary lane closures scheduled for I-75 South between Exit 128 (Lake City) and Mile Marker 127 on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 through Thursday, September 2, 2010 for crews to remove portable concrete barrier rails has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Beginning Monday afternoon, August 30, 2010, motorists traveling on State Route 170 (Raccoon Valley Road) at the Knox/Anderson County Line should be alert for changed conditions as crews shift traffic to a temporary runaround through this intersection improvement project.  Motorists should reduce speed and use extreme caution through this area.

On Monday night, August 30, 2010, motorists traveling on State Route 170 (Edgemoor Rd.) near the Bull Run Steam Plant should be alert for a temporary lane closure across the SR 170 Bridge over the Clinch River between the hours of 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. as crews remove containment cables now that the bridge beam painting is complete.  Motorists should use caution through this area.

From TDOT:

EAST TENNESSEE CONSTRUCTION

August 26 – September 1, 2010

(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures weekdays through this bridge widening project.  Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.

ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 South between Exit 128 (Lake City) and Mile Marker 127: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 through Thursday, September 2, 2010 as crews remove portable concrete barrier rails. Motorists should expect possible delays and should be alert for workers present, equipment entering and exiting the roadway and use extreme caution through this noise wall construction project.

ANDERSON & CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 between SR 61 (Exit 122) and SR 63 (Exit 141): On Tuesday night, August 31, 2010 through Thursday night, September 2, 2010, motorists should be alert for mobile lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews re-trace pavement markings.  Motorists should be alert for slowed traffic, expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 73/US 321 at SR 335 William Blount Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this intersection improvement project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

BLOUNT COUNTY, Bessemer Street SIA route serving Denso Manufacturing: Motorists should be alert for workers present and construction equipment near the roadway through this project.  Motorists should use caution traveling through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 156 and 159: On Sunday night, August 31, 2010, through Tuesday night, September 2, 2010, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform barrier wall repairs.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for workers present and equipment entering and exiting the roadway through this bridge replacement project.  Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.

(Recovery Act Project) CARTER COUNTY, SR 400 from East Mill Street to SR 67 (Broad Street): Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and expect intermittent lane closures through this project.  Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in this area.

CARTER COUNTY, SR 400 (Lynn Avenue) over Watauga River: Motorists should be alert for intermittent lane closures at various times throughout this project.  Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in this area.

CLAIBORNE & GRAINGER COUNTY, US 25E (SR 32): Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, and use caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East bridge over the Pigeon River between Mile Markers 445 and 447: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 431 and 433: On Monday, August 30, 2010, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures during daylight hours through this area as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, US 321 (SR 35) between Saint Tide Hollow Rd. and Salem Road: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, and use caution through this area.

GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 28 and 37: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

GREENE COUNTY, SR 107 at the Intersection with SR 351: Motorists should be alert for construction activities, changing conditions and use caution traveling through this intersection improvement project.

HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 11E (SR 34) between US 25 and Hawkins County Line: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this resurfacing project on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning.  Motorists should be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 1 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek: State Route 1 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Rutledge Pike (Exit 392) and the Holston River Bridge (MM 395): Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike over Norfolk Southern Railroad at Forrest Park Blvd: Kingston Pike is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock for bridge repairs. Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts and new conditions through this project. South Forrest Park Blvd. is closed at Kingston Pike.  Motorists wishing to access South Forrest Park Blvd. should follow signed detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution when traveling through this area.

(Recovery Act Project) KNOX COUNTY, Campbell Station Road between I-40 and Kingston Pike (SR 1): Motorists should be alert for construction activities and workers present through this widening project. Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times and use caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times through this project.

LOUDON COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 368 and 369: On Wednesday night, September 1, 2010, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform barrier wall repairs.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane: Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts through this project. Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times through this widening project and for temporary detours and lane shifts through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West at Mile Marker 347.1: On Thursday night, September 2, 2010, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West at Lawnville Rd. (Exit 355): Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Thursday night, August 26, 2010 through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, US-70 in Rockwood: On Friday, August 27, 2010, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures during daylight hours as crews replace traffic signals at the Rockwood St., Wheeler St. and Rathburn St. intersections.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, US-70 / SR 1 Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad and Black Creek (LM 2.46): US-70 Bridge over Norfolk Southern railroad at log mile 2.46 is reduced to one narrowed lane controlled by temporary traffic signals as crews perform bridge rehabilitation work.  WIDE LOADS OVER 10 FEET WIDE ARE NOT PERMITTED THROUGH THIS PROJECT.  Traffic loads over 10 feet in width should follow signed detour route.  Motorists should be alert for temporary stoppage of traffic in both directions between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform bridge beam demolition. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE / ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 62 Illinois Avenue: State Route 95 is reduced to one lane in each direction through this widening project. Motorists should be alert for short lane closures with flagging operations as crews enter and exit into the traffic lanes while performing paving operations.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, lane shifts, changed conditions and potential delays and use caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 58: Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and utility crews working closely to the traveled lanes.   Motorists should be alert for flag persons, lane shifts, changed conditions and use caution through this area.

SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 near Gallow Way Drive and Airport Rd.: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this overhead bridge construction project.  Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project.  Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338  (Boyd’s Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project.  Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.

(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:

Motorists should be alert for new lane shifts and changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.  For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/

(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, LeConte St. over West Prong of the Little Pigeon River in Gatlinburg:

LeConte Street has been reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal.  Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 1 (US 11W) between Holston River Bridge and Fairmont Avenue: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. through this resurfacing project.  Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 126 (Wilcox Dr.) Bridge over the Holston River: Motorists should be alert lane closures through this bridge repair project.  Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 Bridge over Reedy Creek: Motorists should be alert lane closures through this bridge repair project.  A wide load detour has been set up using SR 355 (Industry Drive).  Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 (Lynn Garden Drive) between SR 355 and US 11W: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. through this resurfacing project.  Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 355 (Center St.) between SR 36 and Fairview Avenue: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. through this resurfacing project.  Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SIA serving Bristol Metals LLC (Off Weaver Pike, SR 358 at the existing Bristol Metals Rd.): This road is scheduled to open to traffic the week of August 29, 2010.  With the opening of this road, Bristol Metals Rd. will become a dead end.  Motorists wishing to access Bristol Metals LLC will need to use Partnership Park Road. Motorists should be alert for new conditions in this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures as utility work is finalized. Motorist should also watch for flag persons directing traffic at various times, for equipment and workers at or near the roadway through this bridge replacement project.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 394 Intersection with SR 34: Motorists should use caution and be alert for possible shoulder closures, construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in this area.

UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 40 and 43: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this bridge deck repair and resurfacing project.  Motorists should expect possible delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

UNICOI COUNTY, SR 36 (Spivey Mtn. Rd.) between North Carolina Line to Temple Hill Rd.: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this resurfacing project, be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists traveling on State Route 33 crossing the bridge over Norris Lake should be alert for changed traffic patterns on each side of the bridge. Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project.  Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.

UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East: Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this widening project.

UNION COUNTY, Sharps Chapel Road between Lambdin Ridge Rd. and Brewer Hollow Rd.: Motorists should be alert for new and changing conditions through this project. Motorist should be alert for flag persons directing traffic between Lambdin Ridge Rd. and Brewer Hollow Rd. at various times thru this bridge replacement project.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Flourville Road bridges over Boones Creek: Flourville Road between Pickens Bridge Road and Cabindale Road is now open to through traffic.  Motorists may encounter one lane conditions on this bridge construction project as the contractor works to finish the cleanup.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 East and West between I-81 (Exit and SR 400 (Exit 22): On Sunday night, August 29, 2010 and Monday night, August 30, 2010, motorists should be alert for mobile lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews re-trace pavement markings.  Motorists should be alert for slowed traffic and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 400 bridge over Brush Creek: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and brief traffic stops and use extreme caution traveling through this bridge replacement project.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 from Jonesborough City Limits to SR 93: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this resurfacing project, be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/tdotsmartway/

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SPECIAL ALERT

CAMPBELL COUNTY

On Wednesday, August 25, 2010 and Thursday, August 26, 2010 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. motorists should be alert for a left lane closure on I-75 South Bound near the 132.00 mile marker between Exit 134 (Caryville, Jacksboro, Lafollette) and Exit 129 (Lake City), and also for a shoulder closure on I-75 North Bound at this location as crews perform drain cleaning operations.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic and expect potential delays through this area.

CAMPBELL COUNTY

On Wednesday, August 25, 2010 and Thursday, August 26, 2010 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. motorists should be alert for a left lane closure on I-75 South Bound near the 132.00 mile marker between Exit 134 (Caryville, Jacksboro, Lafollette) and Exit 129 (Lake City), and also for a shoulder closure on I-75 North Bound at this location as crews perform drain cleaning operations.   Motorists should be alert for workers present, slowed traffic and expect potential delays through this area.