South 17th Street will be closed from January 6 to January 12, between Cumberland and White avenues. The closure is to allow work to be done while University of Tennessee students are on winter break. Both cars and pedestrians won’t be able to use this stretch of road, according to the City of Knoxville.
The closure is to help ShoffnerKalthoff MES crews install new electrical conduit for a new restaurant on Cumberland Avenue. While there will be some breaks for morning and afternoon traffic, expect major delays, especially since the closure will be in place all weekend, January 11-12, as reported by the City of Knoxville.
An infrastructure project is updating the area’s electrical systems to support local businesses, including a new restaurant. The work may cause disruptions and increased foot traffic due to sidewalk detours. Residents and visitors are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra time during the street closure. For updates, check the City of Knoxville's website.
