Bell Road over J. Percy Priest Dam to close temporarily for maintenance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A portion of Bell Road over the J. Percy Priest Dam will close temporarily later this month for routine maintenance work at the dam.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the temporary closure will begin at 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, and end at 6 p.m. Friday, May 31, for “routine maintenance activities.”
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“The dam is safely operating as designed. The road closure will provide personnel the opportunity to replace protective huts that cover spillway equipment without the interference of vehicle traffic,” said Christopher Campbell, hydropower superintendent.
Pedestrians and bicycle traffic are also not allowed across the dam during the closure. The J. Percy Priest Visitor Center, Stones River Greenway Trailhead and Right Bank Tailwater area will remain open during the closure.
Commuters are encouraged to plan alternate routes during this time. The closure will be from just past the Stewarts Ferry Pike and Bell Road on the west side of the dam up to the overlook parking area on the east side.
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While not expected, adverse weather or other factors that impede planned work may extend the road closure. For more information on the closure, you can contact the Lake Resource Manager’s Office at 615-889-1975.
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