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HARRIMAN, Tenn. — The Lon Mee Bridge over the Emory River will remain open during ongoing construction, but traffic will continue to be limited to one lane at a time. BBB-TV reported last week that City of Harriman officials wanted to close the bridge because of safety concerns surrounding the …

HARRIMAN, Tenn. — The City of Harriman has closed the Lon Mee Bridge to traffic and expects the closure to remain in effect until the current bridge maintenance project is completed. City officials said the decision was made following discussions with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Ongoing construction and conditions …

ROANE COUNTY — Construction continues to make steady progress on the new bridge carrying State Route 29 (U.S. 27) over State Route 61 in Roane County, with crews reaching another major milestone this week. Contractors began setting bridge beams on the new structure Tuesday. Each beam measures approximately 52 feet …

CLINTON, Tenn. — Residents of Anderson County will have several opportunities next week to learn more about proposed transportation projects that could affect the county and surrounding areas. Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank is encouraging citizens to attend a series of public meetings being hosted by the Tennessee Department of …

A bridge project on State Highway 61, also known as Oliver Springs Highway, in the Marlow community has been delayed due to unexpected issues below the surface. Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank’s office says citizens have been asking about the status of the project, which is located between Bill Key …

EAST TENNESSEE — Motorists across East Tennessee are being advised to watch for road work and changing traffic patterns in several local counties. In Morgan County, TDOT says drivers should watch for possible lane closures on State Route 62 over Little Clear Creek. In Roane County, crews continue work along …

KINGSTON, Tenn. — Roane County leaders met this week with state officials to address growing safety concerns along the Interstate 40 corridor, a critical transportation route serving local communities and major national security facilities. The meeting, hosted by Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston), included Roane County Executive Wade Creswell, County Commissioners Ben …

The Roane County Commission will meet Monday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. at the courthouse in Kingston, where commissioners are expected to vote on a joint resolution urging state transportation officials to address safety concerns along Interstate 40 and connecting state routes throughout Roane County. The proposed resolution, developed in …

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 18, I-275 will be closed in each direction as crews work to replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard …

For drivers frustrated by potholes, worn pavement, and aging bridges, help may soon be on the way. For the first time in state history, Tennessee’s annual budget includes dedicated, recurring general fund dollars specifically for transportation improvements. Mark Nagi with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) says the agency will …