City of Sevierville and Sevier County collaborate with TDOT to enhance traffic flow on US Highway 411

Posted 03-18-25.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has planned a resurfacing and restriping project on US 411, extending from the Sevier County line into the Sevierville city limits. The initial plan proposed a three-lane configuration, consisting of one lane in each direction with a center turn lane for the length of the project. However, both the City of Sevierville and Sevier County expressed concerns regarding the impact of this design—particularly at the intersection of SR 416 (Pittman Center Road)—where the transition from two eastbound lanes to one eastbound lane frequently results in delays caused by this bottleneck.

In response to these concerns, the City utilized a planning grant in partnership with TDOT and engaged CDM Smith consultants to explore alternative striping configurations that would optimize traffic flow. As a result, an improved restriping plan was developed, which maintains two eastbound lanes for outbound traffic, a center turn lane, and a single westbound lane for inbound traffic between the US 411/SR 416 intersection and the US 411/Long Springs Rd. intersection.

To further enhance efficiency at the US 411/SR 416 intersection, the City of Sevierville will construct a dedicated right-turn lane, facilitating improved traffic movement for eastbound travelers. To implement these improvements in agreement with TDOT, the City and County coordinated targeted roadway widening at key locations along US 411. This widening will allow TDOT to proceed with resurfacing and restriping the roadway in accordance with the revised design.

While this project represents a significant step toward addressing immediate traffic concerns, the City remains committed to working with TDOT and the State of Tennessee to pursue long-term corridor enhancements. Future widening efforts that align with similar improvements in Jefferson and Cocke Counties remain a priority as part of a broader strategy to enhance transportation infrastructure in the region.

ATTACHED PHOTO: TDOT, Sevier County and Sevierville employees worked together to make improvements to US 411.