The Tennessee Valley Authority will temporarily close one lane of U.S. Highway 68 across Watts Bar Dam for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, to conduct bridge deck repairs and epoxy overlay work on the roadway.
Motorists will still be able to cross the dam/bridge but are advised to expect delays as the respective lane closures will be managed by portable traffic control signals.
Project completion is tentatively set for Friday, June 20, 2025, but the schedule is subject to change pending weather and other factors.
About TVA
The Tennessee Valley Authority is the nation's largest public power supplier, delivering energy to more than 10 million people across seven southeastern states. TVA has one of the most diverse energy systems - including nuclear, hydro, solar, gas, and advanced technologies. To prepare for the future, TVA is making significant investments in its power system toward new generation and transmission.
TVA is a corporate agency of the United States, receiving no taxpayer funding, deriving virtually all of its revenues from sales of electricity. TVA maintains some of the lowest energy costs and highest reliability in the nation. TVA's retail rates are lower than 80 percent of the rest of the nation, while its industrial rates are lower than 95 percent of the top utilities. In addition, TVA provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system, and assists local power companies and state and local governments with economic development and job creation.
Contact
Tom Satkowiak
TVA Communications
tvsatkowiak@tva.gov
865-696-2897
TVA Media Line
Our media staff is available 24 hours a day. If you cannot reach the contact above, please call our media line at 865-632-6000.
For more information
400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville Tennessee
United States 37902
www.tva.com
