Resurfacing begins Monday, April 22, on Dragon, U.S. 129

Upcoming road construction on the section of U.S. 129 known as “The Dragon” in Blount County is expected to affect traffic into July. Expect delays and use extreme caution in the area, as workers will be present.

Crews will begin posting signage and mobilizing equipment Monday, April 22, for upcoming resurfacing between Tabcat Creek and the Tennessee/North Carolina state line on U.S. 129.

Resurfacing activities are scheduled to take place Mondays through Thursdays from sunrise to sunset daily, but the contractor will add working days if necessary to keep the project on schedule. Lane closures will be required during this project. Flaggers will be in place and safety vehicles will direct motorists through the work zone.

The project is expected to be complete by early July, but the schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions.

In announcing the project, the Tennessee Department of Transportation reminded drivers to check travel conditions before leaving for their destinations and never message or talk on a cellphone while behind the wheel.