If you're planning to hit the roads in and around Morristown this week, you'd best brace for a patchwork of orange cones and traffic-stopping flaggers. In a recent social media blast, the City of Morristown has laid out the latest construction skirmish, courtesy of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), running from June 6 to June 11. For those traveling through Hamblen County, specifically the stretch of US 11E/SR 34 near Depot Street and Jay Bird Road, schedule an extra dose of patience into your commute.
A heads-up has been given by the City of Morristown's Facebook post, cautioning motorists about "brief stoppages by flagging personnel between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m." caused by the construction project. It’s not just the interruptions that drivers need to factor in their daily drive, but also the ubiquitous presence of workers dotting the region, which means that, while navigating the construction, one should do so with the utmost care.
The same Hamblen County artery, further east between Depot Street and the Hawkins County Line, will experience its share of disruptions. TDOT's resurfacing project means lane closures could pop up at any time in this window between the early bird's first song and the mid-afternoon slump. The advice from the city government is clear: keep your eyes peeled for those orange-vested workers and brace for the unexpected crawl of traffic.
