South Knox Natural Gas Project

August 10, 2018 UPDATE – Cleary Construction crews will continue placement of enclosures around the new main line valves, as well as restoration work. No road closures are scheduled for next week; however, the closure of the righthand turn lane on Chapman Highway (between the IHOP/CVS entrance and Mountain Grove Road) has been extended through August 17, as listed on the map. Gate Station: Blount Excavating crews completed grading work in preparation for installation of the structural and equipment foundations, and the concrete for the foundations will be poured next week. Periodic temporary lane closures may be needed in this area of Tipton Station Road as construction equipment and vehicles enter and exit the work zones.

(South Knoxville) Chapman Highway Continuous Lane Closure [Extended, August 10-17] – KUB contract crews will maintain a closure of a short section of the southbound right turn lane of Chapman Highway beginning at IHOP/CVS to Mountain Grove Drive, from 5 p.m., Friday, August 10, through 5 p.m., Friday, August 17, as work is performed on the natural gas distribution system in the in the area. Both southbound lanes, the center turn lane, and both northbound lanes will remain open during this time and turn access to Mountain Grove Drive will be maintained. Access to local business will be maintained, and flaggers and signs will be on site to assist with traffic control.