The Tennessee Department of Transportation Strike Force team and bridge inspection crews have been dispatched to East Tennessee to assist with recovery and repairs following historic flooding.
The team is made up of emergency responders, engineers, and transportation experts who work to remove debris and ensure public safety.
While West Tennessee experienced localized flooding and downed trees, the damage in East Tennessee is vast. Damage statistics on state roadways as of midday Sunday are as follows:
27 state roadway sections closed, 14 state bridges closed, and Five state bridges destroyed
While there is no immediate timeframe for full repairs, TDOT’s current priority is ensuring public safety and reconnecting communities that have been severed due to damage.
