I-75 closed both directions until 3/24Please read to the bottom, which gives the exact location of the detour. The detour roads are narrow rural roads not suited to big rigs. Alternative routes suggested.

For latest up traffic in TN, use TN Smartway.Not sure if they finished, by my daughter was working on the design for the repair until 10pm last night. TDOT hopes to have a contract released today so work should begin in the next day or two.It is very interesting learning all of the background work that goes into an emergency repair like this.

Thanks for the "head's up!" We were planning on driving I-75 this coming Saturday. Going from Cincinnati and hitting I-40 at Knoxville, east to Ashville, NC, and South into Georgia. I was really looking forward to driving that stretch of I-40 again! It's been a few years.

Looks like they could use the other side for two way traffic.

Thanks. We will make other plans. I marvel at the engineering that put these roads through the mountains in the first place, much less maintain them.Kohldad...keep her nose to the grindstone!!!Summer is coming!

Seems to be the year for rockslides.Idaho 14 to Elk City was covered by one in the middle of February. A highway crew was nearby and took a video of the beginning.http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/state/idaho/article61300727.htmlhttp://www.ktvb.com/news/local/idaho/detour-route-allows-limited-elk-city-access/50988123A limited use detour over a snow covered forest service road was cleared after 5 days.Washington I5 had one near Portland, though I think that only affected one side. Washington US2 east of the Columbia River also had a large one that blocked the highway for several weeks.

I-75 closed in TN | Good Sam Community

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kohldad
Explorer III
Mar 31, 2016
Not sure but would estimate about 1-2 miles. Estimate based on exit at 141 and slide occurred at 142.

Best site to monitor traffic conditions is TN Smarwtway Traffic.
tomman58
Explorer
Mar 31, 2016
How many miles of one lane?
portliz
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
How are the backups with only one northbound lane open? With the snowbirds leaving the state of Florida April 1 things might get crazy!!
kohldad
Explorer III
Mar 27, 2016
One NB lane open, both SB lanes open.
tomman58
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
What is the status NB 75 as of today? EASTER
kohldad
Explorer III
Mar 24, 2016
Mark tweeted about 4:30 pm today (wed)

Breaking: One lane on I-75 North in Campbell County to re-open tomorrow by 11am
kohldad
Explorer III
Mar 21, 2016
Remember, south bound is open.

Latest tweet on northbound:
Video: Paving operations underway on I-75 North in Campbell County. One lane expected to re-open by Thursday night.

For the latest and most recent updates, follow Mark Nagi on Twitter at Mark Naagi - TDOT.

The bypass by car isn't terribly bad. If traveling north though, would recommend the 25E route from I81 to I75 near the state line for the MH.
Richert
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
I am reading about this shutdown on I75 and wondering--Is the detour that bad and how long would it take? Also, if I were in a car instead of an RV of any type would it be a bad detour? Thanks
rbtglove
Explorer
Mar 18, 2016
If you are going north and only towing a boat you will have no problem using 25w, get off at the Lafollette exit 34 and go north on 25 to Jellico and pick up I 75. About 30 miles, we have done it dozens of times with TT or 21' boat. Some tight turns one railroad underpass that's tight and blind but if you are careful should not be a problem.
jlscjs
Explorer
Mar 18, 2016
So after reading the post, is going north on I75 to 25w really a bad way to go, is the 25 west the route that is backed up with lots of accidents?

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