KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) – Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic.
Beginning on Tuesday, July 28, and continuing through Saturday, August 1, the contractor will perform rolling roadblocks on Alcoa Highway between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail. These rolling roadblocks will take place in short intervals (approximately 20 minutes each) and will be spaced out to allow traffic to return to normal flow between operations. These rolling roadblocks will be intermittent each day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to allow crews to safely mobilize equipment and perform rock excavation and clearing activities.
In addition, beginning on Tuesday, July 28, and continuing through Saturday, August 1, crews will be conducting flagging operations on the ramp from northbound Alcoa Highway at the traffic signal at Cherokee Trail and along Cherokee Trail between the Alcoa Highway interchange and Medical Center Way. These flagging operations will take place each day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to allow crews to unload materials and for trucks to safely enter and exit the work areas.
Woodson Drive remains closed at Alcoa Highway to allow crews to place the required fill, utilities, and storm drain for the new roadway alignment and roundabout. This closure will remain in place until construction of Woodson Drive is complete, expected to be on or before Friday, July 31.
This schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use extreme caution in this area as workers will be present.
