JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A bridge in Jefferson County is set to be replaced and that means a full road closure that could impact thousands of drivers each day. 6 News got more information on what's happening and how it could affect your travel.

State Route 113 will be closed in both directions near the Leadvale Road Intersection as crews begin work on the bridge replacement that will take a few months.

"It's something that should serve motorists in this area for years to come,” said Mark Nagi, a Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson.

The small bridge on Route 113 has seen better days, the current condition warrants a full replacement. but to get the job done safely the road needs to shut down completely. The road will be closed for an extended period of time from O

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