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Repairs Coming to Westfield Drive Bridge Over I-26
Six-month project to address expansion joints, concrete, and more
Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:31pm
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced that the Westfield Drive bridge over Interstate 26 in Kingsport will undergo a $1.48 million repair project starting on Monday. The work will include expansion joint repairs, parapet wall repairs, deck and concrete repairs, epoxy injection, and surface coating. Lane closures on both Westfield Drive and I-26 will be required during the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of July.
Why it matters
The Westfield Drive bridge is an important connector between Rock Springs Road and Interstate 81 in Kingsport. Keeping this bridge in good repair is crucial for maintaining traffic flow and public safety in the area.
The details
The repair work will be carried out by Southern Constructors under a contract awarded by TDOT. Crews will begin by installing construction signage and temporary traffic signals along Westfield Drive on Monday. The project scope includes expansion joint repairs, parapet wall repairs, deck and general concrete repairs, epoxy injection, and overlay and texture coating surfaces.
- Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 29, 2026.
- A pre-construction conference was held on January 22, 2026.
- Lane closures on both Westfield Drive and Interstate 26 will be required during the project.
- Impacts to traffic on I-26 will be limited to weekend-only lane closures, with the first expected in mid-March.
- The contract completion date for the bridge repair project is July 31, 2026.
The players
Tennessee Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for overseeing transportation infrastructure projects in Tennessee.
Southern Constructors
The construction company awarded the $1.48 million contract to carry out the bridge repair work.
What’s next
TDOT said impacts to traffic on I-26 will be limited to weekend-only lane closures, with the first expected in mid-March.
The takeaway
This bridge repair project is crucial for maintaining traffic flow and public safety in the Kingsport area. While the work will require some lane closures and disruptions, TDOT is working to minimize the impact on drivers by scheduling the majority of the I-26 lane closures for weekends.
