Tennessee
Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for April 21-27, 2022
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 North and South between SR 35 Corridor Highway and Tyson Boulevard: Motorists must be alert for doable lane closures and count on potential delays throughout peak journey instances. Motorists must be alert for employees current and transient stoppages of site visitors by way of this roadway development venture. For venture info, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/tasks/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-hall-road-to-tyson-blvd.html
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 North and South between US 321 and Foch Avenue: On Monday, April 25, 2022, by way of Thursday, April 29, 2022, motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and three p.m. as crews set up storm drainage throughout the roadway by way of this venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 335 Hunt Highway between Ambrose Avenue and Ramsay Avenue: Motorists must be alert for doable lane closures at numerous instances as crews set up utilities by way of this development venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current directing site visitors and use excessive warning by way of this space.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 between Foothills Mall Drive and Henry Avenue: Motorists must be alert for doable nightly lane closures between the hours of seven p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning by way of this intersection enchancment development venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, modified circumstances, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 73 between West Millers Cove Highway and Outdated Tuckaleechee Highway: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and three p.m. by way of this resurfacing venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, count on potential delays, and use warning by way of this space.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 333 between SR 73 and Liberty Hill Drive: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and seven p.m. by way of this development venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, count on potential delays, and use warning by way of this space.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 135 and 142: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and three p.m. and/or 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning by way of this venture. Motorists must be alert for slowed or stopped site visitors, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North close to Mile Marker 156: Motorists must be alert for doable lane reductions and employees current on this space on account of a current embankment slide. Motorists ought to count on potential delays and use excessive warning by way of this space.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, SR 63 between Myers Lane and Frontier Highway/Woodson Lane: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. to three p.m. and/or 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning by way of this development venture. Motorists must be alert for slowed or stopped site visitors, count on potential delays and use excessive warning by way of this space.
CARTER COUNTY, US 19E/ SR 37 close to Log Mile 8.7: Starting Monday, April 25, 2022, US 19E/SR 37 can be diminished to at least one lane by way of this rockfall mitigation venture. Motorists must be alert for lane closures, employees current, modified circumstances, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space. This venture is estimated to be full on or earlier than August 31, 2022.
CARTER COUNTY, SR 67 between Log Miles 5.9 and 6.4: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures at numerous instances by way of this development venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, modified circumstances, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
COCKE COUNTY, I-40 West close to Mile Marker 446: By way of Friday, April 22, 2022, motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m. as crews carry out roadway upkeep actions. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East close to the North Carolina Line (Mile Marker 451.8): Motorists must be alert for sluggish or stopped site visitors approaching this space on account of bridge development at Mile Marker 7 in North Carolina. I-40 East is diminished to at least one lane approaching Mile Marker 7 and all site visitors is being detoured off of I-40 by way of the off ramp and again on to I-40 by way of the on ramp. This closure will stay in place across the clock and is anticipated to be full in Could 2022. I-40 East through site visitors might think about using I-81 North to I-26 East (Exit 57A) and observe I-26 East to Asheville as an alternate route across the work zone. For extra info, go to https://drivenc.gov/
COCKE COUNTY, US 321/SR 73 Bridge over Greenbrier Creek: SR 73 is diminished to at least one lane managed by a brief site visitors sign by way of this bridge restore venture. Broad masses are prohibited by way of this space and may observe signed detour route. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West close to Mile Marker 374: On Monday, April 25, 2022, motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures between the hours of 10 a.m. and three p.m. as crews carry out roadside soil remediation on account of a current hazmat incident. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, count on delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West Entrance Ramp from Bridgewater Highway (Exit 379): Motorists must be alert for lane shifts on the ramp by way of this concrete restore venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, new site visitors patterns, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
KNOX COUNTY, I-275 North and South between Mile Markers 1.5 and a pair of.7: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures nightly between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning by way of this overhead signal set up venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
KNOX COUNTY, I-640 Ramps at Exit 8: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures nightly between the hours of seven p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning by way of this development venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, slowed site visitors, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
KNOX COUNTY, Numerous Interstates by way of Knoxville: Motorists must be alert for doable cell lane closures nightly between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning as crews carry out roadway upkeep actions. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, and use excessive warning on this space.
KNOX COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Freeway North close to Cherokee Path: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures nightly between the hours of seven p.m. and 5 a.m. the next morning by way of this space as crews carry out roadway repairs. Motorists must be alert for employees current, slowed site visitors, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
KNOX COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Freeway between Topside Highway and Maloney Highway: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures and lane shifts as crews carry out work by way of this venture. Motorists must be alert for brand spanking new site visitors patterns. Motorists must be alert for employees current, cut back pace and use excessive warning by way of this space. For venture info, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/tasks/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-little-river-to-maloney.html
KNOX COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 Alcoa Freeway between Maloney Highway and Woodson Drive: Motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures and lane shifts as crews carry out work by way of this venture. Motorists must be alert for brand spanking new site visitors patterns. Motorists must be alert for employees current, cut back pace, and use excessive warning by way of this space. For venture info, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/tasks/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-maloney-to-woodson.html
KNOX COUNTY, US 441 Broadway Viaduct between Jackson Avenue and Fifth Avenue: US 441 Broadway Viaduct over Norfolk Southern Railroad in downtown Knoxville is closed for bridge alternative. The Broadway Viaduct can be closed to all site visitors at some point of the venture. Through the closure, Broadway can be closed from the intersection of Oak Avenue, Worlds Truthful Park, and Jackson Avenue to only north of the Depot Avenue intersection. Depot Avenue may even be closed. These closures will guarantee the security of employees and motorists as crews demolish the previous bridge and reconstruct the brand new bridge. Main and Native Detour Routes across the bridge closure can be in place. For detour routes and venture info, go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/tasks/projects-region-1/broadway-viaduct.html
KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike at Watt Highway: Motorists must be alert for doable lane closures and altering circumstances by way of this development venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, count on potential delays and use excessive warning by way of this space.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 158 James White Parkway between I-40 and Summit Hill Drive: Starting at 8 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022 by way of 6 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, motorists must be alert for doable lane closures as crews carry out roadway concrete repairs. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 74 and 79: Motorists must be alert for every day shoulder closures as crews carry out clearing operations and doable non permanent lane closures nightly between the hours of seven p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning by way of this resurfacing venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, slowed site visitors, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
MONROE COUNTY, SR 68 at SR 39: Motorists must be alert for doable lane closures by way of this intersection venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, and use excessive warning on this space.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 29 between Vanderpool Highway and Scott County Line: Motorists must be alert for doable lane closures every day between the hours of 9 a.m. and eight p.m. by way of this resurfacing venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, and use excessive warning on this space.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between Petit Lane and SR 116: Motorists must be alert for doable lane closures every day between the hours of 9 a.m. and eight p.m. by way of this resurfacing venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, and use excessive warning on this space.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 340 and 344: Motorists must be alert for doable lane closures at numerous instances by way of this slope stabilization venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, diminished speeds, lane shifts, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East close to Mile Marker 350: On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, motorists must be alert for doable non permanent lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and three p.m. as crews carry out roadside soil remediation on account of a current hazmat incident. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, count on delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 71 between US 411 and Macon Lane: Motorists must be alert for doable lane closures every day between the hours of 9 a.m. and three p.m. by way of this development venture. Motorists must be alert for employees and gear current, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 62.9 and 69.3: Motorists must be alert for doable lane closures nightly between the hours of seven p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning by way of this resurfacing venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, sluggish or stopped site visitors, and use excessive warning on this space.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 93 between Morgan Lane and Horton Freeway: Motorists must be alert that SR 93 is diminished to at least one lane managed by a brief sign by way of this development venture. Motorists must be alert for lane width restrictions, employees current, modified circumstances, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between Knox County Line and SR 144: Motorists must be alert for employees current as crews start mobilizing gear by way of this development widening venture. Motorists ought to use warning by way of this space.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, US 11E/ US 19W/ SR 34 Bridge over Boone Lake: Motorists must be alert for the discount of lanes by way of this bridge restore venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, modified circumstances, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 34 between Large Limestone Highway and Culver Highway: Motorists must be alert for the discount of lanes by way of this development venture. Motorists must be alert for employees current, modified circumstances, count on potential delays, and use excessive warning by way of this space.
For info on statewide interstate development motorists can entry the Tennessee Division of Transportation SmartWay web site at https://smartway.tn.gov/site visitors
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Where Tennessee Football Ranks In Recruiting Rankings Following Early Signing Day
Tennessee had a great early signing day. Here are where they stand.
Early Signing Day has officially wrapped up for the Vols and it was an eventful day.
Tennessee has only two unsigned commits at this point however their highest-rated commit David Sanders Jr. did not sign today and postponed his announcement for what seems to be only a few days. The other player to not sign is Onis Konanbanny which is a great sign for the Vols as Konanbanny is fresh off a visit to Florida and would’ve likely signed with the Gators today if he signed anywhere.
Only one commit for the Vols coming into the day flipped away and that commit was Darrion Smith who flipped to Auburn. He is a three-star defensive lineman and the Vols anticipated this to happen and was no shock.
Tennessee did make up for the departure of Smith with a commitment from top-35-ranked defensive lineman Isaiah Campbell. Campbell committed to the Vols over the North Carolina Tar Heels and the school he was previously committed to, Clemson.
Tennessee flipped two recruits on the day as they flipped Timothy Merritt (three-star safety) from Miami earlier in the day and closed the day out by flipping Jadon Perlotte (four-star linebacker/edge).
Tennessee’s class remains in the top 10 following their historic day in the office. They currently rank 9th but that could change as signing day continues.
The Vols are expected to be done for at least Wednesday and will likely be done until a Sanders decision is announced.
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Auburn flips Tennessee football commitment and defensive tackle Darrion Smith
Auburn football flipped three-star defensive tackle Darrion Smith from Tennessee on National Signing Day on Wednesday for the 2025 class.
Smith had been committed to Tennessee since July 30.
The 6-foot-2, 265-pound Smith is a three-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite. A Maryland product, Smith attends St. Frances Academy, with fellow Auburn commits Blake Woodby and Bryce Deas.
Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email adam.sparks@knoxnews.com. X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe.
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Cade Phillips is a star role player for Tennessee basketball. How he’s affecting the Vols
Cade Phillips was 40 feet away from the rim when he pointed at it Tuesday.
The Tennessee basketball forward saw what was going to happen when he was still a long ways off. Guard Zakai Zeigler had the ball on the opposite wing when Phillips pointed. He held his left arm high as Zeigler then tossed a lob from the elbow.
Phillips sailed, snared it with two hands and slammed it. The sophomore played it perfectly — just as he has been doing often this season in his increasingly essential role.
“When Cade checks in, it is just like a boost of energy,” senior guard Chaz Lanier said. “He is super athletic — probably one of the most athletic people I have played with. Just a boost of energy and intensity.”
Phillips is a star as a role player for Tennessee, which was on full display again for No. 3 Tennessee (8-0) as it smashed Syracuse (4-3) by a score of 96-70 on Tuesday at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
How Cade Phillips is starring in his role for Tennessee
Phillips can define the core of his role well.
“I think is is to be as versatile on both ends of the floor as possible,” Phillips said.
There is something to be said for a player who knows his role. There is even more to be said for a player who does it well. Phillips deserves recognition for both during Tennessee’s torrid eight-game start to the season.
“The more and more he is out there … he is feeling more and more at ease doing some things,” Vols coach Rick Barnes said.
Offensively, Phillips maximizes who he is as a 6-foot-9 forward. He runs and cuts hard. He is strong enough now to bump defenders with a hard dribble and score through contact — he did both in his 10-point first half Tuesday. He’s a solid floor-spacer.
On the other end, the Alabama native is a potentially diabolical defender. Barnes has voiced the Vols view Phillips as a Jahmai Mashack-caliber player. In other words, Phillips can guard all five positions on the court but as a forward. That ability comes from athleticism and length.
He rebounds ferociously on both ends and it is an innate skill for him.
But it all comes back to versatility.
“As the season is progressing, I am getting more and more comfortable I feel like,” Phillips said.
What is next for Cade Phillips?
Phillips wasn’t supposed to play last season. He was going to redshirt then the senior pair of Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James insisted Phillips would help the Vols. He did early as a freshman then his role diminished later in the season.
Vescovi’s reasoning was Phillips was so active he could play immediately. That is what earned Phillips trust. That remains part of the process.
“It gets down to the more consistency you get doing certain things, you earn trust,” Barnes said. “Not only I think with your coaches and your teammates, but most importantly with yourself. You realize I have this down now and I can take another step.
“We have watched Cade do that.”
Phillips is averaging 7.4 points and 4.8 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game, a stellar stat line as he splits time between UT’s two forward positions. He is tied for the team lead with 20 offensive rebounds, which is more than his 18 defensive rebounds. He has nine blocks and only nine fouls, a great ratio to possess.
Barnes expects that an expanded offensive game is out there for Phillips. That’ll be a process. The immediate focus is handling success well as it keeps coming.
“Cade is going to do everything he can,” Barnes said. “He has got a little bit of a stubborn streak where when he messes up, he wants to come back and fix it right away.”
On second thought, it’s something else — and something central to Phillips perfecting his role as he develops.
“It is probably more of a competitive spirit,” Barnes.
Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. Email him at michael.wilson@knoxnews.com and follow him on X @ByMikeWilson or Bluesky @bymikewilson.bsky.social. If you enjoy Mike’s coverage, consider a digital subscription that will allow you access to all of it.
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