I 40 Project Begins in Knoxville

This is the first day of a very long year if you routinely drive through Knoxville.

So how is it going on the first day?

W-V-L-T's Steven McLamb joins us live from Knoxville with a first-hand report.

But take a look now and everything is flowing much smoother

TDOT officials repaired the light that was red and refused to change color.

They say they will continue to watch traffic flow, and adjust signals as needed.

For some motorists, the new changes are going to take some getting used.

Commuter Jonathan Israel: " I had to go around 6-40,, all the way around... Way out of my way. It takes a lot longer... go to get up a little extra earlier."

Reporter: But are you patient?"

Israel: "Don't have a choice do I?"

T-Dot officials say the traffic around town is doing well.

We put it to the test.