Heads up, commuters in Knox County! A lane shift is in the cards for drivers on I-640 East, making their way to I-75 North. The change is due to some repair work kicking off at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16. The usual inside lane is closed, pushing all vehicles to the outer lane as they approach Exit 3A towards Lexington.
The State Department of Transportation directs the traffic dance, migrating all cars back into the inside lane before hitting the overpass bridge. Don't worry. This shuffle is temporary and should return to normal by 6 a.m. the next day, assuming Mother Nature plays nice. According to the official announcement from TDOT, this schedule is based on favorable weather conditions.
For those itching to hit the road, be ready for some delays and the usual construction-zone slowdown. Workers will buzz around, so dropping your speed is necessary for their safety and yours. And, as we all should know by now, texting, tweeting, or calling while driving is a big no-no, especially in construction areas.
So before you go, do yourself a solid and check the latest traffic conditions. "Know Before You Go!" as they say, to avoid any nasty surprises on the journey. Stay informed, stay safe, and let's keep those workers safe as they patch up our roads to keep us humming along securely.
