Northbound James White Parkway to close for repairs
By The BriefBrief
TDOT says northbound James White Parkway (SR 158) will close starting 7 p.m. Friday for bridge repair work, with the closure lasting until 6 a.m. Monday. During the project, several northbound entrance ramps will be closed and traffic will be reduced to a single lane between Sevier Avenue and Historic Preservation Drive.
WHO:Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and bridge-repair crews
WHAT:Closure of northbound James White Parkway (SR 158) and ramp closures, with single-lane traffic in the construction zone, to support bridge repairs.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET
WHERE:Knoxville, TN
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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