Rockslide shuts down Interstate 75 in both directions, possibly for weeks, in Campbell County, Tennessee

Modified Date: 
Tue, 05/09/2017 - 7:01pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, February 26, 2016

TDOT estimates I-75 closure could last for weeks

TDOT says drivers on I-75 should be prepared to use alternate routes for "weeks". 

Officials say a "slope slide" is forcing closure in both directions of a section of Interstate 75 in Campbell County. TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi says this is going to be a "long-term" closure. Nagi says crews will spend the weekend evaluating the slide. 

Rock slide shuts down I-75 in both directions in Tennessee

Northbound traffic is being diverted at exit 134 at Caryville. Southbound traffic is being diverted at exit 160 at Jellico. The slide happened Friday afternoon, and drivers told the station they were waiting about an hour to get off the interstate.

Roadway: 
Interstate 75

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