...the new off-ramp for northbound Alcoa Highway to Cherokee Trail is scheduled to open at 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. The southbound off-ramp will remain unaffected. The existing northbound exit ramp will permanently close following the shift.
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Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, the right lane of northbound Alcoa Highway will be closed between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail, and one lane will be closed on Cherokee Trail between Medical Center Way and the Alcoa Highway interchange so traffic can shift onto the new alignment.

So those of us from the South going to UT Hospital must turn sooner than before. Heads up. Be aware.

What a mess this has been. I'm quite impressed on how well the citizens south on Alcoa Hwy (129) have handled the road construction for so long. How long? Can't remember, it seems permanent, sorta like driving through Chattanooga. Some day we may say thanks. My lifetime? Not sure. I haven't been pleased with the changes through the Lakemoor Hills and Martha Washington area. Too much concrete. Not enough access. Alas.

From WBIR,

The University of Tennessee Medical Center announced the expansion of its Emergency Department on Friday.
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the expansion will add 30,000 square feet.
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The Haslam family donated $10 million to the project.

In addition to the Haslam Family gift, the state of Tennessee has awarded the medical center a generous grant.

H/T Fischbobber

From WVLT,

American Medical Response (AMR), Knox County’s ambulance provider, said the project will help with response times.
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One of the main causes for delays, according to AMR, is that ambulances are stuck waiting to unload patients at hospitals.
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While the expansion should help with getting ambulances back on the road quicker, AMR has also promised change on their end, given the new contract. Among other remedies, AMR said it plans to do some expanding itself.

Assuming this all works out as expected, we owe many thanks to the Haslam family. I've always thanked U.T. Hospital for all the great work they do. I hope this helps them continue their great efforts.