Road Work Continues on State Route 108 in Whitwell

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Work is underway on a long-term fix to stabilize State Route 108 in Whitwell, Marion County, Tennessee. The section of roadway had been gradually sliding, with pavement dropping and shifting over time. Crews are now implementing a long-term stabilization solution that includes installing new culverts to better manage water flow and constructing a soldier pile wall to prevent future slides and reduce long-term maintenance needs.

Why it matters

The stabilization project on State Route 108 is critical to maintaining safe and reliable transportation in the Whitwell area, as the gradual roadway sliding had become an ongoing issue requiring frequent temporary patches. The long-term solution being implemented will help ensure the stability and longevity of this important regional thoroughfare.

The details

The stabilization project on State Route 108 in Whitwell includes installing new culverts to better manage water flow and constructing a soldier pile wall. A soldier pile wall is when steel piles are drilled deep into rock with a reinforced concrete wall anchored into the slope. These measures are designed to help prevent future slides and reduce long-term maintenance needs along this section of roadway.

• Construction on the State Route 108 stabilization project began in 2026.
• The project is scheduled for completion on August 31, 2027.

What’s next

The project is on track for completion by the scheduled date of August 31, 2027, at which point the stabilized State Route 108 will reopen to regular traffic.