Sewer work to require lane closure, traffic pattern change on Sunday
KINGSPORT – City crews will be inspecting and cleaning sewer lines in the vicinty of Sullivan, Lincoln‚ and Birch streets on Monday, requiring significant traffic impacts from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 13. East Sullivan Street, from North Wilcox Drive to Lincoln Street, will be closed to allow the sewer work to be conducted safely. Birch Street from Chestnut Street to North Wilcox Drive will also be closed. And, the right lane of Lincoln Street near this interchange will be closed, while East Sullivan Court access to East Sullivan Street will be blocked by the work. Homeowners within the work zone will be provided access, with all other traffic barred. Motorists should be prepared for this major traffic change, plan accordingly, and use the utmost caution in the work zone.