Dover, Tenn.–A pavement resurfacing project of Fort Donelson National Battlefield roadways and parking areas in Dover will be underway Monday, September 21 thru Friday, September 25 of this week.
Daily updates, maps, or changes to schedules will be posted to Fort Donelson’s FB page.
Most roadways will be treated one-lane at a time. Drivers are asked to exercise increased safety awareness for road crews, related lane closures, and alternating traffic. Brief travel delays are possible, especially on more heavily traveled park roadways, such as Cedar Street and Natcor Drive.
For a longer-lasting pavement, parking areas require additional cure time before returning to use. As currently scheduled, temporary closure to vehicle access of the following paved areas are:
• Dover Hotel/“Surrender House” Parking area will be closed to vehicle access Monday, September 21, reopening on Wednesday, September 23.
• The portion of the Fort Donelson National Cemetery Drive extending from the main cemetery parking area to the back cul-de-sac will be closed for treatment Monday, September 21, reopening on Wednesday, September 23.
• The parking area and access road for the Picnic Area and Comfort Station will be closed to vehicle access
Tuesday, September 22, reopening on Thursday, September 24.
• Visitor Center parking area will be closed to vehicle access Wednesday, September 23, reopening on Friday, September 25. Limited parking will be available in bus/RV parking parallel to the main park road.
• Tour Stop 3 “Log Hut” Parking area will be closed Wednesday, September 23, reopening on Friday, September 25.
• National Cemetery Drive, extending southward to Church Street, will close to vehicle traffic at 3:00pm on Wednesday, September 23, to permit for increased safety while paving the narrow roadway.
(Images: Three images depicting the Fort Donelson National Cemetery area, the Fort Donelson, River Batteries, and Picnic areas, and the historic Dover Hotel and parking. Each map indicates in maroon the areas closed to vehicle access August 21-23)