Maryville, TN – Drivers in Blount County should prepare for new traffic changes beginning next week as Phase III of the Carpenters Grade Road Project is set to start Tuesday, November 4, following weather-related delays.
According to the City of Maryville, the next construction phase includes paving, traffic shifts, and a new all-way stop pattern at the intersection of Cochran Road and Ralston Road. Crews plan to pave asphalt on Monday, November 3, with Cochran Road expected to reopen to traffic by Tuesday afternoon.
Once reopened, the next phase will launch immediately, introducing a temporary All-Way STOP to accommodate detoured eastbound traffic from Carpenters Grade Road. This setup is expected to remain in place for six to eight months.
Key traffic notes:
- Northbound traffic on Carpenters Grade will be detoured to Cochran Road.
- Southbound Carpenters Grade traffic will remain open.
- Drivers from subdivisions including Cross Creek, Oxford Hills, and Knightsbridge will face right-turn-only restrictions.
- Residents in nearby neighborhoods such as Villas at Carpenters Grade, Legacy Court, and Kirkland Estates will have left-turn-only access.
Officials advise motorists to slow down, expect extra travel time, and follow police directions in the work zone. Crews and equipment will remain active throughout the day.
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