Event Brief
Lane closures and bridge limits in Roane/Loudon
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Construction work will close shoulders, reduce speeds on I-40 and shift traffic on US 27 at SR 61 in Roane and Loudon counties.
WHO: Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews and contractors
WHAT: Construction-related lane closures, closed shoulders, reduced speeds, new traffic patterns, and bridge restrictions
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 3:14 PM ET
WHERE: Roane and Loudon counties, Tennessee (I-40 East near mile markers 340–341; US 27 at SR 61 in Roane County)
WHY: Ongoing construction and roadway work requiring traffic control and bridge restrictions
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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