One parkway, two numbers
Pellissippi Parkway is about 20 miles of freeway on Knoxville’s west side. The northern section, signed SR 162, runs from SR 62 near Solway (on the way to Oak Ridge) south past Hardin Valley to I-40/I-75 at Exit 376. From there south it’s Interstate 140, crossing Kingston Pike, Westland Drive, and Northshore Drive, then the Tennessee River on the Bonnyman bridge into Blount County, ending at Alcoa Highway (US-129) near McGhee Tyson Airport. SR 162 continues a short way past Cusick Road to SR 33 in Maryville.
It’s the main truck link between Oak Ridge, the West Knoxville business corridor, and the airport and plants in Alcoa and Maryville.
Pellissippi Parkway interchanges
| Interchange | Route | Notes for drivers |
|---|---|---|
| SR 62 (Solway) | SR 162 | North end — Oak Ridge Highway |
| Hardin Valley Road | SR 162 | Pellissippi State and business parks |
| SR 131 (Lovell Road) | SR 162 | West Knoxville |
| Dutchtown Road | SR 162 | Business and light industrial |
| I-40 / I-75 (Exit 376) | SR 162 / I-140 | Main interstate connection |
| US-11 / US-70 (Kingston Pike) | I-140 | West Knoxville retail |
| Westland Drive | I-140 | Residential |
| SR 332 (Northshore Drive) | I-140 | Last exit before the river |
| Tennessee River bridge | I-140 | Knox–Blount county line |
| SR 333 (Topside Road) | I-140 | Blount County |
| US-129 (Alcoa Highway) | I-140 / SR 162 | Near McGhee Tyson Airport; I-140 ends |
| SR 33 | SR 162 | South end in Maryville |
Breakdowns on the parkway
- The I-40 interchange. Heavy merging traffic at Exit 376 — get clear of the ramps before stopping.
- The river bridge. No place to stop. If the truck is failing, keep going to Topside Road or Northshore Drive if it’s safe.
- Hardin Valley and Dutchtown. Business parks with plenty of delivery trucks and contractor rigs.
Pellissippi has good shoulders on most of its length, but traffic moves fast. Pull all the way off, flashers on, and call with the direction and nearest interchange.
Calls we run most on Pellissippi Parkway
- Emergency Roadside Assistance
- Mobile Truck Repair
- Mobile Tire Service
- Diesel Engine Diagnostics
- Hydraulic Hose & Air Line Repair
- Fleet Preventive Maintenance
Towns along this route
Pellissippi Parkway breakdowns: questions
Is Pellissippi Parkway I-140 or SR 162?
Both. The section from I-40 south to Alcoa Highway is I-140. North of I-40 toward Oak Ridge, and the short piece past Alcoa Highway into Maryville, are SR 162.
Does Pellissippi Parkway go to Oak Ridge?
It ends at SR 62 near Solway, a few miles from Oak Ridge. From there, Oak Ridge Highway takes you into town.
I broke down on the river bridge. What do I do?
Flashers on, stay in the truck with your seat belt on if there’s no safe place to stand, and call 911 if you’re blocking a lane. Then call dispatch.
Do you serve the Hardin Valley business parks?
Yes — delivery trucks, contractor trucks, and fleets working around Hardin Valley, Dutchtown, and Lovell Road.