Greene County, TN – Drivers in Greene County are being urged to avoid Baileyton Road today after officials shut down the roadway due to multiple accidents, prompting safety concerns and traffic disruptions across the area.
According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Baileyton Road — also known as Tennessee State Route 172 and Belton Road — is currently closed from the Greeneville city limits to Old Baileyton Road. Deputies say they are actively working several accident scenes along the stretch, making travel unsafe at this time.
Authorities have not released details on injuries or the number of vehicles involved, but confirmed that numerous crashes occurred, leading to the full closure. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes and expect delays, especially during peak travel hours.
The closure affects a key connector route used by commuters traveling between Greeneville, rural Greene County, and surrounding East Tennessee areas. Motorists heading toward nearby communities or passing through the county should plan for extra travel time.
Officials did not provide an estimated reopening time. Deputies say the road will remain closed until accident investigations are completed and conditions are deemed safe for traffic to resume.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official updates from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and local emergency management agencies before heading out. Drivers encountering barricades or road closure signs are reminded not to attempt to bypass them.
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