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Overnight snow closes roads across the region

Here are the current road conditions in East Tennessee after the winter storm on March 12, 2022.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Latest Update at 3:20 p.m. --

Roadway conditions appeared to be improving across East Tennessee, but drivers should still use caution as temperatures continue to drop in the area. People should stay home if they can and avoid going on the roads during winter weather.

Crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation are continuing to plow and salt roads throughout the day. 

Anderson County

  • Please use extreme caution in the Gum Hollow /Greystone area due to multiple trees down. - @OakRidgePolice Twitter
  • Back roads may still have snow on them.

Bell County, KY

  • The portion of KY-988 (Sugar Run Overlook Road) that goes through Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and the road going up to the Pinnacle Overlook will be CLOSED - Bell County Emergency Management Facebook page 
  • County roads and backroads may still be hazardous.

Blount County

No known road closures, according to dispatchers.

Campbell County

  • There was a section of Interstate 75 between Mile Markers 157 and 159 in Campbell County where several tractor-trailers wrecked. A lane was open while crews worked to clear the area around 6 a.m.

Hamblen County

No known road closures, according to dispatchers.

Knox County

  • Snow and ice were reported along roadways, bridges and overpasses. - Knoxville_PD Twitter
  • A tree was reported down near the intersection of Sweet Road and Wood Road

Loudon County

  • SR 72 eastbound was closed at around 11 a.m. near the Loudon/Roane County line due to a downed tree and power line. - TDOT Spokesperson Mark Nagi 
  • Back roads could still be hazardous, dispatchers said.

Sevier County

  • Cades Cove Loop Road - SmokiesRoadsNPS Twitter 
  •  Little River Road from Elkmont Jct. to the Townsend Wye remains closed. - SmokiesRoadsNPS Twitter
  • Back roads and side roads that were not treated could be hazardous.

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