Event Brief
Commissioner Proposes Elevated I-40 Lane to Ease Traffic
Filed: Jun 05, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Summary: Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay proposes an elevated I-40 lane from Strawberry Plains to the I-40/I-75 split to reduce congestion.
WHO: Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay
WHAT: Proposes constructing an elevated lane above Interstate 40 instead of expanding outward
WHEN: Jun 05, 2026 at 12:17 AM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Residents face ongoing daily traffic congestion, prompting a search for a long-term transportation solution.
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