Interstate 275 will close again soon through Knoxville.
Closures for the major construction project have been mostly limited to weekends to avoid disrupting commutes. Lanes were closed at various times to allow crews to work.
Now, I-275 will completely close again at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 and will reopen by 6 a.m. Sept. 29.
Drivers should plan to use the alternate route of I-40 and I-640 to bypass the construction zone.
The most recent I-275 closure only closed lanes intermittently. This time, however, the interstate will be closed in each direction this weekend as crews make pavement marking repairs to the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue, according the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
This will be the final closure of I-275 for this construction project. I-275 was previously closed on the weekends of July 11, July 18 and Aug. 3 for the same project.
If your route typically involves I-275 in north Knoxville, you’ll want to give yourself some extra commute time be careful near the detour points.
“Motorists are advised to expect delays and use extreme caution in this area as workers will be present,” said TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi.
Interstate 275 in Knox County will close twice in July as crews replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue.
Why is I-275 closed in Knoxville?
The Knoxville highway was closed for several days over the summer and in September for the replacement of the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue, according to TDOT. Crews will replace the current stretch with a single-span concrete box beam bridge using accelerated bridge construction techniques.
After the project is complete, the clearance under the new bridge will increase to 15 feet, 3 inches.
Additionally, crews will restripe Elm Street and Bernard Avenue, upgrade the cross slopes on I-275 and improve the bike and pedestrian paths on Bernard Avenue, according to TDOT.
When will the Elm Street and Bernard Avenue bridge be finished?
TDOT anticipates that the project should end by Nov. 15, depending on the weather, according to its published timeline.
What is an alternate route for I-275 in Knoxville?
Drivers should plan to use the alternate route of I-40 and I-640 to bypass the construction.
How do I find out about road closures in Tennessee?
Tennessee drivers can see construction projects, road closures and more by using TDOT SmartWay. Before getting behind the wheel, drivers can also check traffic cameras.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: I-275 Knoxville traffic: Highway to close for construction. See when
