The Henley Street tunnel ramp loses its right lane 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; I-40 East to Western Avenue at Exit 388 shuts Wednesday.

Last checked Oct. 26, 2026. This page is refreshed weekly. Facts come from the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s downtown Knoxville bridge inspection notice, its Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for Oct. 22-28, 2026, its Neyland Drive closure notice and TDOT SmartWay. TDOT had posted no newer Knox County notice when we checked Monday morning. The City of Knoxville’s website could not be reached, so city street closures are not listed here; check the city’s road closures map or call 311.

The right lane of the Henley Street northbound ramp through the tunnel is closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and the I-40 East ramp at Exit 388 to Western Avenue closes 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, as TDOT finishes downtown bridge inspections. Neyland Drive’s weekend closure between Jacob Drive and Joan Cronan Way was due to end late Sunday night. TDOT’s two biggest Knox County projects, the Emory Road interchange at I-75 and the Alcoa Highway widening, keep their lane closures. For live conditions, check TDOT SmartWay or dial 511.

Who to call

  • Live traffic, closures and cameras: TDOT SmartWay, smartway.tn.gov, or dial 511
  • Interstates and state routes (potholes, signs, debris): TDOT maintenance request form
  • TDOT questions: 615-741-2848 or TDOT.Comments@tn.gov
  • City streets, potholes, signals and sidewalks: Knoxville 311, 865-215-4311
  • Emergencies and crashes: 911

Downtown ramp closures for bridge inspections

TDOT’s inspections run through Wednesday, Oct. 28, and the schedule depends on the weather. Workers will be present, and TDOT asked drivers to expect delays.

Day Closed Detour
Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Right lane of the Henley Street northbound ramp through the tunnel to I-275 North, I-40 East and I-40 West Ramp stays open on one lane
Wednesday, Oct. 28 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Ramp from I-40 East at Exit 388 to Western Avenue Exit 387 (17th Street) to Western Avenue; the Henley Street ramp at Exit 388 stays open

The ramp closures on Oct. 19-22 and the I-275 South ramp to I-40 East closure on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, are finished.

Neyland Drive

  • Weekend closure: TDOT closed Neyland Drive (State Route 1) between Jacob Drive and Joan Cronan Way from 4 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, to replace the railroad crossing, and expected the work to be finished by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. TDOT had announced no extension when we checked Monday.
  • Ongoing: possible daytime lane closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., between Locust Street and Lake Loudon Boulevard for roadside work.

Major TDOT projects in Knoxville

  • I-75 at Emory Road (Exit 112), diverging diamond interchange: possible nightly lane closures on the exit ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Shoulders are closed. On some days, brief rolling roadblocks stop I-75 North and South between mile markers 108 and 117, between noon and 3 p.m., for blasting.
  • Emory Road (State Route 131) between Blueberry Road and Dannaher Drive: shoulder closures and possible nightly lane closures, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., for the same interchange project.
  • Emory Road between Hallbrook Road and Fairview Road: possible daytime lane closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work.
  • Alcoa Highway (U.S. 129/State Route 115) between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail: possible nightly lane closures, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., and crews pacing traffic during the day to move equipment. Project details are on TDOT’s Alcoa Highway page.
  • Chapman Highway (U.S. 441/State Route 71) between Simpson Road and Hendron Chapel Road: possible lane closures through the construction project.
  • State Route 169 between Knott Road and Third Creek Road: possible daytime lane closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TDOT’s Region 1 paving list shows the state routes in Knox County scheduled for resurfacing this year.

Further afield

  • I-40 at the North Carolina line: I-40 East remains down to one lane between mile marker 446 in Cocke County and mile marker 7 in North Carolina while Hurricane Helene repairs continue. Loads wider than 8 1/2 feet are banned there; TDOT sends them, and through traffic, by I-81 North to I-26 East or I-77 South.
  • Pellissippi Parkway (State Route 162) in Blount County: down to one lane between Cusick Road and State Route 33 for bridge work, with brief rolling roadblocks for blasting, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., as needed.
  • U.S. 321 (State Route 73) in Blount County, between Court Street and Lamar Street: possible lane closures 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 27-29.
  • I-140 East in Blount County, between mile markers 9.6 and 10: possible lane closures 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, to 6 a.m. Friday for maintenance.

City streets

Streets that are not state routes belong to the City of Knoxville. Report potholes, signal problems and blocked sidewalks to 311. The city’s road closures map shows city-permitted construction and special event closures by date.

What this means for you

  • Using the Henley Street tunnel ramp toward I-275 or I-40 on Monday or Tuesday? Expect one lane between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • Heading to Western Avenue on I-40 East on Wednesday? Get off at Exit 387 (17th Street) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • Live north of the city? Expect night work and occasional midday blasting stops at Emory Road and I-75 through the interchange project.
  • Driving Alcoa Highway at night? Lane closures are possible between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail from 7 p.m.

Related guides: getting around Knoxville and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I check Knoxville road closures right now?

TDOT’s SmartWay map at smartway.tn.gov shows live closures, crashes and cameras on interstates and state routes. Dial 511 from a phone in Tennessee for the same information.

Is Neyland Drive open again?

TDOT closed Neyland Drive between Jacob Drive and Joan Cronan Way from 4 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, to replace a railroad crossing and expected to reopen it by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. TDOT has issued no extension. Possible daytime lane closures continue between Locust Street and Lake Loudon Boulevard.

Which downtown Knoxville ramps are affected next week?

The right lane of the Henley Street northbound ramp through the tunnel closes 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 26-27; the ramp stays open on one lane. The I-40 East ramp at Exit 388 to Western Avenue closes 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28; use Exit 387 (17th Street). TDOT said the schedule depends on the weather.

What is happening on Emory Road at I-75?

TDOT is building a diverging diamond interchange at I-75 Exit 112, Emory Road. Expect nightly ramp lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and brief daytime rolling roadblocks for blasting.

Who do I call about a pothole on a Knoxville city street?

Call Knoxville 311 at 865-215-4311. Problems on interstates and state routes go to TDOT’s maintenance request form.