TDOT: Construction on New Gap Creek Rd. Bridge to Begin Jan. 5

TDOT: Construction on new Gap Creek Rd. bridge to begin Jan. 5

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) said a bridge on Gap Creek Road in Carter County will close next week as crews construct a permanent replacement bridge. A news release from TDOT said starting on Jan. 5 and lasting until summer, the Gap Creek Road Bridge will close to all traffic. [...]

Gap Creek Road Bridge in Carter County to Close Next Week

~ from TDOT   KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on Gap Creek Road in Carter County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic.   Beginning on Monday, January 5, 2026, the Gap Creek Road Bridge over Gap Creek will be closed as a new bridge replacement project gets underway. This bridge is located between Big Springs Road and John Taylor Road in Elizabethton. This project will replace the …