Melton Lake Drive roadwork set for today

Shoulder maintenance on Melton Lake Drive in Oak Ridge will begin today, Wednesday, April 3.

To avoid high-traffic times, work is anticipated to start after 8 a.m. and should be done by 3 p.m. each day.

This work is set to last about a week.

Drivers in both directions may experience temporary lane closures and more traffic than usual.

People are asked to use caution while traveling through the work zones, plan accordingly and expect temporary delays.

As a reminder, this work schedule is dependent on weather conditions.

For more information, contact Oak Ridge Public Works at 865-425-1875.