Rhea County Highway Department

05/04/2026

Notice of Road Closure!

Ridgevale Ln, Dayton, will be closed Monday May 4, 2026, for repairs. We are unsure of how long the road will be closed. We will keep you updated as we go.

Thank you in advance for your patience.

03/30/2026

Notice of Road Closure!

Bolton Lane, Dayton, will be closed Tuesday, March 31, 2026, beginning at 8am for paving. We are unsure of how long the road will be closed. We will keep you updated as we go.

Thank you in advance for your patience.

03/30/2026

Paving on Finkel Ln., Dayton, is complete. The road has been reopened.

03/26/2026

Notice of Road Closure!

Finkle Lane, Dayton, will be closed Monday, March 30, 2026, beginning at 8am for paving. We are unsure of how long the road will be closed. We will keep you updated as we go.

Thank you in advance for your patience.

03/16/2026

03/15/2026

We are closely motoring the weather and will continue to do so throughout the night. Our crew is already on stand by and ready to go when needed.

Please remember to call Rhea County Dispatch non emergency number to report any down trees blocking roadways. 423-775-2442

02/23/2026

We currently have three salt trucks heading to Dayton Mountain.

We are also evaluating Brayton Mountain, Shut In Gap, Evensville Mountain, and Grandview Mountain.

If you are in the upper elevation areas please travel with caution.

01/31/2026

01/31/2026

Even with salting the roads last night they are slick today. Please do not travel unless absolutely necessary.

We currently have two trucks running the mountain areas and two trucks running the valley.

Please stay safe and warm

01/25/2026

Please stay home for your safety due to fallen trees!

Crews are working in the safest and quickest way possible to clear the roadways of fallen trees. Due to the high volume of trees down and with more falling this will take time.

Thank you for your patience.