Gatlinburg announces New Year's Eve road closures for public safety, advising traffic detours and recommending public transport to manage pedestrian influx.

A 200-foot section of Knoxville's James White Greenway closes from January 5, 2026, for necessary repairs, impacting routes near Volunteer Landing and Riverside Drive.

Gatlinburg Police issued a traffic advisory for New Year's Eve road closures to enhance safety during celebrations, affecting several city roads from 10:30 p.m.

The Gatlinburg Spur Improvement Project starting in January 2026 will lead to expected traffic delays due to construction aimed at enhancing road safety.

Atmos Energy is upgrading gas lines on Watauga Street in Kingsport starting January 5, with survey crews marking the area. The work is split into two phases over six months to minimize disruption.

Knoxville Police Department initiates a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign to reduce serious crashes during the Christmas season, urging drivers to be cautious and not drive impaired.

TDOT announces lane and ramp closures on I-24 in Hamilton County for paving as part of the I-75/I-24 interchange improvements project, causing potential delays.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin upgrades on the Gatlinburg Spur starting January 5, 2026, causing traffic delays with daily lane closures.

The Gay Street Bridge in Knoxville reopens for pedestrian and cyclist use after a $2.7 million repair project.

Water tap installation will cause a lane shift on North State of Franklin Road in Johnson City on Dec. 16, affecting traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers should expect delays and heed construction signs.

Interstate 40 in Cumberland County will have rolling lane closures between mile markers 318 and 329 for utility work on December 14, from 6-9 AM, potentially causing delays.

Knoxville approves Old City upgrades including sidewalks and streetlights, and allocates additional funding for urban projects and affordable housing initiatives.

I-40 West in Cumberland County will have lane closures due to median construction, causing traffic delays between 8 AM-4 PM on December 11th and 12th, 2025.