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    Road closures in Knoxville and Knox County due to flooding from Hurricane Helene

    Eira Gwyneth Posted on

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    Hurricane Helene’s outer bands are colliding with regular late summer rainstorms, creating a wet mess in East Tennessee. Dangerous conditions are expected.

    As rain continues to fall on already sodden ground, flooding and fallen trees led to road closures on September 26.

    Road closures in Knox County

    • Rutledge Pike was closed between Loves Creek Road and Spring Hill Road due to downed utility poles.

    Road closures in Sevier County

    Sevier County, home to many of Tennessee’s most popular tourist destinations, is flooding.

    • Legacy Vista Drive/Peach Orchard Lane was closed for repairs following a collapse
    • North Clear Fork Road closed at Klaver Road.
    • Burden Hill Road near Eastgate Road is closed due to flooding
    • New Era Road in the Dave and Busters area is closed due to flooding
    • The Sheconage Trail at Pittman Center is impassable due to a utility pole across the street
    • 179 Whites School Road flooded
    • 805 Hardin Lane impassable due to trees in both lanes
    • Flatwood on Pecan Lane was flooded
    • River Divide Road at the Sharp Hollow Road-Henderson Roade Bridge over to Battle Hill is closed in both directions

    Road closures in the Great Smoky Mountains

    • Rich Mountain Road and Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga/Round Bottom/Straight Fork Road) are closed from the Heintooga picnic area to the park boundary
    • Heintooga Ridge Road closed
    • Balsam Mountain Campground closed
    • Parson Branch Road closed

    Events canceled due to bad weather

    • The Blount Partnership has canceled the Townsend Fall Heritage and Bluegrass Festival scheduled for Sept. 27-28 at the Townsend Events Center, according to a news release from Blount Partnership.
    • The 7th annual Knox County Parents as Teachers Roll and Read event will be closed due to inclement weather, according to a health department news release. The event is rescheduled for Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at Safety City, 165 S. Concord St.

    Stay safe while driving in rainy weather

    AAA offers these tips for staying safe while driving through rain and flooded areas:

    • Try to avoid driving during a storm.
    • Slow; Tires can lose traction at speeds as low as 35 miles per hour.
    • Turn on your headlights to help other drivers see you and see ahead.
    • Braking on wet roads takes more time. Therefore, increase the distance between your car and the vehicles in front of you.
    • Do not use cruise control as it increases the risk of losing control of your vehicle.
    • Drive in the paths of vehicles in front of you and do not accelerate through puddles.
    • Never drive through standing water as the water may be deeper than expected or contain hidden objects such as downed power lines.
    • Do not drive with the hazard lights on in poor visibility conditions as this may confuse other drivers.
    • If visibility is poor, pull off the road to a safe location. When driving on the highway, do not stop on the shoulder or under bridges as this will make you harder to see.

    This story will be updated.

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