KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From repaving work in Alcoa to other projects across the region, 6 News anchor Alayna Verduyn has what drivers in East Tennessee need to know before hitting the road.
The City of Alcoa and the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be resurfacing West Bessemer and Middlesettlements Road between the intersections of Hunters Crossing and N. Calderwood Street at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 21, for 72 hours. In the first stage, the highway on- and off-ramps will close, requiring traffic to use Alcoa Highway or Bessemer/Middlesettlements through the Diverging Diamond Interchange. In the second stage, the ramps will reopen, but traffic won’t pass through the Diverging Diamond. Drivers will have to get on Alcoa Highway or exit the roadways without passing through the Diverging Diamond Interchange.
Road in Knoxville closes for 15 days of repairs
TDOT has also released a list of projects on state routes between Friday, June 19, and Wednesday, June 24, across East Tennessee. Drivers are encouraged to use caution when workers are present and be aware of delays.
TDOT Weekly Construction Report 6-18-26 to 6-24-26Download
While road work will impact travel, so will gas prices. As summer travel gets underway, the national average price of a gallon of gas has dropped below $4. In Tennessee, the average price is $3.56. The lowest prices can be found in Clarksville ($3.29), while the most expensive are in Memphis ($3.65). Find cheap gas prices near you with WATE’s Gas Tracker.
Find live traffic conditions: TDOT Smartway Map
If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email [email protected].
6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here…