Reopening of State Route 81
Sector: Road • Location: Tennessee, United States
Source: Roads and Bridges
The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the reopening of State Route 81, reconnecting Washington and Unicoi counties after significant reconstruction due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The project included guardrail installation, grade work, rock buttress construction, and final surface paving, eliminating a detour for over 5,400 motorists.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Road, Government
- Location
- Tennessee, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Roads and Bridges
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the reopening of State Route 81, reconnecting Washington and Unicoi counties after significant reconstruction due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The project included guardrail installation, grade work, rock buttress construction, and final surface paving, eliminating a detour for over 5,400 motorists. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Tennessee |
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Source | Roads and Bridges |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-22 |
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