Smoky Mountain Journal -Knoxville Police Warn Motorists About Traffic Problems Near Middlebrook Pike, Sutherland Ave Intersection Monday




The Great Smoky Mountain Journal Source: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:45 PM

Knoxville Police Warn Motorists About Traffic Problems Near Middlebrook Pike, Sutherland Ave Intersection Monday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- The Knoxville Police Department warned commuters about a major traffic problem near the Middlebrook Pike and Sutherland Avenue intersection Monday. Officers said there are no operational traffic signals at the intersection due to a crash Sunday night. Both east and westbound lanes are open, but the ramp to Sutherland Ave is closed. Traffic exiting I-40 East must turn right to take westbound Middlebrook Pike. Traffic is able to turn right from Sutherland Avenue to eastbound Middlebrook Pike. Officials are on the scene working to direct traffic flow, but work on the lights is not expected to start until 9 a.m. KPD is not sure how long the repairs will last.