24-hour lane closure on I-81 southbound rescheduled due to I-40 closure

BRISTOL — Due to the closure of Interstate 40 in Tennessee and the anticipated increase in traffic from the detour on I-81 and I-77, the 24-hour lane closure for paving operations next week along I-81 southbound near exit 39 in the Seven Mile Ford area of Smyth County will be rescheduled.

A portion of Interstate 40 has been closed for flood cleanup and repairs.

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