West Tennessee Weekly Construction October 1-7, 2015

Thursday, October 01, 2015 | 09:47am

BENTON COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from the Decatur County line log mile 0.00 to west of State Route 191.
Sunday, October 4 through Thursday, October 8, 7:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 eastbound and westbound (MM 126.0 to MM 133.0), for working on maintenance items.

BENTON COUNTY, SR-69:  Miscellaneous safety improvements on State Route 69A from Reynoldsburg Road to Cedar Grove Road will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, with flagmen, for the installation of guardrail, striping, and snowplowable marker installation.

CARROLL COUNTY:  Miscellaneous safety improvements on various local roads which include Buena Vista Road, Old Trezevant Road/Rimmer Road, Rowland Mill Road, McLemoresville Road/Old Stage Road, Terry Road, & Hinkledale Road, will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

CARROLL COUNTY, SR-76:  Construction of turn lanes on State Route 76 at the intersection of Hospital Drive in McKenzie including grading, drainage, and paving.
Monday July 13, 2015 through Thursday, October 1, 2015, there will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

DYER COUNTY, I-155: Bridge Repair on I-155 over the Mississippi River
Thursday, July 23, 2015 through Wednesday, August 31, 2016: There will be lane closures eastbound and westbound on I-155 over the Mississippi River Bridge, for duration of the project. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 14’ 10.5” lane restriction. Speed limit has been reduced to 60 MPH. An emergency last shift was put in place for the westbound outside lane on the Missouri side of the bridge at the end of the closure.

FAYETTE and HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-222: A grading project on State Route 222 from north of I-40 to south of Camp Ground Road. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.

FAYETTE and SHELBY COUNTY, (SR-385) Future I-269:  Construction of I-269 from the interchange with SR-385 to the Mississippi State line. The project intersects with US 72 (SR-86) in the area of the Mann Road intersection. State Route 86 is reduced to one lane in each direction for bridge construction and construction of the concrete ramps. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-15 (US-64):  A widening project on State Route 15 from Firetower Road to west of Bigbee Branch. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-15 (US-64): A bridge repair project on State Route 15 over the Tennessee River. There will be possible lane closures beginning next week to repair navigational lights. Motorists should use caution.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-128: A widening project on State Route 128 from South of Opel Loop to US-64 (SR-15) in Savannah. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-203: Miscellaneous safety improvements from State Route 226 to Choate Creek Road will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-203: Miscellaneous safety improvements from Choate Creek Road to Nichols Branch will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

HENRY COUNTY:  Miscellaneous safety improvements on various local roads which include Old Paris-Murray Road, Shady Grove Road, Reynoldsburg Road, Palestine Road, Van Dyke Road, Macedonia Road, & Old McKenzie Highway will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-69A: Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from the Benton County line to north of Mays Bridge Road.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-76 (US-79): Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from Service Master Drive to West Antioch Road. One lane will remain open in each direction.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-140: Beginning Friday September 11, the railroad will be repairing the crossing at W. Chestnut/SR-160 in Puryear. Detour route will be posted.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-218: Grading, drainage, construction of I-beam bridge and paving 2.6 miles on State Route 218 from State Route 69 northwest of Paris to US-641 (State Route 54). On Friday May 8, 2015, Iron Banks Road was closed to thru traffic until approximately October 31, 2016.

LOOK AHEAD: On Monday, October 12, 2015, Paris-Whitlock Road will be closed to thru traffic until approximately October 31, 2016.

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-208: A widening project on State Route 208 (State Route 209/Cleveland Street) beginning at State Route 209 (Washington Street) and extending to State Route 208 at US-51/State Route 3 in Ripley. There will be possible temporary lane closures daily. Watch for flagmen.

MCNAIRY COUNTY SR-57:  A bridge replacement project will cause a reduction in lanes in both directions on State Route 57 over Cypress Creek. Traffic is reduced to one lane, with a temporary signal, for duration of the project.

OBION COUNTY, SR-22: Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from the State Route 22 connector to State Route 214.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 at Canada Road Wednesday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 7:
I-40 speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH. There are lane shifts east and westbound on I-40. On December 5, 2014, there were transitions southbound and northbound on Canada Road shifting from two lanes to one lane. Paving operations have begun on Canada Road.

Thursday, October 1, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be a temporary lane closure westbound I-40 at Canada Road for restriping.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 repair of bridge over the Mississippi River
Wednesday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 7: The outside (right) lane of I-40 Eastbound over the Mississippi River is closed for repair work.
Monday, October 5: The outside lane of I-40 Westbound over the Mississippi River bridge will be closed for repair work.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-240 North of SR-385 to North of Walnut Grove Rd.:
Wednesday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 7: All traffic is running in permanent location. Contractor is completing ITS/Lighting portion of punch list.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40/I-240 Phase 2 Interchange Improvements:
Summer Avenue: The right westbound lane is CLOSED, beginning just west of the existing I-240 northbound bridge over Summer Avenue to allow for construction access.
Sam Cooper EB: The left lane of Sam Cooper Boulevard Eastbound is CLOSED, beginning east of Perkins Road to the I-40/I-240 interchange.
Sam Cooper WB: The left lane of Sam Cooper Boulevard Westbound is CLOSED, beginning east of the I-40/I-240 interchange.
I-240: There are shoulder closures in both directions of I-240 between Walnut Grove and I-40 interchange. One lane of northbound I-240 is also CLOSED in this same section.​
I-40 WB: 3 lanes will remain open for bridge work over the Wolf River Bridge.
(1 lane Sam Cooper, 1 lane I-240W, 1 lane I-40W/new flyover)
I-40 EB: 4 lanes will remain open for bridge work over the Wolf River Bridge.
(2 lanes I-240E to I-40E, 1 lane I-40E (new flyover) 1 lane Sam Cooper
I-240 EB ramp has 2 lanes open.
I-240 EB to I-40 WB has the left lane closed.
Summer Ave. Exit:  The Summer Ave. exit from I-40 WB will remain closed until completion of Wolf River Bridge.  Motorist must exit off  I-40 WB at Exit 12 (Sycamore View) and follow detour to Summer Ave.

Saturday, October 3 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  1.      the two right lanes of I-240 westbound beginning at Sam Cooper Boulevard (LM-12.0) extending to the Walnut Grove Road Interchange (LM-13.4) for noise wall construction activities.
  2. Sunday, October 4 will serve as backup date.

Saturday, October 3 from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

  1.      the outside lane of I-40 westbound beginning at Sycamore View (Exit 12) extending to east of the I-40/240 interchange for debris removal along the portable barrier rail.
  2. Sunday, October 4 and Saturday, October 10 will serve as backup dates.

Saturday, October 3 from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  1.      the outside lane of I-40 eastbound beginning east of the I-40/240 interchange extending to Sycamore View (Exit 12) for debris removal along the portable barrier rail.
  2. Sunday, October 4 and Saturday, October 10 will serve as backup dates.

LOOK AHEAD:
Beginning Wednesday, October 7 from 9:00 a.m. until phase completion (estimated 2 months)

  1.      the outside lanes of Covington Pike in both directions at the interchange to allow for interstate ramp construction activities.

*Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 will serve as backup dates.

Saturday, October 10 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  1.      the two right lanes of I-240 westbound beginning at Sam Cooper Boulevard (LM-12.0) extending to the Walnut Grove Road Interchange (LM-13.4) for noise wall construction activities.
  2. Sunday, October 11 will serve as backup date. 

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-1: Night time resurfacing work will cause possible temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from west of Kentucky Street to State Route 4.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-4: Night time resurfacing work will cause possible temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from US-51 (State Route 3) to US-70 (State Route 1).

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-4: Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from south of John Paul Drive to SR-277 (Airways Boulevard). One lane will remain open in each direction.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14 (Austin Peay Hwy): Construction on State Route 14 for a widening project from State Route 204 (Singleton Parkway) to east of Old Covington Pike. Shoulders are closed north and southbound. April 27, 2015 through May 11, 2016, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a. m. there will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. Speed limit has been reduced to 45MPH. As of May 13, 2015, Egypt-Central Road and Momosa Road have been CLOSED to thru traffic until May 2016.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: Miscellaneous safety improvements including resurfacing on State Route 14 from State Route 204 to the Tipton County line and miscellaneous safety improvements on State Route 14 from State Route 384 to State Route 59 will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions, from State Route 277 (Trezevant Street) to the I-40 ramp, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m. One lane will remain open in each direction.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: Bridge Repair on State Route 14 over overflows log mile 26.28, 26.58 & 26.74, Loosahatchie River log mile 26.90 and overflow log mile 27.25. There will be temporary lane closures, for the duration of the project. Beginning Friday July 10, 2015, there is a lane width restriction 11’6” between log mile 26.25 and 27.25, which is approximately 3 miles Southwest of State Route 385/State Route 14 intersection in northeast Shelby County. Temporary signal is being utilized. Friday, August 21, 2015, traffic was switched to the northbound side of the bridge with one lane closed. On Friday, September 4, 2015 both lanes on the bridge at log mile 26.90 will be reopened. On Tuesday September 8 through Monday, November 30, 2015 the southbound lane on bridge at log mile 27.25 will be closed.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-86 (US-72):  Construction on State Route 86 (US-72) for a widening project north of Quinn Road to State Route 57 (Poplar Avenue) in Collierville. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. 

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-175: Grade, drain, and pave on State Route 175 (Byhalia Road) from south of Shelby Post Road to south of State Route 385 will cause possible lane closure.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-176: Bridge repair project on State Route 176 over Winchester Road. Friday, September 25, 8:00 p. m. through Monday, September 28, 5:00 a. m.: There will be possible lane closure in each direction on Winchester Road for the duration of this project.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-205: Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions, from State Route 57 to south of US 64 (State Route 15). One lane will remain open in each direction.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: Bridge Repair (2) on State Route 385 over Loosahatchie River. Traffic is reduced to one north and one southbound lane; a twelve (12’) lane will be maintained in each direction.  Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH. Bridge Repair (2) on State Route 385 over Memphis-Arlington Road & Hall Creek. A traffic shift will cause traffic to move on both east and westbound bridges. Traffic has been switched over to the left westbound lane on State Route 385 over Loosahatchie.

TDOT REGION 4 On Call Concrete Pavement Repairs on Various Interstate & State Routes
 Wednesday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 7: There are no scheduled closures.

TDOT REGION 4, On-Call Guardrail Repair
 Wednesday, September 30 through Tuesday, October 6, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be night time lane closures at the following various locations to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

  • I-40, Haywood County, eastbound & westbound (MM 52.0 to MM 56.0), one lane will remain open.
  • I-40, Shelby County, eastbound & westbound (MM 1.0 to MM 28.0), one lane will remain open.
  • I-240, Shelby County, eastbound & westbound (MM 11.0 to MM 28.0), one lane will remain open.
  • I-55, Shelby County, northbound & southbound (MM 2.0 to MM 7.0), one lane will remain open.
  • SR-385, Shelby County, eastbound & westbound, northbound & southbound (MM 1.0 to MM 49.0), one lane will remain open.

TDOT REGION 4 Miscellaneous Safety Improvements Using High Friction Surface Treatment on Various State Routes

Friday, October 2, 8:00 p. m. through Sunday, October 4, 12:00 a. m.: There will be one lane closed eastbound and westbound on State Route 385 in Shelby County between log mile 2.00 and log mile 3.00 at Kirby Road. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Sunday, October 4, 12:00 a. m. through Monday, October 5, 6:00 a. m.: There will be two lanes closed eastbound and westbound on State Route 385 in Shelby County between log mile 2.00 and log mile 3.00 at Kirby Road. At least one lane will remain open. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Friday, October 02, 8:00 p. m. through Sunday, October 4, 12:00 a. m: There will be one lane closed eastbound on State Route 385 in Shelby County between log mile 0.75 and log mile 1.50 at Ridgeway Road. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Sunday, October 4, 12:00 a. m. through Monday October 5, 6:00 a. m.: There will be two lanes closed eastbound on State Route 385 in Shelby County between log mile 0.75 and log mile 1.50 at Ridgeway Road. At least one lane will remain open at all times. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Monday, October 5 & Tuesday, October 6, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be lane closures eastbound on State Route-57 in Shelby County between log mile 8.00 and log mile LM-9.00 for removal of temporary marking tape and the application of painted pavement markings. At least one lane will remain open at all times. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Please be advised that these two lane closures will NOT be concurrent. The contractor will begin on State Route 385 at Kirby and if work is completed at this location, they will move to State Route 385 at Ridgeway. Since the time frame on the work is dependent on several factors, requests have been made for the entire weekend at both locations.

TDOT REGION 4 Retracing of Pavement Marking with Spraythermo
Wednesday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 7: There are no scheduled closures.

TDOT MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 7, 9:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis. Weather Permitting.

TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 2, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.: There will be day time lane closures at the following locations for pavement infrared repairs. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

  • SR-385, Shelby County, westbound MM 12.4, one lane will remain open.
  • SR-385, Shelby County, eastbound between MM 14.44 & MM 15.2, one lane will remain open.
  • SR-385, Shelby County, eastbound & westbound between MM 26.80 & MM 28.8, one lane will remain open.

TIPTON and HAYWOOD COUNTIES, SR-54: Wednesday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 7: Bridge Repair on State Route 54 over Hatchie River at log mile 9.60. A signal system will be utilized. On July 6, 2015, State Route 54 over Hatchie River, traffic was reduced to one lane with a 11’ 2” lane restriction.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-22: Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from State Route 217 to the ramp from State Route 431.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-124: Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from State Route 43 to Stafford Store Road.

WEAKLEY COUNTY:  Miscellaneous safety improvements on various local roads which include Old State Route 22, Ralston Road, Parkers Levee Road, Three Point Road, & Shades Bridge Road will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

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