The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
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Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:38 PM
Road Delays Expected As Great Smoky Mountain National Park Gets Makeover Near Cades Cove, Townsend
Officials announced a paving project that will start the week of Mar. 12 on Laurel Creek Road, Townsend Entrance Road and Tremont Road.
They are working on patching, crack sealing, new signage and pavement markings over the next four months.
Officials said you'll see single-lane closures for up to two miles at a time on Laurel Creek Road. Single-lane closures will last for half a mile on Townsend Entrance Road and Tremont Road.
According to officials. they will make sure lane closures are clearly marked and a pilot car will help lead traffic through work zones.
In addition to this, some parking areas and pull-offs will be closed at times throughout the construction.
As needed, the folks and contractors completing the project could work during the evening and nighttime hours.
There will not be work on weekends, holidays or between Mar. 26 and Apr. 6 to avoid traffic on the busiest times and days of the weeks.
The project should be completed by Jun. 15, but this is subject to change if the weather does not accommodate.
If you would like more information about the road conditions, you can visit the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park website.
