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New roundabout open on Woodson Drive as Alcoa Highway project continues
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new roundabout is open on Woodson Drive near Alcoa Highway after two months of construction. The Tennessee Department of Transportation closed a section of Woodson Drive at the end of May to build the roundabout connecting Woodson Drive to Alcoa Highway at Wye Way Lane. The roundabout opened on July […]
The Rogersville Review
Rogersville Planning Committee discusses traffic issues
On Friday, Long & Short-Term Planning Committee Chairman Andrew Poe opened the July meeting with an agenda full of Rogersville quality of life points for discussion. This committee is working diligently toward solving vehicle and pedestrian traffic issues. Poe called on each committee member to voice areas they felt needed attention. Barry Rice named the area of East Main Street in the former Cross Flower Shop location and the crosswalks of Colonial Road at McKinney Avenue and Broadway. Julia Hobbs directed attention to the Holston Street area. Brock Gladson added Rogers Street, Clay Street, and Huffmaster Street. The motion was made by Gladson and seconded by Allie June McMakin to research these areas. This committee has been addressing parking issues in the historic commercial district. Mark Morley of the Rogersville Street Department reported the relining of parking spots on South Depot Street and South Church Street has been completed. City Park Director Matthew Elkins reported to the committee on progression of the planning for the grant from the state for developing walkability at the park. Recently, an Active Living workshop was held to gather community input. Of immediate interest of the Committee is the completion of the sidewalk currently ending
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Traffic delays expected on major Smokies road for maintenance
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is conducting roadside maintenance on the Gatlinburg Spur that will cause single-lane closures July 27–30. The Spur is one of the area’s busiest routes and a key gateway into the Smokies, carrying about 40,000 vehicles per day in summer, so even single-lane closures could mean significant slowdowns for travelers.
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Why You Should not Settle Your Car Accident Claim Without An Attorney
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Gatlinburg Spur lane closures to delay Great Smoky Mountains travelers
The section of U.S. Highway 441 known as the Spur will have single-lane closures beginning July 27 while crews complete roadside maintenance, according to the National Park Service. Drivers should prepare for backups on this busy stretch. Closures are expected for several days while crews complete needed roadside work including mowing and pruning, ditch and culvert cleaning, litter pick-up and removal of tree and rock debris. Throughout the year, millions drive along The Spur, which connects Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The 4.2-mile stretch is one of the busiest routes in the area, with an average of 40,000 vehicles per day traveling the road during the summer season, according to the park. Get the Daily Briefing newsletter: Start your day with East Tennessee’s top news, from Knoxville to the Great Smoky Mountains When will the Spur have single-lane closures? Northbound lane closures are scheduled from July 27 through July 28. Southbound lane closures are scheduled from July 29 through July 30. The closures will take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Visitors traveling during these times might experience traffic delays. Temporary single-lane closures during roadside maintenance allow park staff to complete work safely and efficiently. Updated Great Smoky
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NPS announces upcoming lane closures on Gatlinburg Spur
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — There will be lane closures on the Gatlinburg Spur from July 27 to July 30, the National Park Service said. Northbound lanes will be closed on July 27 and 28, while southbound lane closures are scheduled for July 29 and 30, according to NPS. The closures will take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
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Sevierville approves intersection improvements ahead of townhome project
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Sevierville has entered into an agreement for improvements to be made to an intersection where a group of townhomes are planned to be built. D.R. Horton, Inc. plans to build 229 townhomes on Red Bank Road for a development called The Foothills...
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Sevierville approves intersection improvements ahead of townhome project
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Old Knoxville Highway closed due water main break in Sevierville
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Old Knoxville Highway is closed to traffic between Reed Schoolhouse Road and Pheasant Ridge Road. The Sevierville Police Department shared that Old Knoxville Highway is currently closed to all traffic between Reed Schoolhouse Road and Pheasant Ridge Road due to a water main break. At this time, SPD did not have an estimated reopening time.