Plan Ahead To Arrive On Time

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has listed potential problem areas for travelers for from September 10-19, 2015. Construction in the listed areas are expected to cause some delays, so those traveling in the potential areas of delay should consider allocating additional time to reach destinations or avoid the areas, if possible, and take an alternate route.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 418 and 419: On Monday, September 14, 2015, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews perform bridge repairs.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 421 and 422: On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews perform bridge repairs.  Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution in this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 East and West Bridge over the French Broad River near Mile Marker 425: Both lanes of I-40 East and West across the bridge over Douglas Lake near Mile Marker 425 have re-opened. Motorists should remain to be alert for workers present through this bridge repair project. For updated project information, go to http://www.tn.gov/tdot/article/i-40-bridge-over-french-broad-river

JEFFERSON COUNTY, US 25W Bridge over the French Broad River and SR 113 Ramps at I-40: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures with flag personnel directing traffic at various times through this area as crews receive materials associated with the adjacent I-40 bridge repair project.  Motorists should be alert for equipment present and use extreme caution in this area.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, US 11E/ SR 34 between Sizer Street and the Hamblen County Line: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this area as crews perform work through this resurfacing project.  Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area

Source: TDOT