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TDOT Crews perform rockfall mitigation on I-24 W near Monteagle following recent fall

Crews with TDOT recently removed compromised rock along I-24 West near mile marker 137 (near Monteagle) after a rockfall occurred in that area on November 4, 2025. In the “after” photo, you’ll see a much more distinct overhang in the rock where the unstable rock was hammered away below it. A bulldozer then shaped the …

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Construction Prompts Lane Closures on I-75 in Hamilton County

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will perform nighttime closures of the I-75 South entrance ramp from Shallowford Road to facilitate the installation of steel bridge girders for new bridge construction. The closures will take place nightly now through Thursday, November 13, between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM Eastern Time. The two turn lanes …

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Work Continues on I-24 after Rockfall on Monteagle Mountain

On Tuesday, November 4, a rockfall occurred on I-24 West near mile marker 137, resulting in lane closures. TDOT crews responded quickly to assess the site, clear debris, and reopen travel lanes. While the middle and left lanes were restored, the right lane remained closed due to unstable rock that remained on the mountain. A …

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Rockslide on Monteagle Mountain Tuesday Evening

According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), a rockslide occurred in Marion County on Tuesday evening, obstructing a portion of Interstate 24 near mile marker 137 in Monteagle at approximately 2:30 p.m. All westbound lanes, including the right shoulder, were reported blocked; however, the left shoulder remained accessible. TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley stated …

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Road Construction in Marion, Grundy, and Bledsoe Counties

MARION COUNTY I-24 from 156.4 to 160.2 resurfacing: The contractor will be performing resurfacing operations on I-24 EB and WB in Marion County from MM 156.4 East of SR-28 to MM 160.2 West of the Tennessee River. This work will require single lane closures, leaving one lane open in each direction each night worked. Resurfacing operations …

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Construction Prompts Ramp Closure to I-75 Near Hamilton Place

As part of the I-75 Interchange Improvements project at Hamilton Place, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will temporarily close the I-75 South entrance ramp from Shallowford Road beginning Friday, October 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM through Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:00 AM local time to facilitate the installation of steel bridge beams for the …

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Road Construction Work in Marion County

MARION COUNTY I-24 from 156.4 to 160.2 resurfacing: The contractor will be performing resurfacing operations on I-24 EB and WB in Marion County from MM 156.4 East of SR-28 to MM 160.2 West of the Tennessee River. This work will require single lane closures, leaving one lane open in each direction each night worked. Resurfacing operations …

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Area Road Construction

MARION COUNTY SR-156 bridge repair over the Tennessee River, LM 15.2: The contractor will perform painting operations and structural repairs on the SR-156 bridge over the Tennessee River in South Pittsburg. This work will require intermittent lane closures controlled by flaggers or a temporary traffic signal, leaving one lane open. Please use caution when driving through …

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Construction Prompts Ramp Closures on Interstate 24 in Hamilton County

Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will temporarily close the I-24 …

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Roadway Work in Marion, Bledsoe and Grundy Counties

MARION COUNTY I-24 [156.4-160.2] from 156.4 to 160.2 resurfacing: The contractor will be performing resurfacing operations on I-24 EB and WB in Marion County from MM 156.4 East of SR-28 to MM 160.2 West of the Tennessee River. This work will require single lane closures, leaving one lane open in each direction each night worked. Resurfacing …

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