East Tennessee drivers should expect continued construction-related delays this week across multiple counties, including Anderson, Blount, and Washington. Notable slowdowns include daily lane closures on US 25/SR 9 between Broad Street and Cullom Street and on SR 61 between Bill Key Lane and Old Batley Road, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
In Blount County, utility work and bridge repairs will affect SR 35 and SR 162 (Pellissippi Parkway). Meanwhile, I-40 East remains reduced to one lane due to Hurricane Helene damage, with recommended detours via I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South, especially for trucks and wide-load vehicles, as reported by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
On Sunday, drivers can expect lane closures and “workers present, slowed traffic,” on I-40 West in Roane County between Mile Markers 351.4 and 350, while Knox County will have shoulder and lane closures for roadside and bridge work along SR 131 Lovell Road, Emory Road, and US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Highway; TDOT advises motorists to check current conditions on its website and to “Know Before You Go!” before traveling, as stated by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
