I-81 work closing portion of state Route 75 in Abingdon

As part of the project to improve Interstate 81 exit 17, a portion of Route 75 beneath I-81 will be closed for approximately three consecutive days the week of July 10.

The road closure is necessary to rebuild the roadway beneath the interstate as well as add a bridge pier protection, curb and gutter.

The closure will begin at approximately 2 a.m. Monday, July 10 and will remain until approximately 6 a.m. Thursday, July 13.

To access I-81 northbound from the Town of Abingdon side of the interstate, use I-81 southbound to exit 14 to detour. To access I-81 southbound from the Route 75 side of the interstate, use I-81 northbound to exit 19 to detour.