News Release

Park announces upcoming bridge closures for routine repairs

You are viewing ARCHIVED content

This content was published online before January 20, 2025. Please note that this content is NOT UPDATED, and links may not work. For current information, visit https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/index.htm.

Small vehicle bridge with wooden railings, wooden decking and new leveling concrete

News Release Date: January 23, 2023
Contact: Emily Davis, 835-436-1207

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Routine bridge improvements will occur at four bridges in the park over the next several weeks. The following bridges will be closed for two or three days to vehicle traffic while crews complete the repairs:
 
  • Tremont Bridge #3 on Tremont Road will be closed January 24-25
  • Palmer Creek Bridge on Cataloochee Entrance Road will be closed January 26-27
  • Chestnut Branch Bridge on Big Creek Entrance Road will be closed January 30-February 1
  • Tremont Institute Bridge will be closed February 11-12
Improvements include railing and deck replacement and installation of running boards. The work is part of a $1.3 million contract the Federal Highway Administration awarded to Bryant’s Land and Development Industries, Inc. of Burnsville, NC in November.

More information about the project is available in a November news release. Road closure status is available on the park’s Current Road, Facility, Trail and Backcountry Updates webpage.  

RSS Feed | What is RSS?

Last updated: January 23, 2023

Park footer

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Phone:

(865)436-1200

Contact Us