Tennessee Injury Lawyer Blog

Each year thousands of injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents. East Tennessee roads are subject to heavy traffic and road work that continues almost year round. Heavy traffic coupled with constant road construction creates dangerous driving conditions that Tennessee motorists have to contend with on a daily basis.

Listed below are some road closures provided by highwayconditions.com. The closures listed below provide an example of how congested the roads in East Tennessee are. This is why motorists in Knoxville, Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge must take every precaution necessary to ensure their safety while driving throughout East Tennessee.

Interstates through Knoxville and Knox County

SmartFIX40 Project: I-40 between I-275 and Rutledge Pike

City surface streets throughout the SmartFIX 40 Project:
Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and changing conditions through this area for roadway widening and utility work.

James White Parkway is open.

Northbound James White Parkway will only carry traffic to I-40 EAST. Motorists wishing to access I-40 West should continue to follow Hall of Fame Drive to I-40 West. Motorists in the Downtown area may also access I-40 West from Alcoa Highway and Henley Street. Access to I-40 West from Northbound JWP will be made available in May 2008.

I-40 East & West between I-275 & Cherry Street Exits:

Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, slowed traffic, sudden stops and use extreme caution through this area. Thru traffic on I-40 may use I-640 to avoid this work zone.

I-40 West between Cherry Street & Hall of Fame Drive Exits:

December 5: There will be a right lane closure, 7 p.m.-6 a.m., as crews reset barrier rails. Bbe alert for sudden stops, use extreme caution, and expect minor delays. Thru traffic on I-40 may use I-640 to by-pass this area.

For information on the SmartFIX40 project and maps of detours, motorists can go to the SmartFIX40 website at www.smartfix40.com

Personal injury attorneys at Baker Associates will fight for adequate compensation for you or a loved ones losses. We have offices located in both: Knoxville and Sevierville, but conduct investigations, trials, and interviews throughout East Tennessee.

If you have been injured as a result of a car or truck accident call Baker Associates today and receive the legal guidance you deserve. Our licensed Tennessee attorneys are standing by to help you immediately.