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® April 15 2026 Vol. XXXVIII • No. 8
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TDOT Is Widening Tennessee’s Tourism Corridor U.S. 411 runs more than 300 mi. and extends from Leeds, Ala., to Newport, Tenn. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is nearing the end of a widening project of U.S. 411 in Jefferson and Sevier counties, which are in the center of the state. The current project is the third phase of construction on the highway. The three phases cover 9.3 mi. of U.S. 411. The first phase began in August 2012.
By Larry Bernstein
CEG CORRESPONDENT
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Tourist Area The section of U.S. 411 the team is working on is near Pigeon Forge. The town, surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains, is home to Dollywood and a variety of activities. The “… year-round family-friendly vacation destination…” draws tourists from the state and beyond. The ADT in 2023 was 8,020, and it’s projected to reach 13,630 in 2043. Before the widening and realignment of U.S. 411, the highway had just two lanes in the project area. Upon completion of the project, the highway will have five lanes — two lanes in each direction, a center turning lane and 12-ft. shoulders (10 ft. paved). In the third and final phase of the project, the team, which includes general contractor Jones Brothers, is realigning nearly 4 mi. of U.S. 411. This section will have three lanes as it connects to another section of U.S. 411, TDOT photo which is three lanes. The project also includes the construction of five box culverts. In the third and final phase of the project, the team, which includes general contractor Jones Brothers, is realigning nearly 4 mi. of U.S. 411.
see TDOT page 64
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Scaling Personal Safety Gear Construction Job Sites Showcasing Evolution in PPE Products Two big factors in the personal protection equipment sector’s evolution are women and smart technology. PPE manufacturers are better designing equipment for women. And as smart gear and connected devices become more mainstream on construction sites, the PPE market is taking the construction sector along as it advances. But the construction industry can do more, say safety organizations. They’ve asked OSHA to update longstanding PPE standards. The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is among eight national safety organizations that petitioned OSHA to update the standards.
By Lucy Perry
CEG CORRESPONDENT
see GEAR page 66
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Contractors who know the value of comfortable and safe workers will take the time to learn their employees’ PPE needs by listening to them and observing how they wear PPE gear and use smart devices on the job site.