Tennessee Interstate Construction Reports for October 22 - 28, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009 | 07:32pm
I-24
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail: Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Rutherford, Dickson, Giles, Robertson, and Williamson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM. There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install devices, perform electrical work, and pole installation.
o    I-24, both directions between Old Hickory Blvd and Bell Road (MM 40 to MM 61)
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-5AM, There will be periodic short term night time lane closures at the following locations to install device foundations, DMS foundation installation, and shoulder paving.
    • I-24, both directions, between the I-440 Interchange and Old Hickory Blvd (MM 52 and MM 62), 2-3 lanes remain open (multiple locations for foundation installation.)
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Utilities:Sunday October 25, 7AM-3PM, On I-24 at Antioch Pike Overpass, Davidson County.  This request, from Nashville Electric, is for transferring existing conductors onto new poles over I-24.  Eight rolling stop blocks are expected.
 
THOMAS & ASSOCIATES: Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, each day, 2PM, There will be rolling roadblocks on I-24 eastbound and westbound near Waldron Rd. (Exit 64) for blasting. Local police officers will be utilized for this operation.
 
COFFEE COUNTY, I-24 resurfacing project from Noah Fork Creek (LM 3.45/MM100) to US-41 (LM 8.77/MM105): (Recovery Act Project)The contractor will have lane closures from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning to perform resurfacing activity. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated completion date is November 2009.
 
COFFEE COUNTY, I-24 cable guardrail project from MM 102 to MM 105:  The contractor will have lane closures on I-24 East to install cable guardrail between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated project completion date is October 2009.
 
COFFEE COUNTY, I-24 resurfacing project from SR-55 (LM 14.72/MM111) to the Arnold Engineering Development Center (LM 20.78/MM117): (Recovery Act Project) The contractor will have lane closures from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning to perform resurfacing activity. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated completion date is October 2009.
 
MARION COUNTY, I-24 resurfacing from US-72/SR-27/SR-150 (LM 17.61) at MM 152 to the Tennessee River (LM 25.84) at MM 161: (Recovery Act Project) The contractor will have lane closures between the hours of 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning to perform resurfacing activities. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated completion date is December 2009.
 
HAMILTON COUNTY, I-75 / I-24 sign installation project at various locations in the vicinity of the 1-24 / I-75 Split, including paving: This project is complete. Estimated completion date is October 2009.
 
 
I-124
 
HAMILTON COUNTY, US-27 (I-124) repair of 15 bridges from I-24 (MM 0) to the Olgiati Bridge (MM 2.0):  The northbound lanes are all open to traffic. Throughout this report period the contractor will have nightly lane closures on US-27 South from 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following morning for bridge deck repairs. One lane will be maintained at all times during this nightly work. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained on US-27 South daily from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM. The entrance ramp from west MLK Blvd. onto US-27 (I-124) South is now reopened. Estimated completion date is October 2009.
 
 
I-26
 
Washington County,I-26 Bridge over Boones Creek Road (SR 354) (Bridge Repair): The contractor is continuing this bridge repair project. This work is weekend work and will cause a reduction in lanes on SR 354 and closure of the outside shoulder on I-26 Eastbound. Work is to take place from Friday nights at 7:00 pm to Monday at 6:00 am. Motorists please use caution in this area.
 
 
I-40
 
Region IV Maintenance:Thursday October 22 and Friday October 23. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
 
SHELBY COUNTY, Seismic Retrofit on the bridge on I-40 over the Mississippi River 
       Thursday, October 22 6AM until 7PM. There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Thursday, October 22 7PM until Friday, October 23 6AM. There will be two lane closed Westbound (one lane open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Friday, October 23 6AM until 7PM. There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Friday, October 23 7PM through Monday, October 26 6AM. There will be two lane closed Westbound (one lane open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Monday, October 26 6AM until 7PM.  There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Monday, October 26 7PM until Tuesday October 27 6AM. There will be two lane closed Westbound (one lane open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Tuesday October 27 6AM until 7PM. There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Tuesday, October 27 7PM until Wednesday October 28 6AM. There will be two lane closed Westbound (one lane open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Wednesday October 28 6AM until 7PM. There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open). NOTE: At least one lane of the westbound Entrance Ramp located east of the arch spans (Ramp I L) will be open at all times. Any delays due to weather will cause these closures to be canceled or postponed to the next day.
 
REGION 4, Installation of Longitudinal Cable Barrier Rail on various Interstate & State Routes
       SHELBY COUNTY
o    Thursday, October 22, Sam Cooper westbound @ Shelby County LM-5.00 to LM-6.00 from8PM-6AM. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
o    Thursday, October 22, I-40 westbound MM 20.88 to MM 22.38 from8PM-6AM. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
o    Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, I-40 westbound MM 11.50 to MM 11.00 from8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
o    Thursday October 22 and Friday, October 23. I-40 westbound MM 29.5 to MM 22.0 from 8PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
o    Sunday, October 25 through Tuesday, October 27. I-40 westbound MM 23near SR-385to MM 18 US-64 from 8PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       Tuesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 29. I-55 northbound MM 4.0 to MM 7.5 from 8PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       SHELBY and FAYETTE COUNTIES
       Thursday, October 22, westbound I-40 MM 21.88 to MM 27.5 from8PM-6AM. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       MADISON COUNTY
o    Thursday, October 22, I-40 eastbound MM 76.05 to MM 77.00 near SR-223 from 8PM-6AM. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times. (This closure was approved last week).
o    Thursday, October 22, I-40 westbound MM 75.05 to MM 76.00 near SR-223 from 8PM-6AM. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times. (This closure was approved last week).
o    Sunday, October 25 and Monday, October 26, I-40 eastbound MM 73.00 to MM 75.00 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
o    Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27, I-40 eastbound MM 74.00 to MM 75.50 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
o    Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28, I-40 eastbound MM 68.00 to MM 71.00 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
o    Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, I-40 westbound MM 76.60 to MM 71.00 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
o    Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28. I-40 westbound MM 86.0 to MM 85.0 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       HENDERSON COUNTY
o    Thursday, October 22, I-40 eastbound MM 100.50 to MM 101.00 from 8PM-6AM. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times. (This closure was approved last week).
o    Sunday, October 25 and Monday, October 26. I-40 westbound MM 100.0 to MM 99.0 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
o    Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27. I-40 westbound MM 100.0 to MM 99.0 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       DECATUR COUNTY
o    Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23. I-40 westbound MM 126.0 to MM 124.0 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
 
FAYETTE COUNTY, Bridge Repair (5) on I-40:Friday, October 23 8PM through Monday, October 26 6AM, westbound and eastbound. The contractorwill have lane closures in order to place overlay on the decks on 4 bridges. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. (There will be no wide loads over 16’ permitted). 
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail: Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Rutherford, Dickson, Giles, Robertson, and Williamson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM. There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install devices, perform electrical work, and pole installation.
o    I-40, both directions between US-70 and Old Hickory Blvd (MM 196 to MM 222)
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-5AM, There will be periodic short term night time lane closures at the following locations to install device foundations, DMS foundation installation, and shoulder paving.
    • I-40, both directions, between the I-24 Interchange and Old Hickory Blvd (MM 213 to MM 222), 3 lanes remain open (multiple locations for foundation installation).
    • I-40, Westbound, between US70S and east of Charlotte Pike (MM 196 to MM 203), 2 lanes remain open. (multiple locations for foundation installation).
    • I-40, both directions, between Briley Pkwy and Spence Lane (MM 215 to 213)
    • Double left lane closures, 3 lanes to remain open, installation of portable barrier rail.
       Road Closures: October 24th 11pm to October 25th 9am, periodic road closures to install DMS signs over the highway at the following locations:
o    I-40, Westbound, MM 202.5, (West of White Bridge Rd)
o    I-40, Eastbound, MM 198, (West of Old Hickory Blvd)
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-40 from US 70S to Charlotte Pike:(Recovery Act Project)
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-5AM, (excluding Saturday), There will be alternating lane closures on I-40 in both directions in order to mill and pave the roadway. One lane will remain open.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-40 and Robertson Road Interchange:(Recovery Act Project)
       Thursday October 22 or Friday October 23, 8AM-3PM, On the I-40 Westbound on-ramp at White Bridge flagging of traffic will occur to allow removal of barrier rail and to tie temporary ramp in to interstate pavement. Minimum closure time will be 15 minutes.
       Friday October 23, 8PM-12 Noon Saturday October 24,The right lane of I-40 westbound will be closed to tie in the temporary ramp westbound at White Bridge Rd. Two lanes will remain open.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Installation of an Overhead Sign on I-40 (Lu, Inc.):Thursday October 22 and Friday October 23, 8PM-5AM, There will be one lane of I-40 eastbound and westbound closed at MM 209 in order to prepare for new sign foundation. Two lanes will remain open.
 
REGION 3, Attenuator Upgrade:Friday October 23, 1AM-5AM, There will be one lane closed on I-40 eastbound at Broadway (MM 209) for attenuator work.
 
PUTNAM COUNTY, I-40 resurfacing project from MM 267.25 to MM 274: (Recovery Act Project) The contractor will have lane closures to perform stone and striping operations between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated project completion date is October 2009.
 
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I-40 resurfacing from MM 306 to MM 311 (Plateau Road): Work on this project is complete and awaiting final inspection. Estimated completion date is October 2009.
 
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East & West between Papermill (Exit 383) and West Hills (Exit 380): On Sunday night, October 25, 2009 through Wednesday night, October 28, 2009 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning motorist should be alert for lane closures thru this area as crews perform roadway maintenance. Motorists should be alert potential long delays and use extreme caution through this area. Lane closures on Sunday night will begin at 6 p.m.
 
 
I-140
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-240
 
Region IV Maintenance:Thursday October 22 and Friday October 23. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
 
SHELBY COUNTY, REGION 4, On-Call Guardrail Repair
       Thursday, October 22 10PM-6AM. I-240 Westbound rightlane and“Off” ramp @ Exit 25A/I-55 Southbound/Jackson, MS @ the I-240/I-55 junction, CLOSED, one lane onto I-55 Northbound open.
       Thursday, October 22 8PM-10PM. I-240 Westbound rightlane and “On” ramp from Southbound Perkins @ Exit 18, CLOSED, two lanes of I-240 Westbound open.
       Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23, 10PM-6AM. I-240 Northbound and Southbound between I-240/I-55 junction and Exit 26/Norris Road, two lanes closed, two lanes open.
 
 
I-440
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail: Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Rutherford, Dickson, Giles, Robertson, and Williamson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-440 Concrete Rehabilitation:(Recovery Act Project) Friday October 23, 8PM through Monday October 26, 6AM, I-440 eastbound will be closed from I-40 to I-65 for concrete repairs.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM. There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install devices, perform electrical work, and pole installation.
o    I-440, both directions between Hillsboro Pike and I-24 (MM 3 to MM 7)
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-5AM, There will be periodic short term night time lane closures at the following locations to install device foundations, DMS foundation installation, and shoulder paving.
    • I-440, both directions, between Nolensville Rd and I-24, (MM 6 and MM 7), 1 lane to remain open.
 
 
I-640
 
KNOX COUNTY, I-640 West Flyover Ramp to I-40 East: The flyover ramp from I-640 West to I-40 East is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock as crews perform bridge repairs. Motorist should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area. The estimated completion date for this project is November 15, 2009.
 
 
I-55
 
Region IV Maintenance:Thursday October 22 and Friday October 23. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
 
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 at Mallory Avenue: Widening of exist bridges, 3 lanes reduced to 2 each direction. Southbound will be shifted to the newly widening roadway. Traffic switched to new roadway. There will no longer be access to Mallory (Exit 9) from Northbound I-55. Use Third St (Exit 7) detour to Mallory. Riverside Drive from Mallory Avenue to Devant Street is closed indefinitely. This existing section of roadway will be new location of the northbound I-55 entrance ramp. Use the newly constructed Riverport Road extension as an alternate route.
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday, October 28, northbound from 9AM-3PM. The contractor will haveintermittent lane closures to work on interstate bridge construction (Bridges 3 & 4). One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times.
       Saturday, October 24, northbound from 9AM-3PM. The contractor will close one lane to allow concrete trucks to exit onto interstate during concrete paving pour. One lane will be maintained at all times. (If the weather does not permit this work to be conducted, it will be rescheduled for Monday, October 26, 2009.)
 
 
I-155
 
Region IV Maintenance:Thursday October 22 and Friday October 23. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
 
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55:resurfacing at Mississippi State Line to Nonconnah Creek.
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday, October 28: I-240 northboundand southboundfrom 7PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have lane closures in order to perform paving operations. One lane will be maintained at all times. Ramps may be impeded or closed at certain times.
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday, October 28: I-55 northboundand southboundfrom 7PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have lane closures in order to perform paving operations. One lane will be maintained at all times. Ramps may be impeded or closed at certain times.
 
DYER COUNTY, I-155 Bridge Repair: bridge repairs, over Mississippi River. Northbound and Southbound shoulders are closed.
       Monday, October 26 7AM through Thursday, October 29 7AM (24 hours), westbound and eastbound. The contractorwill have lane closures in order to re-paint the steel structure and perform concrete repairs. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Once the contractor starts he has to keep going till he is finished.
 
 
I-65
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail: Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Rutherford, Dickson, Giles, Robertson, and Williamson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
REGION 3 Relensing of Snowplowable Markers on various Interstate and State Routes
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-6AM, There will be mobile lane closures at the following locations in order to replace snowplowable markers.
o    Robertson I-65 MM 104 to Kentucky State Line
o    Marshall I-65 MM 22.7 to 35.5
o    Maury I-65 MM 35.5 to 53.1
o    Williamson I-65 MM 53.1 to 69.4
 
DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM. There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install devices, perform electrical work, and pole installation.
o    I-65, both directions between Concord Rd and Long Hollow Pike (MM 70 to MM 97)
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 8PM-5AM, There will be periodic short term night time lane closures at the following locations to install device foundations, DMS foundation installation, and shoulder paving.
    • I-65, both directions, between Concord Rd and the I-440 Interchange (MM 71 to MM 80), 2-3 lanes remain open (multiple locations for foundation installation).
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Utilities: Sunday October 25, 7AM-11AM, On I-65, 1.0 miles North of Old Hickory Blvd. & Brentwood exit, Davidson County.  This request, from Nashville Electric, is for adding strands over I-65 onto existing poles.  Two rolling stop blocks are expected.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 7PM-5AM, (excluding weekends), There will be various lane closures on I-65 both directions between Dickerson Road and Trinity Lane to repair areas of the roadway.
       Thursday October 22 through Wednesday October 28, 7PM-6AM, (excluding weekends), There will be alternating lane  closures on I-65 southbound between I-24 and Rosa L. Parks Blvd. for milling and paving.  One lane will remain open.
 
 
I-75
 
HAMILTON COUNTY, I-75 / I-24 sign installation project at various locations in the vicinity of the 1-24 / I-75 Split, including paving: This project is complete. Estimated completion date is October 2009.
 
HAMILTON COUNTY, I-75 construction of an intelligent transportation system on various interstate and state routes in and near Chattanooga: The contractor will implement shoulder closures throughout this report period within the project area on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM and anytime on the weekend as part of the ITS construction. They will also implement the following lane closures:
       Thursday, October 22, 2009 & Friday, October 23, 2009: Night Work 10:00 PM until 5:00 AM
o    I-75 NB & SB @ MM 2.5 – Double left lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
Estimated completion date is December 2010.
 
HAMILTON COUNTY, I-75 widening project from 1.1 miles south of Lee Highway (SR-2, US-11) to 1.2 miles north of Lee Highway (SR-2, SR-11): The contractor will only need a lane closure on I-75 during this period if there is an emergency situation which requires maintenance of items. If a lane closure is required, one lane of traffic will remain open at all times. 
       The contractor will have lane closures on Hill Top Road, Hunter Road, Snow Hill Road, Mountain View Road, Lee Highway, and Old Lee Highway from 8:30 AM until 7:00 PM to construct new roadway and accommodate bridge demolition and gas line construction. However, the contractor must move off the roadway from 2:30 PM until 3:00 PM each day during the shift change at Miller Industries. One lane will remain open at all times.
       The temporary slip ramp to I-75 South is now open at Hilltop Drive. Drivers needing to access I-75 South from the Hunter Road area can now do so by using the newly opened ramp at hilltop Drive, avoiding the Ooltewah interchange altogether. The slip ramp has its own dedicated lane onto the interstate so drivers accessing I-75 South via ramp are not required to merge when entering the interstate. The temporary ramp will be in place for the remainder of the project.
       The bridge on Old Lee highway is now open to traffic. Later in the year the contractor will place a final layer of asphalt on the roadway. The truck station located at the end of the project on I-75 South is now closed and will remain closed for the duration of the project.
Estimated completion date is December 2010. 
 
KNOX COUNTY/ ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 112 & 123: On Thursday night, October 22, 2009, motorists should be alert for mobile lane closures through this area as crews re-trace painted pavement marking lines. Motorists should be alert for slow moving vehicles and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
 
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North between Mile Markers 142 and 145:On Thursday night, October 22, 2009, and Sunday night, October 25, 2009 through Thursday night, October 29, 2009 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, motorists should be alert for a lane closure on I-75 North through this area as crews install longitudinal cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution in this area.
 
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 South between Mile Markers 144 and 147:On Thursday night, October 22, 2009, and Sunday night, October 25, 2009 through Thursday night, October 29, 2009 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, motorists should be alert for a lane closure on I-75 North through this area as crews install longitudinal cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution in this area.
 
 
I-275
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-81
 
Sullivan County, I-81 between South of Exit 63 and North of Exit 69 (Resurfacing): The contractor is continuing this resurfacing project. This work will cause temporary lane closures at night between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am Sunday through Friday. Motorist will also encounter narrowed ramps at Exit 63, 66 and 69 as the contractor works on repairing these ramps. Motorists are asked to use caution in this area.
 
 
Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity.
 
Most work is weather dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather.
 
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