Weekly Construction Report for Parts of East and Middle Tennessee for July 12- July 18, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012 | 08:40am
BLEDSOE COUNTY, SR 101 (Lantana Road) bridge repair project over Beaver Dam Creek (LM 6.39): The temporary signal has been removed and the bridge is now open to two lanes. The contractor is currently working on punchlist items. Estimated project completion date is September 2012.
SR-60 (Dalton Pike) is undergoing major reconstruction. The existing two-lane highway is being widened to a five-lane highway with sidewalk, curb and gutter on either side. All driveways and side streets along the 2.7‑mile project are being lowered or raised to match the proposed SR-60 grade. Delays are to be expected at the intersection of Dalton Pike and McGrady Drive/Treasury Drive as the contractor works to upgrade the intersection. Hawks Street (east) was closed off to through traffic on July 9, 2012 and will not be opened until September 14, 2012. The temporary road closure is necessary to excavate and build a box culvert across the proposed new alignment. The contractor will be installing drainage pipe, box culvert, sidewalk, curb and gutter in the coming weeks. Detour signs and message boards will be provided to assist motorists. Estimated project completion date is Late Fall 2012.
BRADLEY and POLK COUNTIES, SR-74 (GA225/Spring Place Road) between the Tennessee/Georgia State Line and SR-313 (Ladd Springs Road) construction of two concrete box bridges over the Conasauga River Overflow (LM 0.01) and the Conasauga River (LM 0.14) including grading, drainage and paving: SR-74 (GA225/Spring Place Road) is closed to traffic for the duration of the project to replace two bridges between the GA/TN state line and MM 0.45. There are detour signs and message boards posted in GA and TN to assist motorists, and major delays are expected. Local traffic will be permitted, at all times, to access businesses and residential property within road closure area. However traffic will not be permitted to enter the active work area that is adjacent to the Conasauga River bridges. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience to motorists, businesses, residences, and property owners. TDOT and consultant staff will be available throughout the project to address any questions or concerns. Estimated project completion date is October 2013.
BRADLEY COUNTY, SR-60 construction of two concrete box bridges over Greasy Creek (LM 21.02) and Branch Creek (LM 24.28) including grading, drainage and paving: Work continues on the Georgetown end of the project. Traffic is using a temporary detour while culvert construction takes place. Work will continue on the right-of-way of the Hopewell end of the project. Trucks will be entering and exiting the highway, but traffic flow should have minimal interruptions. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
CANNON / WARREN COUNTY, U.S. 70S (SR-1) grading, drainage, and construction of a concrete I‑beam bridge from near SR-281 in Cannon County to near SR-287 in Warren County: Work continues on this project. All motorists should use caution and be alert to construction equipment and vehicles on the project. During this report period, the contractor will be closing SR-281 for a period of approximately 12 weeks. A detour using SR-146 (Short Mountain Road) will be marked. Flaggers may be present on side roads. Estimated project completion date is December 2013.
CANNON COUNTY, U.S. 70S (SR-1) construction of a concrete I-Beam bridge over Hill Creek (LM 7.23), including grading, drainage and paving: There will be no long-term lane closures as a result of this project. The existing bridge will remain open until construction of a new adjacent structure. Traffic lanes across the bridge are 11 feet wide. The contractor may have intermittent short-term lane closures to move equipment, and the bridge will periodically be down to one lane this week between the hours of 8AM and 2PM to allow the contactor to pour the concrete bridge deck. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic control when necessary. Estimated project completion date is November 2012.
CLAY / OVERTON COUNTY, SR-52 grading, drainage, paving, and construction of five bridges and retaining wall from existing SR-52 (LM 24.66) to 0.4 mile east of Overton County Line (LM 0.4): The contractor is currently constructing a bridge at Poor House Ridge Road and performing grading operations. They are also laying base stone. There are no lane closures scheduled at this time. The contractor is using a flagging operation in order to navigate construction equipment through the project as needed. Estimated project completion date is November 2012.
CLAY COUNTY, SR-52 grading, drainage, and paving from west of existing SR-53 to existing SR-52: Construction signs are posted on SR-52, SR-53 and James White Road. The contractor is currently performing grading and blasting operations north of existing SR-52 to South of SR-53. Traffic has been relocated onto new alignment of Pinkley Ave. at the entrance to the Cumberland River Hospital. Haul trucks and equipment will be entering and exiting SR-53 at SR-52 and the entrance to the Cumberland River Hospital. Haul trucks will also be entering and exiting SR-52 at new SR-52. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Traffic on James White Road has been switched to a temporary detour. Estimated project completion date is September 2014.
CLAY COUNTY, SR-52 bridge construction over New Hope Branch beginning east of New Hope Branch (LM 15.75) to the Cumberland River (LM 17.49), including grading drainage and paving: The contractor is constructing new bridge and performing grading operations. There are no lane closures scheduled at this time. The contractor is using a flagging operation to navigate construction equipment through the project. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
CLAY COUNTY, SR-53 resurfacing from the Obey River Bridge (LM 8.04) to north of Lick Creek Rd. (LM 12.91): The contractor will be performing resurfacing work. Traffic will be navigated through the project using a flagging operation. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
COFFEE COUNTY, U.S. 41 (SR-2) construction of a welded steel girder bridge over the Duck River (LM 12.72) including grading, drainage, and paving: (Recovery Act Project) The contractor is currently constructing the bridge. The contractor is using a flagging operation to navigate construction equipment through the project. Estimated project completion date is October 2012.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I-40 East and West from MM 311 to MM 317, resurfacing project including cold planing, bridge deck repair and installation of pavement markings: No lane closures are projected for this time period. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, SR-101 (Lantana Rd.) widening project, including grading, drainage, installation of signals and paving from SR-282 (Dunbar Rd.) to SR-392 (Miller Ave.): (Recovery Act Project) The contractor will be performing grading activities, paving and utility relocation. The Dorton Road connector has been permanently closed, and traffic will be allowed to access Old Lantana Road and the new alignment at New Ford Street. SR-282 (Dunbar Road) will be impacted (traffic shifts or temporary lane closures) as construction activities are in progress. Grade work on county roads throughout the job may also cause temporary lane closures. There are several traffic shifts throughout the job to allow grade work to continue. Two lanes of traffic (one in each direction) have been switched to the new alignment from Dorton Road to Miller Avenue with new signal lights at Miller Avenue. The right turn lane from North Lantana Road to South Miller Avenue has been temporarily closed to allow widening of Miller Avenue. There may be short lane closures and temporary lane stoppages on SR-282, SR-101 and SR-392 for utility relocation, paving and grading activities. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, U.S. 70 (SR-1) construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee bridge over Daddy’s Creek (LM 21.94), including grading, drainage and paving: Construction signs have been installed. Two-way traffic is being maintained on the existing bridge as construction activities are in progress for the new adjacent structure. Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles and equipment that may be entering or leaving the jobsite. Estimated project completion date is May 2013.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, SR-101 (Old Lantana Road from Dorton Road to U.S. 70) and SR-392 (Miller Avenue from Old Lantana Road to U.S. 127), resurfacing project including concrete curb and sidewalk repair: Construction signs have been installed in advance of concrete repair and resurfacing activities. Traffic will be maintained with a combination of traffic control devices and/or flagging operations. Traffic signals along the route (Stanley Street, Fourth Street, Tenth Street, U.S. 70 (West Avenue), Livingston Avenue, and U.S. 127 (Main Street) will be on timers while the signal loops are being replaced. In addition, traffic may be reduced to one lane with flaggers to allow resurfacing of Miller Avenue and Old Lantana Road. A major traffic impact is expected. When possible, motorists are advised to avoid SR-392 (Miller Avenue) by finding alternate routes during the resurfacing activities. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, SR-68 resurfacing from east of Cox Valley Road (LM 5.23) to Alloway Road (LM 10.39): Construction signs have been installed and resurfacing activities are in progress. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
DEKALB COUNTY, SR-56 bridge rehabilitation project (Hurricane Bridge) over Caney Fork River (LM 15.40): The bridge currently is down to only one lane of traffic, and it is being maintained and controlled by a temporary signal for the safety of the traveling public. The current weight postings of 10 tons for two-axle vehicles and 18 tons for vehicles with three or more axles will remain in effect and will be strictly enforced. This will allow for work adjacent to the north side of the bridge to continue. Further temporary lane shifts may be implemented by flaggers on an “as needed” basis to facilitate work as it progresses. Estimated project completion date is October 2013.
FENTRESS COUNTY, SR-52 construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge over the East Fork of the Obey River (LM 5.23), including grading, drainage and paving: There are no lane closures on this project at this time. Final paving remains to be completed. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
GRUNDY COUNTY, SR-56, construction of a precast structure over Firescald Creek (LM 21.30), including grading, drainage, and paving: (Recovery Act Project) The contractor is currently performing bridge work on the project. There are no lane closures scheduled at this time. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
Hamilton County, I-24 resurfacing beginning at the Georgia State Line (LM 0.0/MM 171) to the bridge over Chattanooga Creek (LM 6.18/MM 177) including bridge deck repair: The contractor continues work on a resurfacing project on I-24 in Hamilton County between mile markers 171 – 177 in and around the Lookout Valley/Tiftonia area to the Georgia State Line. This project includes resurfacing and bridge deck repairs. Most of the work is scheduled to take place at night between the hours of 9PM-6AM on Sundays through Thursdays. During this report period, they will also be working on Friday and Saturday night from 10PM-7AM. One lane will remain open to traffic at all times. THP will assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
HAMILTON COUNTY, U.S. 27 (SR-29) reconstruction project from Manufacturers Road (Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River) to U.S. 127 (SR-8, Signal Mountain Boulevard): Weather permitting, the contractor will have lane closures throughout the project area on weeknights to perform road work. They will also be working on retaining walls and bridges throughout the project area. As Phase I of construction continues for the widening of U.S 27, the contractor will implement a new traffic pattern resulting from the closure of the Manufacturers Road entrance ramp onto U.S. 27 North and the Manning Street exit ramp from U.S. 27 North. Both closures will take effect beginning on Wednesday evening, July 18, 2012.
The Manufacturers Road entrance ramp onto U.S. 27 North will be closed until spring 2013 to allow for construction of several retaining walls and portions of the new bridges over the railroad and Manning Street. Motorists desiring to travel north on U.S. 27 from Manufacturers Road will be detoured to Cherokee Blvd. and provided access to U.S. 27 North through the entrance ramp on Signal Mountain Blvd. Motorists must follow the orange “DETOUR” signs posted for this new traffic pattern.
The Manning Street exit ramp from U.S. 27 North will be closed to allow for reconstruction of the railroad bridge. This will be a permanent closure. TDOT recognizes and regrets the inconvenience that these closures will impose on motorists, and thus has delayed these critical closures until absolutely necessary. However, these closures must take place at this time to allow the project to successfully move forward.
Also effective beginning Wednesday night, the contractor will permanently close the Whitehall Road exit ramp from U.S. 27 North. This ramp would have been closed eventually as part of this project, but at the request of the management of the Pinnacle Condominiums, the contractor has agreed to close the ramp several months early. The Pinnacle will soon begin construction of a new parking garage that will necessitate the closure of their main entrance while the new structure is completed. The closure of the Pinnacle’s main entrance will require all Pinnacle residents to enter and exit the facility using the back entrance adjacent to the exit ramp from U.S. 27 North. In the interest of safety, it was decided to implement the permanent closure of the U.S. 27 exit ramp at this time to avoid a potential conflict with vehicles entering and exiting the Pinnacle and those exiting U.S. 27 at a higher rate of speed. THP will assist with traffic control on the project as necessary. Estimated project completion date is October 2014.
HAMILTON COUNTY, College Drive East widening project from west of Sunkist Terrace to SR-317 (Apison Pike): The contractor will be working on College Drive East throughout the project area placing barrier rail and installing erosion control items between 7AM- 6PM Monday through Saturday. Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Shallowford Road widening project from Gunbarrel Road to Jenkins Road, including grading drainage, and paving: The contractor will be laying pipe across the roadway at several locations. This work will be performed during the day on weekdays only. Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is August 2013.
HAMILTON COUNTY, SR-60 construction of concrete slab bridge over branch (LM 0.44): (This project is near the Meigs County Line.) The contractor may be performing work throughout the project area between 7AM-6PM Monday through Saturday. Flaggers will assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is November 2012.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Shallowford Road construction of concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge over South Chickamauga Creek (LM 4.01), including grading drainage, and paving: The contractor is constructing the new bridge and performing grading operations. There will be no long-term lane closures as a result of this project. Traffic has been shifted to Phase 1 of the new bridge while the original bridge is demolished and Phase 2 is completed. The contractor may have intermittent short-term lane closures to perform bridge work during non-peak hours. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is August 2012.
HAMILTON COUNTY, U.S. 11 (SR-2, Lee Highway) construction of a concrete box beam bridge over the CSX Railroad (LM 16.25), including grading, drainage and paving: The contractor has switched traffic on U.S. 11/Lee Hwy. northbound and southbound to the newly constructed lanes in the middle of the bridge, and work continues on the remainder of the project. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
Hamilton County, Daugherty Ferry Road construction of a concrete box beam bridge, including grading, drainage and paving, over Sale Creek (LM 0.79): The project to replace the truss bridge over Sale Creek is underway, and the contractor has closed Daugherty Ferry Road to traffic at the bridge for the duration of the project. The detour route using Coulterville Road and Elesea Road will be clearly marked. Estimated project completion date is November 2012.
Jackson County, Big Bottom Road construction of a concrete I-beam bridge over Brimstone Creek (LM 10.36), including grading, drainage, and paving: The existing bridge has been removed. Detour signs are in place for local traffic. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
MARION COUNTY, I-24 at Exit 152 construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge on U.S. 72 (SR-27) including grading, drainage, and paving: Traffic has been shifted to the new eastbound and westbound Exit 152 (Kimball) ramps and several other new ramps. The grading contractor is working to restore the median for future drainage. Beginning on Friday, July 13 at 6PM through Monday, July 16 at 6AM, the grading contractor will be working in the median and existing travel lanes on I-24 West laying new pipes for drainage. Lane closures will be in place to guide motorist as they travel through the construction zone. Flaggers and THP will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is September 2012.
Marion County, u.s. 41 (U.S. 64, U.S. 72, SR-2) replacement of the truss bridge over the Tennessee River at Nickajack Lake (LM 21.14) with a multi-span steel plate girder bridge: The truss bridge is now closed to all through traffic until the new adjacent bridge currently under construction is completed. A detour route that adds an additional 1.5 miles to the current route is posted. Estimated project completion date is February 2014.
MCMINN COUNTY, SR-30 widening project, including grading, drainage, paving, construction of a concrete box beam bridge and a retaining wall, including signal installation, from Athens City Limits to east of County Road 609: Traffic has been relocated to the eastbound lanes of the new alignment through the entire project. As of July 16, 2012, Allen Circle will be temporarily closed for grade work. Traffic will be detoured to Norris Street. The speed limit is posted at 45 MPH. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion is December 2012.
MCMINN COUNTY, SR-30 widening project, including grading, drainage, paving, construction of a concrete box beam bridge and retaining wall from County Road 609 to the 4-lane section in Etowah: The contractor is installing drainage pipes and moving utilities on this phase of the project. There may be temporary lane shifts and shoulder work. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion is November 2014.
MEIGS COUNTY, SR-30 relocation beginning east of the Tennessee River to west of SR-58: Work continues on this project. Traffic will not be affected at this time. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion is October 2013.
OVERTON COUNTY, SR-84 construction of two concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridges, including grading, drainage and paving beginning near existing SR-85 (Windle Road) to SR-84: The operation to construct a new bridge is currently underway. The contractor periodically will have traffic down to one lane. One of the main line traffic lanes will be closed by the use of barrels during this time. A flagging operation is being used to navigate traffic through the project. Estimated project completion date is September 2013.
POLK COUNTY, U.S. 411 (SR-33) grading, drainage, construction of three concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridges, and paving beginning at the Benton City Limits and extending to SR-30: (Recovery Act Project) The contractor is currently relocating utilities, grading, and installing structures. The contractor is using a flagging operation to navigate construction equipment through the project. Estimated project completion date is May 2013.
PUTNAM COUNTY, SR-111 grading, drainage and paving at the intersection with Quinland Lake Road in Algood (LM 9.14): This project is complete and awaiting final inspection. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
PUTNAM COUNTY, intersection improvement on Maple Avenue at East Hudgens Street in Cookeville, including grading, drainage, and paving: The contractor may implement temporary lane closures on weekdays and pace traffic at various times during the hours of 6AM-6PM depending on the scope of work. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
Rhea and Meigs Counties, SR-30 bridge repair over Tennessee River (LM 17.26): Work has begun on this project. Temporary traffic signals have been activated, and the bridge is down to one lane and controlled by the signals for the duration of the project. Estimated project completion date is April 2013.
SEQUATCHIE / VAN BUREN COUNTY, SR-111 grading, drainage and paving beginning 3,500 ft. south of SR-8 in Sequatchie County to 1,000 ft. south of SR-284 (Welchland Rd.) in Van Buren County: Work continues on the widening project on SR-111. Estimated project completion date is October 2012.
VAN BUREN COUNTY, SR-111 interchange construction project at SR-284 junction, including grading, drainage and construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge: The SR-111 and SR-284 interchange is open to traffic. During this report period, the contractor will be working on addressing punchlist items. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
VAN BUREN COUNTY, SR-111 bridge construction of welded steel plate girder bridge from south of SR-30 to south of Manus Road, including grading, and paving: The contractor continues work on this project. Estimated project completion date is November 2012.
VAN BUREN, WARREN and white Counties, SR-30, SR-287 and SR-136 resurfacing (micro-surfacing or thin mix alternate) project. SR-30 from the Warren County Line (LM 0.00) to Bank Road (LM 10.97). SR-287 from SR-288 (LM 33.88) to SR-136 (LM 40.30). SR-136 from U.S. 70S (SR-1) (LM 0.00) to the Caney Fork River (LM 1.98). SR-136 from the Caney Fork River (LM 0.08) to U.S. 70 (SR-26) (LM 11.43): The contractor may implement temporary lane closures on weekdays and pace traffic at various times during the hours of 6AM-6PM depending on the scope of work. Estimated project completion date is September 2012.
WARREN COUNTY, U.S. 70S (SR-1) relocation of roadway from Centertown to Spring Valley Road including construction of two concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridges, grading, drainage, and some paving: (Recovery Act Project) The project is complete pending final inspection. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
WARREN COUNTY, SR-56 bridge replacement project (Beersheba St. Bridge) for construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge over the Barren Fork River (LM 11.77) including grading, drainage and paving: There will be no long-term lane closures as a result of this project. Traffic has been shifted to Phase 1 of the new bridge while the original bridge is completely demolished and Phase 2 is completed. Two 10.5’ travel lanes are open on the new structure. Motorists should use caution and be aware of the narrow lanes. The contractor may have intermittent short-term lane closures to move equipment. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is August 2012.
WARREN COUNTY, SR-286 bridge replacement project for construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge over Big Hickory Creek (LM 0.59) including grading, drainage and paving: (Recovery Act Project) There will be no long-term lane closures as a result of this project. The existing bridge is down to one 12’-lane and traffic is controlled by signalization. Motorists should expect short delays. The contractor may have intermittent short-term lane closures to move equipment. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is July 2012.
WHITE COUNTY, SR-111 construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge, including grading, drainage and paving at SR-135 junction: The contractor will set barrier rail and stripe the road on the southbound side of SR-111. The possibility for blasting exists daily on weekdays between the hours of 10AM and 2PM. During blasting, traffic will be paced for approximately 15 to 20 minutes for safety purposes. The contractor may implement temporary lane closures on weekdays and pace traffic at various times during the hours of 6AM-6PM depending on the scope of work on SR-111 North and South between log mile 11 and 13. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is August 2012.
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