Construction, road closures impacting East TN drivers this weekend: What to know

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From street cleaning in Knoxville to improvement projects in Sevier County, there are several things East Tennessee drivers need to be aware of this weekend.

On July 13-14 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. the City of Knoxville will be cleaning streets in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. Click here to see what streets are being cleaned and when cars need to be moved to avoid being towed.

Portions of Reagan Drive in Gatlinburg are closed as the city begins “an intensive project” to rehabilitate sewer lines under the road. Also in Sevier County, the City of Sevierville has begun a “significant road project” expected to cause lane closures on Old Knoxville Highway for multiple weeks.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has released its weekly construction report for July 12 through July 17 to share any ongoing or upcoming construction projects across the 24 East Tennessee counties.

Knoxville drivers also need to be aware that the Gay Street Bridge is closed indefinitely after a “compromised element” was discovered during a TDOT inspection.

If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@wate.com .

WATE takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the WATE Alert Desk on Friday afternoons . Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here .

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