Two highway workers were struck and killed by Interstate 75 in Anderson County on Monday morning.
Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely said, “I speak for everyone here at the Tennessee Department of Transportation when I say our deepest sympathies are with the families, co-workers and friends of the two highway workers from Lu, Inc. who were struck and killed today along I-75 in Anderson County.
"Highway construction workers put their lives at risk every day to build and maintain our transportation system. Unfortunately, incidents like this are all too common.
"The death of these two men should serve as a reminder to all motorists of the importance of using the utmost caution when workers are present along the roadway.”
The two men were employees of Lu, Inc. of Kingston Springs, Tn. The men were working on cable barrier rail recently installed along I-75 near mile marker 121.
At this time, Interstate 75 Southbound is closed at mile marker 122 and traffic is being detoured onto Highway 61 and then onto Highway 25W (Clinton Highway). I-75 Northbound is reduced to one lane and at this time heavy traffic back-ups are present. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.