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23-05-2025
- Automotive
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What to know before hitting the road in East Tennessee for Memorial Day weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As interstate construction work is suspended in Tennessee for Memorial Day weekend and a near-record number of travelers are expected, 6 News anchor Bo Williams has what drivers need to know. Tennessee Department of Transportation crews and contractors stopped all road construction work that requires lane closures from noon on Friday, May 23, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. However, drivers will still come across some long-term lane closures on construction projects that will remain in place. This pause is in anticipation of increased holiday travel. Airport Road in Roane County closed after 'large' crack spotted 'We want to do our part to help everyone have an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend and keep traffic flowing as smoothly and efficiently as possible,' said Deputy Governor & TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. 'We also want to remind drivers that it is the law to move over and slow down for first responders and emergency vehicles, including TDOT HELP trucks that will be on patrol during the holiday weekend. So far this year, we've had 47 incidents where a driver hit a TDOT vehicle or equipment.' Several roads in Sevierville will be closed on Sunday, May 25, for the Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Motorcycle Ride. The following streets will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Court Avenue from Commerce Street to Cedar Street Bruce Street from the Sevier County Court House to the Parkway Joy Street from Court Avenue to the Parkway Cedar Street from Court Avenue to the Parkway The following streets will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Bruce Street from the Parkway to Gary Wade Boulevard Gary Wade Boulevard from Dolly Parton Parkway to Prince Street East TN nonprofit raising money for disabled dog found abandoned Court Avenue, between Commerce Street and Bruce Street, will also be closed on Monday, May 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a Memorial Day event being conducted by Sevier County government. TDOT has also released its weekly construction report for May 23 through May 28. The listing includes lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-5-22-25-to-5-28-25Download More than 948,300 Tennesseans are predicted to travel for Memorial Day, with the majority, 800,250, driving to their destination. That's up from 783,595 in 2024. AAA shared the best and worst times to hit the road over the weekend. Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car Date Worst Travel Time Best Travel Time Friday, May 23 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Before 11:00 AM Saturday, May 24 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Before 12:00 PM Sunday, May 25 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Before 1:00 PM (Memorial Day)Monday, May 26 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Before 2:00 PM SECOND HELPING: Miss a Food for Thought segment? See them all here. If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. The stream can be watched live on WATE6+. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
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Navigate East Tennessee road work: What drivers need to know for this weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Don't let road work stop you from getting on the roads this weekend. 6 News anchor Bo Williams is breaking down what drivers need to know in this week's Upcoming Road Work livestream. Louisville Road between Proffitt Springs Road and Alcoa Highway is closed through Saturday, May 17, as part of a project to install a pedestrian bridge. To learn more about the closures, click here. Fired Clinton High School teacher charged after grade manipulation investigation The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction report for May 9-14, detailing ongoing and upcoming construction activities. This report includes information about lane closures and road work across 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-5-8-25-to-5-14-25Download The Sevierville Police Department also shared a traffic advisory for the Bruce Street Brewfest special event. Bruce Street, between Court Avenue and the Parkway, will be closed to all traffic from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 10. The City parking lot and gazebo on Bruce Street will also be closed during this period. Fuzzy green substance found growing at Loudon restaurant SPD also warned drivers about a closure on Court Avenue between East Main Street and the Little Pigeon River. The road will be closed from May 13-16 to all traffic to facilitate the development of blueway river access. In Alcoa, several roads will be closed for the Downtown Dash between 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on May 10. The roads impacted include Marconi Boulevard, Springbrook Road, Faraday Street, Associates Boulevard, and Kings Court. Find live traffic conditions: TDOT Smartway Map If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. The stream can be watched live on WATE6+. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Automotive
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From mud to I-40 resurfacing: Road work for East Tennessee drivers to be aware of
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — To help drivers prepare, 6 News anchor Bo Williams is breaking down road work expected over the weekend. In Sevier County, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be performing resurfacing work on Interstate 40 beginning Sunday evening, May 4. The project is expected to take several weeks and work will be conducted from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday-Thursday. Drivers are asked to use caution in the work on and expect short-term delays, especially in the area of exit 407. Two women face charges after escaped inmate captured in Cumberland Gap The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction report for May 2-7, detailing ongoing and upcoming construction activities. This report includes information about lane closures and road work across 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-5-1-25-to-5-7-25Download Drivers in Blount County are also urged to use caution as crews work to clear mud from the roads around Maple Lane Farms, which hosted the Rock The Country music festival last weekend. Find live traffic conditions: TDOT Smartway Map If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Construction impacting East TN roads this weekend: What to know
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From a music festival in Blount County to ongoing TDOT construction projects, 6 News anchor Bo Williams has what East Tennessee drivers need to know before hitting the roads this weekend. The Rock the Country Festival will take place at Maple Lane Farms in Greenback on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26. Due to the thousands of attendees expected each day, the Blount County Sheriff's Office has created a traffic plan for the weekend. To learn more, click here. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction report for April 25 through April 30, detailing ongoing and upcoming construction activities. This report includes information about lane closures and road work across 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-4-24-25-to-4-30-25Download In addition, the Market Square weekend pedestrian zone on Union Avenue and Market Square will continue to go into effect at 4 p.m. on Fridays and continue through 6 p.m. on Sundays. To learn more about the pedestrian zone, click here. Find live traffic conditions: TDOT Smartway Map If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
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Rod Run, Rossini Fest & construction impacting East Tennessee roads: What to know
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From Rod Run to Rossini Fest, several events are impacting East Tennessee drivers on top of ongoing construction across the region. 6 News anchor Bo Williams is breaking down what to know before hitting the roads this weekend. The 2025 Spring Rod Run began on April 10 and will run through April 13. The Pigeon Forge Police Department is urged to prepare for heavy traffic congestion. The show is at the LeConte Center, however, traffic will spill over to primary, secondary, and tertiary roads. The Old Mill Bridge closure is also impacting traffic as Old Mill Avenue cannot be used to get to and/from the Parkway. What's happening this weekend? Multiple events coming to East Tennessee In Knoxville, the Rossini Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The event covers downtown with stages on Market Square, Union Avenue, Church Street and Clinch Avenue. The Orange and White Game is also set for Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction report for April 11 through April 16, detailing ongoing and upcoming construction activities. This report includes information about lane closures and road work across 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-4-10-25-to-4-16-25Download In addition, the Knoxville Smokies' first game at Covenant Health Park is set for Tuesday. As a result, temporary road closures are expected around the stadium as they prepare for Opening Day. The city will also conduct a practice run for gameday traffic and parking protocols on Friday during an event for season ticketholders. Find live traffic conditions: TDOT Smartway Map If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
