West Tennessee Weekly Construction April 20-26, 2017

Thursday, April 20, 2017 | 01:14pm

BENTON COUNTY, I-40 Truck Climbing Lane
Wednesday, April 19 through Wednesday, April 26: There are no scheduled closures. Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures on I-40 westbound between MM 132.0 and MM 134.0. Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

CARROLL COUNTY, SR-424: Construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge on SR 424 over Roan Creek will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways. Restrictions: Beginning Thursday, January 19, 2017, a signal system was put into place. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 10’ lane restriction.

DYER COUNTY, SR-104: Miscellaneous safety improvements on SR 104 from SR 181 (Great River Road) to SR 182 (Lenox-Nauvoo Road) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

FAYETTE COUNTY, I-40 : The grading, drainage, construction of a concrete bulb-tee bridge and paving on I-40 at the SR 196 (Hickory Withe Road) interchange (LM 1.38-LM 2.35). Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-15 (US-64); Resurfacing work will cause possible temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from the 5 lane section to near Tomlin Road.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-15 (US-64); Bridge Repair project on SR 15 over Howell Creek will cause possible temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

HARDEMAN COUNTY, SR-100: Bridge Repair project on SR 100 over overflow​
Tuesday, May 31 through May 31, 2017, a signal system is being utilized. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Watch for flagmen.​
Restrictions: On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, a signal system was put into place. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ lane restriction.

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

HAYWOOD COUNTY-Bridge over I-40 at Hawkins Lane: Bridge Repair project over I-40 at Hawkins Lane will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

HAYWOOD COUNTY-Bridge over I-40 at SR-19 (Exit 60): Bridge Repair project at log mile 16.62 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

HAYWOOD COUNTY-SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): A widening project on SR 19 from west of Windrow Road to SR 76 south of Brownsville will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.

HAYWOOD COUNTY – SR76 Construction of a concrete bulb tee beam bridge over the Hatchie River – Monday, May 1, 2017 SR76 will CLOSE at log mile 8.98 (approx. 1 mile from the I-40/Exit 56 interchange) for removal of the truss bridge.
 *Local traffic will have access up to the bridge. An interstate detour will be posted at Exit 56 and Exit 52 (Stanton/KoKo Road).

HAYWOOD COUNTY- I-40 from Mile Marker 46 (LM 2.86) to near Koko Road (LM 8.36):
Sunday, April 23 through Thursday, April 27, 7PM-6AM: There will be lane closures on I-40 east and westbound from MM 46 to Koko Rd for removal of snow plowable markers, milling, and paving. Speed limit has been reduced to 60 MPH. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-201:
Tuesday, April 25, 7PM through Wednesday, April 26, 6PM: SR 201 between LM 5.00-LM 6.00, will be closed. Maintenance crews will be replacing a cross drain. A detour will be posted.

LAKE COUNTY, SR-21: Bridge Repair project on SR 21 over Reelfoot Spillway will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Restrictions: On Tuesday, July 19, through Tuesday, May 16, 2017, a signal system is being utilized. Traffic is reduced to one 9’ 9” lane in each direction.

LAKE COUNTY, SR-21:  The construction of a concrete I-Beam bridge on SR 21 over Branch Creek, including grading, drainage, and paving.  Beginning Monday, September 12, 2016, SR 21 was closed to thru traffic until approximately September 30, 2017. Detour route posted.

LAKE COUNTY, SR-78: The construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee bridge on SR 78 over drainage ditch LM 16.51 including grading, drainage, and paving will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

LAUDERDALE, SR-3: Resurfacing will cause possible lane closures from SR 19 (Lake Drive) to near New Wilson Road.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-18: Construction of a concrete box bridge on SR 18 over Meridian Creek will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. A temporary signal will be utilized.​
Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ lane restriction.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-197: Construction of 2 concrete I-beam bridges, grading, drainage and paving at LM 8.56 and 8.66. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.  Watch for flagmen.
Restrictions:  April 15, 2016 through May 31, 2017, a signal system will be utilized to control traffic.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 10’ lane restriction.

MCNAIRY COUNTY, SR-117: Bridge Repair project on SR 117 over Snake Creek.​
Beginning Tuesday, June 14, a signal system is being utilized. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Watch for flagmen.​
Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ lane restriction.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69: Grading, drainage, construction of eight bridges on future I-69 from 0.2 mile south of US 51 (SR 3) to 0.2 mile south of US 45W (SR 5). Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 (SR 3) portion of the project. Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23, 2017, SR-184 will be CLOSED to through traffic between Catron Road and East Phebus Lane. Local traffic will have access as needed. A detour will be in place. South bound traffic will utilize SR-21 and northbound traffic will utilize US-51 (SR-3). They are putting in a new cross drain at this location.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 at Canada Road
Wednesday, April 19 through Wednesday, April 26: I-40 speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.  There are lane shifts on I-40 east and westbound.  Beginning December 5, 2014, there are transitions south and northbound on Canada Road.

Wednesday, April 19 through Friday, May 19, 10AM: The I-40 westbound exit ramp to Canada Rd. (MM-20.0) will be CLOSED for permanent ramp reconstruction. Detour route to be posted. 

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 Bridge Over the Wolf River (LM 9.42)
LOOK AHEAD:
Friday, June 2, 8PM through Monday, June 5, 6AM: There will be lanes closures with two lanes to remain open on I-40 westbound (MM 9.42) to allow for the repairs to the expansion joint. Speed limit will be reduced to 45 MPH. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 of the Hernando De Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River
Monday, April 24, 9AM-5PM: CLOSE the outside two lanes on I-40 eastbound to allow for the repair of lights on the Hernando De Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River. One lane to remain open at all times. *Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26, 9AM-5PM will serve as backup dates.  Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-240
Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20, 7PM-6PM: CLOSE lanes on I-240 eastbound from MM-22.6 to MM-24.2 to allow for soil test borings to be performed.

Friday, April 21, 7PM-6AM: CLOSE lanes on I-240 eastbound from MM-22.6 to MM-24.2 to allow for soil test borings to be performed.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-240
Sunday, April 23, 7AM-7:30AM: CLOSE all east and westbound travel lanes and ramps on I-240 at LM-21.0 using a rolling road block. This closure will allow maintenance on existing overhead wireline crossing.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 from near Horn Lake Road (LM 8.00 L&R) to McLemore Road (LM 11.00 L&R)
 LOOK AHEAD:
Sunday, April 30 through Thursday, August 31, 8PM-5AM: There will be INTERMITTENT closures with one lane to remain open on I-55 north and southbound (MM 8.00 to MM 11.00) to allow for resurfacing. Speed limit will be reduced to 45 MPH. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, Removal of Abandoned Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Over I-55, Near South Parkway
Wednesday, April 19 through Wednesday, April 26: There are no scheduled closures.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-1: Construction of a welded steel plate girder bridge on SR 1 over the Loosahatchie River will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14 (Austin Peay Hwy): Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 204 (Singleton Parkway) to east of Old Covington Pike. Shoulders are closed north and southbound. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH. As of May 13, 2015. Beginning April 21, 2017, Old Covington Pike East access to/from SR 14 will be permanently CLOSED.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385 over I-240: Bridge Repair project will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.​
Wednesday, April 19 through Wednesday, April 26: There are no scheduled closures.

TDOT MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, April 23 through Wednesday, April 26, 9AM-3PM: 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 REGION 4, On-Call Guardrail Repair
Sunday, April 23 through Wednesday, April 26, 8PM-6AM: There will be night time lane closures at the following various locations, in Shelby County, to repair damaged guardrail and concrete barrier wall. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

  • I-40, Shelby County, east & westbound (MM 1.0 to MM 32.0), one lane will remain open.
  • I-240, Shelby County, east & westbound, south & northbound (MM 1.0 to MM 30.0), one lane will remain open.
  • I-55, Shelby County, north & southbound (MM 0.0 to MM 12.0), one lane will remain open.
  • SR-385, Shelby County, north & southbound, east & westbound (MM 2.0 to MM 49.0), one lane will remain open.

Region 4 On-Call Concrete/Pavement Repair
 Wednesday, April 23 through Wednesday, April 26, 9AM-3PM: There are no scheduled closures.

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