State Route 93 Closure in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Summary
TN DOT announces temporary closure of State Route 93 in Sullivan County, Tennessee, beginning at 7 p.m. on April 16, 2026 and ending at 6 a.m. on April 17, 2026. The closure affects southbound lanes between Murrell Road and State Route 347 (Lone Star Road/Mill Creek Road) for pothole patching and guardrail repairs. Motorists will be directed to use I-26 and I-81 as alternate routes.
What changed
TN DOT issued a traffic advisory announcing temporary closure of State Route 93 in Sullivan County, Tennessee, effective April 16, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on April 17, 2026. The closure is for pothole patching and guardrail repairs between Murrell Road and State Route 347. Southbound motorists will be redirected to I-26 and I-81. Local traffic access will be maintained. The closure is weather-dependent.
Affected parties include local residents, commuters, and through traffic on State Route 93 in Sullivan County. Motorists should plan alternate routes and expect delays during the closure window. No compliance obligations are created beyond standard traffic advisories.
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Construction Activity Prompts SR 93 Closure in Sullivan County
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 08:45am Motorists traveling on State
Route 93 in Sullivan County should be aware of road construction activities
that will affect traffic.
Beginning at 7 p.m. tonight,
April 16, State Route 93 will be closed in each direction between Murrell Road
and State Route 347 (Lone Star Road/Mill Creek Road) as crews patch potholes
and make guardrail repairs. Local traffic will be permitted, but southbound
motorists will not be able to travel past Derby Drive. Motorists will be
directed by onsite crews to use I-26 and I-81 to bypass the work zone. This
closure will be in place until 6 a.m. on Friday, April 17.
This schedule is contingent
on favorable weather conditions. Motorists are advised to expect
delays and use extreme caution in this area as workers will be present.
As always, drivers are
reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and “Know Before You Go!”
by checking travel conditions before leaving for their destination. Drivers
should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.
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