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Motorists in East Tennessee should prepare for potential traffic disruptions due to ongoing construction and repair projects from February 13 to February 19, 2025. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has issued alerts for various counties, urging drivers to exercise caution and be prepared for lane closures and delays.

In Anderson County, bridge repairs on I-75 between mile markers 128 and 129 will occur on February 18 and 19. Motorists should anticipate temporary lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Blount County's I-140 will experience shoulder and possible lane closures nightly as part of the I.T.S. expansion project. Similarly, SR 162 Pellissippi Parkway is reduced to one lane for bridge work, with rolling roadblocks expected during daytime hours.

Campbell County motorists on I-75 can expect nightly lane closures between mile markers 156 and 161. Construction on SR 63 will also cause temporary lane closures.

In Carter County, significant storm damage has led to the closure of the US 321/SR 67 Bridge over the Doe River, as well as a section of US 321/SR 159. Alternate routes are advised.

Cocke County's I-40 East at mile marker 451 remains closed due to storm damage, affecting thru traffic access to North Carolina. Motorists are directed to use alternative interstate routes.

Numerous other counties including Claiborne, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, and Washington have various construction activities leading to possible lane closures or shifts.

For real-time updates on road conditions across Tennessee's interstates and highways affected by these projects or storm-related damages, motorists can visit TDOT's SmartWay website or follow their Twitter accounts for regional traffic information.