From Mile Marker 134 to Mile Marker 129 southbound, there are lots of potholes, rough spots

Potholes in the right lane of southbound I-75 near Mile Marker 133 in this photo from WLAF’s Charlie Hutson.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- When you enter I-75 headed south from the Caryville interchange, Mile Marker 134, you will want to get into the left lane as soon as possible. From Caryville to Rocky Top, there are a whole lot of potholes, and most of them are in the right lane.

The pothole some have called the worst is around Mile Marker 132 in the right lane.

A deep pothole on I-75 southbound at Mile Marker 132.

Aside from a couple of deep potholes along the right side fog line headed north at Mile Marker 129 on to Caryville Exit 134, the northbound lanes are basically smooth sailing. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-02/06/2026-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)