File photo of the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Road Work in Great Smoky Mountains Expected to Cause Delays

Posted on April 23, 2025

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park could see delays on the Spur over the next two weeks.

Park officials Wednesday announcing temporary, single-lane closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge beginning Saturday, April 26 and continuing on the following dates:

April 26 from 7:30 a.m. to noon
April 28 – May 1 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 5-8 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The closures will be in place to allow crews to mow, clean ditches, remove trees and fallen branches and pick up litter and debris.

Officials ask that drivers reduce their speeds, use extra caution and anticipate delays while crews are working.

Click here for more information on road, facility and trail closures within the park.

*File photo of the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge*. (*Courtesy*: *WVLT*)

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