FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mark Nagi
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 OFFICE: 865-594-0161
TRAFFIC ALERT
BLOUNT COUNTY
KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling in Blount County should be aware of an upcoming traffic shift on Alcoa Highway that will have an impact on motorists near McGhee Tyson Airport.
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday night, December 17, all northbound traffic will be required to detour at the off ramp at Hunt Road, and then return to Alcoa Highway using the Hunt Road on ramp. This traffic pattern does not affect southbound motorists. All work is expected to be complete by 6 a.m. on Friday morning, December 18.
This schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution in this area as workers will be present.
For more information on this project, please visit: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-hall-road-to-tyson-blvd.html
In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation lost three workers in the line of duty. All three were struck by passing motorists. Those tragedies bring the total number of TDOT lives lost to 112. We don’t want to lose another member of our TDOT family. We’re asking you to WORK WITH US. Click on the WORK WITH US logo to learn more.
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