Event Brief
Lon Mee Bridge to Stay Open During Construction
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 03, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: The Lon Mee Bridge over the Emory River in Harriman will remain open while construction continues, with traffic restricted to one lane at a time. After a Harriman City Council meeting and talks with Mayor Wayne Best, BBB-TV reports TDOT can override the city’s request for a full closure, using signals at both ends to manage vehicles. Construction is expected to continue through April 2027.
WHO: Harriman City officials, Mayor Wayne Best, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
WHAT: The Lon Mee Bridge will stay open during construction, with one-lane-at-a-time traffic controlled by signals.
WHEN: Sep 02, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Harriman, Tennessee
WHY: TDOT has authority to override the city’s request for a complete closure, so the bridge will remain open with controlled one-lane traffic.
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