Tag Archives: road closures

Resurfacing will begin this week on I-40 through Cookeville. Paving from mile marker 281 to 287 beginning Sunday. The work will require temporary lane closures from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Motorists are advised to be prepared and alert for slower traffic and personnel entering and exiting the work area. Read More »

Areas across the Upper Cumberland experienced different levels of flooding overnight Saturday. Luckily, Upper Cumberland EMA Directors are reporting that flood waters are beginning to recede. However, they are warning residents to stay cautious as receding waters can cause further flooding in creek areas. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said there are still a lot of impassible roadways. However, ... Read More »

A single vehicle accident in Livingston has caused extended road closures at the intersection of Monterey Highway and Highway 111. Police Chief Greg Etheredge said a tanker truck carrying fuel ran off the Monterey Highway exit ramp and rolled over into the ditch line early Thursday morning. “We’re having a little fuel leakage from it,” Etheredge said. “And as a ... Read More »

Contractors are conducting emergency slide repairs to State Route 85 in Fentress and Overton Counties resulting in some road closures. The Overton side of the road will be closed from mile marker 17 to 22. A detour route remains in place for Overton SR-85 and motorists are encouraged to continue using the detour route until the road is opened. This ... Read More »