TRAVEL ADVISORY
UPDATED: Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced I-40, near mile marker 450 in Cocke County, is temporarily closed, due to a rockslide on Wednesday, June 18. Travelers along the Tennessee-North Carolina border should seek alternate routes (linked below), as both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-40 were temporarily shut down.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol:
– I-40 East is redirecting at mile marker 447
– I-40 West is redirecting in North Carolina at mile marker 7
– Foothills Parkway East, running from I-40 to Cosby, TN, is temporarily closed
Travelers can access road and travel conditions online at TNSmartWay Traffic or by dialing 511 (or 877.244.0065 outside Tennessee) from a cellular or landline phone.
Getting to Pigeon Forge
For those visiting Pigeon Forge from areas impacted by current road closures, please click on the links below to view the best route from your city. We encourage all of our visitors to be mindful of their surroundings and to travel safely.
