The Newport Plain Talk

Tennessee Department of Transportation's Travis Brickey said construction is likely to continue until October for a diverted section of roadway on Highway 321. The Cosby site, located near the intersections of Dark Hollow and Greasy Cove roads, has been a narrow artery for motorists passing through the area since work began. Lyons Construction Co. was awarded the contract to improve drainage in the area. According to Brickey, the project was 40-percent complete in May. Brickey said the estimated cost of the project is $950,974.