Paving begins Monday on Highway 54

BAYVIEW — Drivers traveling Highway 54 between Farragut State Park and Bayview will encounter construction beginning Monday as crews repave nearly three miles of the highway between the traffic circle and the top of the hill above Bayview. 

Through traffic will be maintained during most of the paving work and drivers should expect reduced speeds and lane reductions. However, the traffic circle will close for several days, likely in early October, requiring a detour.

Construction is scheduled from 6 a.m. until dusk, Monday through Friday. Some Saturday work may be necessary. Work is expected to last through October.

“We’ve known this stretch of SH-54 needed attention, and we appreciate the board recognizing that need and supporting the funding to make repaving possible,” Project Manager Alan Kyaw said. “We’re glad that support is allowing us to move this project forward and deliver a much better roadway to the community in 2026, especially heading into winter.”