On a Motorist Assist (10-37) that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of WESTFIELD DR. Motorists should consider an alternative route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call: 260429-0045
A previously reported Road Hazard in the area of 865 E STONE DR has been cleared. CAD_Call: 260429-0041
A previously reported Accident Property Damage (10-45) in the area of 126 / ROCKS SPR has been cleared. CAD_Call: 260429-0038
On a Road Hazard that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of 865 E STONE DR. Motorists should consider an alternative route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call: 260429-0041
On a Accident Property Damage (10-45) that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of 126 / ROCKS SPR. Motorists should consider an alternative route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call: 260429-0038
The City of Kingsport has begun its street resurfacing program for 2026, with repaving work starting soon in the Gibson Mill and Midtown areas of town. Residents can also expect to see repaving work taking place on Interstates 26 and 81, along with Eastman Road, Clinchfield Street and Island Road.
Beginning in late spring to early summer, city crews will be paving approximately 8 miles of roads in the Gibson Mill and Midtown areas of town. Several concrete roads in that area will be addressed at a later date.
W&L Construction is under contract to resurface portions of Deneen Lane and Tidewater Court. This $314,000 project is slated to be completed by the end of May.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is planning two significant repaving projects along Interstate 26 and 81.
The City plans to utilize Kingsport Metropolitan Transportation and Planning Organization funds to pave Eastman Road, Clinchfield Street and Island Road later this year. This is being funded 80% by federal dollars with a 20% local match.
In addition, paving preservation work will take place on eight miles of roads in and around the Lynn View Community Center this spring. Cost of this project is approximately $150,000 and will be completed by the end of June.
In total, the Model City will experience approximately $20 million in street resurfacing work in 2026 – more than 22 miles of city and state roads.
Since 2017, Kingsport has allocated and/or spent over $21 million on street resurfacing work, repaving more than 120 miles of roads.
General areas paved in these years include Fairacres, Cooks Valley, Colonial Heights, Lynn Garden, Upper Sevier Terrace, areas near the Tri-Cities airport, Eastern Star and the Tri-Cities Crossing and Fort Henry Drive between the John B. Dennis Highway and Fort Patrick Henry Dam.
During those same years, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will have spent over $27 million on street resurfacing work in Kingsport, repaving 37 miles of roads.
For the past decade, Kingsport has used a data-driven approach to street resurfacing. First, by ranking all city streets from 0 to 100 based on condition and then creating an annual paving plan where the lowest ranked streets are given priority.
By following this program, Kingsport has repaved on average 17 miles of streets every year since 2017.
The City of Kingsport is comprised of approximately 500 miles of streets within the city limits. The Tennessee Department of Transportation oversees the repair and paving of state highways and federal interstates within Kingsport’s borders, including Stone Drive, Fort Henry Drive, Center Street, Lynn Garden Drive and the John B. Dennis Highway.
For more information on Kingsport’s paving schedule, updated road condition maps, or to view the latest presentations, visit www.pavekingsport.com.
A previously reported Car\Vehicle Fire in the area of 305 MCKENZIE DR has been cleared. CAD_Call: 260429-0024
On a Car\Vehicle Fire that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of 305 MCKENZIE DR. Motorists should consider an alternative route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call: 260429-0024
A previously reported Accident Hit and Run (10-45) in the area of W STONE DR / I 26 has been cleared. CAD_Call: 260428-0213
A previously reported Accident with Injury (10-46) in the area of 1205 E STONE DR has been cleared. CAD_Call: 260429-0007
