The section of U.S. Highway 441 known as the Spur will have single-lane closures beginning July 27 while crews complete roadside maintenance, according to the National Park Service. Drivers should prepare for backups on this busy stretch.
Closures are expected for several days while crews complete needed roadside work including mowing and pruning, ditch and culvert cleaning, litter pick-up and removal of tree and rock debris.
Throughout the year, millions drive along The Spur, which connects Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The 4.2-mile stretch is one of the busiest routes in the area, with an average of 40,000 vehicles per day traveling the road during the summer season, according to the park.
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When will the Spur have single-lane closures?
- Northbound lane closures are scheduled from July 27 through July 28.
- Southbound lane closures are scheduled from July 29 through July 30.
- The closures will take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
Visitors traveling during these times might experience traffic delays. Temporary single-lane closures during roadside maintenance allow park staff to complete work safely and efficiently.
Updated Great Smoky Mountains National Park road closures and other updates are available on the park website and via the @GreatSmokyNPS social media account on X.
Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com.
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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Gatlinburg Spur lane closures to delay Great Smoky Mountains travelers
