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Sevier County transportation panel approves speed-limit resets and plans to resurface Old Newport Highway

Sevier County Transportation Committee · March 1, 2026
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At its Feb. 20 meeting, the Sevier County Transportation Committee unanimously approved resetting several speed limits and authorized resurfacing about 4 miles of Old Newport Highway, with Pearl Valley listed as a secondary project if additional state aid becomes available.

The Sevier County Transportation Committee on Feb. 20 unanimously approved resetting multiple speed limits and authorized a plan to resurface about 4 miles of Old Newport Highway.

Chairman Ronnie Allen called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in Courthouse room 304E. Highway Department Superintendent Jonas Smelcer told the committee that staff had identified a set of speed limits that…

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