West Tennessee Construction November 7-14, 2018
District 47 - West TN - Northern
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-104: The grading, drainage, paving and construction of a bridge on SR 104 over Grassy Hollow Creek.
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-423: The grading, drainage, construction of a concrete I-beam bridge on SR 423 over Clear Creek. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): Repair of bridges over South Fork Forked Deer River. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway in a construction zone. Traffic is reduced to one lane on US 51 (SR 3) in both north and southbound directions, from LM 24.73 to LM 25.00 in Lauderdale County and LM 0.00 to LM 0.40 in Dyer County. SR 3 (US 51) northbound traffic is then shifted to the southbound lanes in the crossover areas. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 portion of the project.
Restrictions: There is a 12’ 10” lane restriction.
DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): Repair of bridges over Lewis Creek. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
On Monday, May 7, SR 20 was shifted into the westbound direction from LM 2.16 to LM 2.74 for bridge repair. Construction signs and message boards are in use.
Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ lane restriction.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-77:
Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9, 7:00 a. m.-5:00 p.m.: A section of SR 77 (N. Main Street) will be CLOSED due to pipe replacement in Milan, TN. A detour route will be posted. Detour includes re-routing traffic from SR 77 to Patton Street to Cherry Square to North 1st Street.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-76: A resurfacing project from US 45W (SR 5) to north of Bledsoe Road will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-366 (US-45W): A resurfacing project on US 45W (SR 366) from US 45W BR (SR 5) to near US 45W (SR 5) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
HENRY COUNTY, SR-54: The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, retaining wall and paving on SR 54 from near Rison Street to near Smith Road. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35MPH.
LAKE COUNTY, SR-21: The construction of a spillway on Reelfoot Lake, including grading, drainage and paving. Temporary lane closures daily for both west/eastbound traffic. Construction signs and Flaggers are in use.
LAKE COUNTY, SR-78: Construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee bridge on SR 78 over drainage ditch including grading, drainage, and paving will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
OBION COUNTY, Future I-69: Grading, drainage, construction of eight bridges on future I-69 from south of US 51 (SR 3) to south of US 45W (SR 5) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 (SR 3) portion of the project. The inside southbound lane on SR 3 is closed to all traffic for installation of barrier rail.
Restrictions: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 SR 3 has a lane shift in the north and southbound directions. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ 6” lane restriction.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-239, SR-89, SR-54, SR-118: A resurfacing project on SR 239 (LM 0.00 to LM 0.72), SR 89 (LM 15.70 to LM 16.59), SR 54 (LM 10.64 to LM 12.57), SR 118 (LM 0.00 to LM 0.30) in and around downtown Dresden will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-372: A resurfacing project on SR 372 from SR 431 to SR 43 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
CROCKETT COUNTY, SR-54: A resurfacing project on SR 54 from near SR 88/SR 221 to Gibson county line will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
CROCKETT COUNTY, SR-76: The grading, drainage, paving and construction of bridges on SR 76 over Cypress Creek and overflow. On February 7, 2018, a traffic signal system is being utilized.
Restriction: There is an 11’ width restriction in place. Traffic reduced to one lane.
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. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
Wednesday, November 7, through Sunday, November 11, 8:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.: There will be temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 east and west bound from MM 28.0 to MM 30.0, for placement of snowplowable markers, pavement marking, and shoulder scoring. The speed limit has been reduced to 60MPH. There will be a 16’ width restriction in place. Weather Permitting.
HAYWOOD COUNTY-I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 east and westbound near Koko Rd to the SR 19 (Mercer Rd).
Sunday, November 11, through Thursday, November 15, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 east and westbound from mile marker 60.0 to 51.0 for paving operations. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US 45 Bypass) and I-40: Interchange improvements on SR 186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd for paving and construction of retaining walls. Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.
Friday, November 9, 9:00 p.m. through Monday, November 12, 6:00 a.m.: Close and detour I-40 east and westbound onto existing ramps at Exit 80 (Hwy 45 Bypass). Close and detour Hwy 45 Bypass north and southbound at interchange to allow for phase 2 steel erection. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD:
Friday, November 16, 9:00 p.m. through Monday, November 19, 6:00 a.m.
Friday, November 30, 9:00 p.m. through Monday, December 3, 6:00 a.m.: Close and detour I-40 east and westbound onto existing ramps at Exit 80 (Hwy 45 Bypass). Close and detour Hwy 45 Bypass north and southbound at interchange to allow for phase 2 steel erection.
TDOT MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, November 7, through Wednesday, November 17, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to repair pavement on an as needed basis.
Wednesday, November 7, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures in Madison County on I-40 eastbound from MM 94.0 to MM 95.4 for concrete repair. THP to assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD
Wednesday, November 14, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 east and westbound from MM 67.0 to MM 95.0 for patching potholes. THP to assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
District 49 - West TN – Southwest
SHELBY COUNTY, I-240 MemFix 4: Replacement of Norfolk Southern, SR 57 east and westbound bridges, and repair of Park Avenue bridge over I-240.
I-240: There are shoulder closures in the westbound direction of I-240 east/west between Quince and Walnut Grove. The lane closures along I-240 east and westbound between Quince and Walnut Grove will stay in place throughout the project.
Park Avenue: The right lane heading west will be closed through November 30th.
· Wednesday, November 7, through Thursday, November 8, and Monday, November 12, through Tuesday, November 13, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. –There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. The associated ramps from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound and Poplar eastbound to I-240 westbound.
· Friday, November 9, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, November 12, 6:00 a.m. – There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. Ramps associated with the lane closures from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound and Poplar eastbound to I-240 westbound. Detours will be provided when needed.
LOOK AHEAD:
· Wednesday, November 14, through Thursday, November 15, and Monday, November 19, through Tuesday, November 20, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. – There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. The associated ramps from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound and Poplar eastbound to I-240 westbound.
· Friday, November 16, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, November 19, 6:00 a.m. – There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. Ramps associated with the lane closures from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound and Poplar eastbound to I-240 westbound. Detours will be provided when needed.
Shelby County – Bridge Repair
Wednesday, November 14, 9:30AM-9:30PM: There will be temporary lane closures in Shelby County on I-55 southbound from MM 12.5 to MM 11.5 to perform repairs on the I-55 bridge crossing the Mississippi River into Arkansas. One lane will remain open at all times. Thursday, November 15, will serve as the backup date.
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.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: The grading, drainage, construction of concrete Bulb-Tee and I-beam bridges, signals and paving on SR 14 from east of Old Covington Pike to SR 385 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: A bridge repair at Raleigh-Millington Exit:
Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 12:00 a.m. through Thursday, January, 31, 2019: Ramp D Bridge (Raleigh-Millington Exit) from northbound SR 14 to Raleigh-Millington will be closed for repairs until January 2019. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-177: Resurfacing on SR 177 from near Raleigh LaGrange to Woodchase.
Sunday, November 11, through Thursday, November 15, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT closures with one lane to remain open on SR 177 (Germantown Rd.) north and southbound to allow for traffic camera installation and safety improvements. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385 from Ridgeway Road (LM-1.26) to near Hacks Cross Road (LM-6.13): Resurfacing will have lane closures throughout the project.
Sunday, November 11 through Thursday, November 15, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT lane and ramp closures on SR-385 east and westbound from Ridgeway Road (LM-1.26) to near Hacks Cross Road (LM-6.13) to perform the resurfacing work. Detour will be provided. Weather Permitting.
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-3: A safety project on SR 3 (US 51) from Charles Smith (LM 20.18) to Witherington Drive (LM 20.66) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, November 7, through Tuesday, November 13, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures on SR 385, I-240, I-55, I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), SR 14 (Shelby County), SR 15 (Shelby County), and SR 3 (Shelby and Tipton Counties). One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
Thursday, November 8, through Wednesday, November 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at the following various locations to repair damaged guardrail. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available day. Flagmen will be used where necessary. Weather Permitting.
- Lauderdale Co., SR 209 eastbound and westbound, MM 0.0 – MM 19.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
- Lauderdale Co., SR 19 east and westbound, MM 0.0 – MM 26.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
- Lauderdale Co., SR 371 north and southbound, MM 1.4; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
- Tipton Co., SR 3 north and southbound, MM 0.0 – MM 25.0, various locations; Shoulder closure ONLY. Flagmen will be used.
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, November 8, through Wednesday, November 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all state routes and interstates for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.
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