Newport Bypass to Close Road for 6 Months, Police Say

The closure will affect the road past Tevet Way, NPD said. It’s expected to start Sept. 16. (Pexels)

Newport Bypass to Close Road for 6 Months, Police Say

Newport, TN (WOKI) A traffic alert for those traveling in and around Newport in Cocke County.

Officials with the Newport Police Department say construction on the Newport bypass will close a portion of Cope Boulevard for six months.

NPD says the closure will affect the road past Tevet Way and is expected to begin September 16.

Drivers in the area can expect signage communicating the closure.

The closure will affect the road past Tevet Way, NPD said. It’s expected to start Sept. 16. (Pexels)