KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – One southbound lane of The Spur has been reopened between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Both southbound lanes were closed after a rockslide Jan. 25 on that section of U.S. 441 in the Smoky Mountains.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the contractor got debris cleared and a retaining wall built nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, allowing the department to reopen one southbound lane Monday afternoon.
The second phase of the project is under way. It includes installation of a stained rock facade, and restriping and repair of the damaged area of pavement.
Both southbound lanes will now be open on weekends and the project is scheduled for completion by April 30.