April 20th Update

KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact – 865-594-7988)



Re: Traffic Advisory – Road Closure for Utility Work [All closures and work are weather permitting]


Tyson Park Street Road Closure [April 23-27] – KUB will close a section of Tyson Park Street to thru traffic between Kingston Pike and the Alcoa Highway Overpass starting Monday, April 23, and lasting through Friday, April 27, as roadway resurfacing work is completed following utility construction in the area. This road closure will be in effect continuously during the listed dates. Access to Tyson Park Street and parking within Tyson Park will remain open via South Concord Street. The Third Creek Greenway will also remain open while this work is completed.


Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and construction. Appropriate traffic control measures and devices will be in place throughout construction zones to assist motorists traveling in these areas. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in these areas.


City of Knoxville - Street Paving in Ft. Sanders
To help minimize the effect on the neighborhood, the city has directed its Contractor to hold off work until after Monday, May 14*. A list of streets remaining to be paved is listed below and it is only the portions bound by 11th St and 17th Street. If you should have any questions, please contact the Engineering Department at 865.215.6100.
Bridge Avenue


Forest Avenue


Fourteenth Street


Highland Avenue


Laurel Avenue


Sixteenth Street


Twelfth Street


White Avenue

*Note: A previous post said paving would start May 14th, but date certain has not been determined for the completion of this work. Once a date is determined, that information will be posted on this blog and sent out via other channels.
Weekend Events


April 20 – 22, 2012


Rhythm & Blooms
Market Square Stage (4/20), Downtown Venues, Botanical Gardens
Experience East Tennessee's historical & present role in Americana music with performances by local, regional, and nationally reknown musicians. http://www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com/




April 21, 2012


Chalk Walk
Market Square & Krutch Park
8:00am – 5:00pm
Family Friendly Fun! Downtown sidewalks become the canvas for professional & student artists during this street painting festival. Www.dogwoodarts.com




For other events, please visit the City of Knoxville's event calendar, here.
 
As always, thanks for your interest in Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun filled weekend.