Interstate 26: TDOT hopes to open 1 lane in both directions within weeks

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is hoping to open up one lane of traffic in both directions on Interstate 26 within the next two to three weeks.

TDOT officials told News Channel 11 on Wednesday that current repair and debris removal efforts are focused on getting one lane of traffic open both east and westbound before the holiday season.

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In the meantime, TDOT said it continues to re-pave portions of the roadway that were damaged by floodwaters. TDOT said updates will be released as they become available.

Updates to state-owned roadway conditions can be found on TDOT’s website…

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