SmartFiX40 Morning Edition: Early Drivers Hit the Road for Detours Ahead
06:05 AM – May 01, 2008
http://www.tricities.com/tri/news/local/article/-TRI_2008_05_01_0010/8720/
PREVIEW: SmartFIX Plans Underway
02:29 PM – Apr 30, 2008
There are major changes down the road for Interstate 40 through Knoxville.
Tri-Cities commuters traveling to west toward Knoxville, or parts south of there should be prepared to take a major detour along I-640.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s SmartFIX 40 Project started Thursday morning at 12:01 am.
Traffic officials have completely shutdown the area stretching from James White Parkway (Exit 388) to Hall of Fame Drive (Exit 389).
Motorists can expect that portion of I-40 to be closed for at least 14 months. This will give TDOT workers time to widen I-40 to six through lanes and four auxiliary lanes.
Click Here To Check Out TDOT SmartFIX40 Page
Officials say the SmartFIX Project is an accelerated construction process. The $190 million project will have contractors working around the clock.
Your Tri-Cities News Source has continuous coverage on the SmartFiX40 Project.
05/01/08 Morning Edition: Early Drivers Hit the Road for Detours Ahead
04/30/08 Evening Edition: Countdown to Closure on 1-40
04/30/08 5pm: Officials Expect Closure will Remedy Future Gridlock
