Multiple closures scheduled Sept. 14-30 for storm damage repairs and utility work
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Travel Center) — Drivers traveling between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge should expect delays as Great Smoky Mountains National Park has scheduled multiple shoulder and single-lane closures along the Gatlinburg Spur from Sept. 14-30.
Drivers should use caution and allow extra travel time, especially during daytime work hours.
Sept. 14-17: A single southbound lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between the Gatlinburg Welcome Center and the Gatlinburg city limit. Crews will be working on storm damage repairs.
Sept. 14-16: Shoulder closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the northbound and southbound acceleration ramps near Huskey Grove Bridge. Crews will conduct utility surveys for future construction and will work behind guardrails and medians.
Sept. 21-30: Single-lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in both directions near Huskey Grove Bridge for utility work. Crews plan to begin with the southbound lanes before shifting to the northbound lanes.
The northbound closure will affect the tunnel. Work will end at noon Sept. 25 and will not take place over the weekend.
Drivers should slow down through work zones, follow posted signs and be prepared for changing traffic patterns.
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