Weekly Roadway Activity Report for TDOT Region 2 March 22 - 28, 2018
DISTRICT 27 |
CLAY COUNTY SR-53 bridge repair over the Obey River (LM 8.89): The contractor is currently working on phase two of the project. Traffic has been shifted to the new alignment and motorists are encouraged to obey the posted speed limit and construction signs. RESTRICTIONS: 10 foot horizontal clearance. Estimated project completion date is August 2018. |
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 West near MM 326, construction of a truck climbing lane, including grading, drainage, construction of retaining walls and paving: The right shoulder of I-40 will be closed for the duration of the project as grade work activities are in progress constructing the truck lane and outside shoulder. Estimated project completion date is June 2018. |
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-101 (Peavine Road) grading, drainage, and paving from Firetower Road to Westchester/Catoosa Boulevard: Traffic control and erosion control measures are installed. Storm drain installation, box culvert construction, utility relocation, and grade work activities are in progress. Temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages may be needed to support grade work activities. Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and equipment along SR-101 Peavine Road. Estimated project completion date is November 2020. |
CUMBERLAND, ROANE, and WHITE COUNTY miscellaneous safety improvements on various state routes and local roads: The contractor will be installing permanent signs, guardrail, and other traffic control devices using portable signs and flaggers as needed. Estimated project completion date is May 2018. |
DEKALB COUNTY Utility Work both directions from milepost 7 to milepost 15 on SR-56 Cookeville Hwy./Congress Blvd.: NB/SB lanes, flaggers present with temporary delays and/or traffic stoppage for installation of fiber optic cable. Motorists should be aware of construction personnel and equipment along the route. Work beginning February 26, 2018. Work hours from 6:30AM to 5PM. Estimated completion of May 1, 2018. [UO-2007050552-2018] |
DEKALB COUNTY Utility Work westbound from milepost 12.5 to milepost 13 on SR-96 Center Hill Dam: WB lane closure to take place on the Center Hill Dam for lighting construction. Signage will be in place for both lanes with flagger support for lighting installation. Speed limit will be reduced during work zone times, 7AM – 4PM, with both lanes reopening after 4PM. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment in the work zone. Work to begin March 5, 2018 with an estimated completed date of March 31, 2018. [UO-2007050704-2018] |
DEKALB COUNTY Utility Work westbound from milepost 12.99 to milepost 12.99 on SR-96 Wolf Creek Rd: WB-EB lanes, approximately 300 ft. west of Center Hill Dam on the north side of dam for underground electrical work. Flaggers present and flagger signage will be used for lane closure operations. The speed limit in the work zone has been reduced to 35 MPH. Lane closures between 9AM to 3PM beginning Monday March 26, 2018 and estimated completion date of April 13, 2018. [UO-2007049968] |
FENTRESS COUNTY TDOT Maintenance both directions from milepost 2.18 to milepost 8.00 on SR-85 Wilder Road: Fentress SR-85 is closed from log miles 2.18 to 8.00 due to roadway slide at log mile 6.8. Emergency soil nail operation is occurring. It is anticipated that the roadway at the 6.8 mile marker will be repaired and the estimated date(s) that the roadway will be opened is between the last week of March or the first week of April 2018. RESTRICTIONS: Fentress SR-85 closed from 2.18 to 8.00 log mile. |
JACKSON COUNTY Utility Work both directions from milepost 15.3 to milepost 24.3 on SR-85 York Hwy.: Periodic utility work on shoulder from SR-53 junction crossing the Overton County line 0.8 miles for aerial and buried utility installations. Signage with flagger support will be present to slow traffic, but no lanes will be closed. Work to begin March 2018 through August 2018 weather permitting. [UO-2007050131-2017] |
JACKSON COUNTY Utility Work both directions from milepost 9.6 to milepost 19.8 on SR-56 Jennings Creek Hwy.: Periodic utility work on shoulder from the SR-56/SR-53 junction to South Fork Rd. for aerial and buried utility installation. Signage with flagger support will be present to slow traffic, but no lanes will be closed. Work to begin March 2018 through August 2018 weather permitting. [UO-2007050232-2017] |
JACKSON COUNTY Utility Work northbound from milepost 5.3 to milepost 24.3 on SR-53 Granville Hwy./North Grundy Quarles Hwy.: Periodic utility work on shoulder north of Gainesboro from Antioch Rd. to Big Branch Rd. for buried and aerial fiber installation. Signage with flagger support will be present to slow traffic, but no lanes will be closed. Work to begin March 2018 through August 2018 weather permitting. [UO-2007050237-2017] |
JACKSON COUNTY Utility Work northbound from milepost 9.4 to milepost 15.9 on SR-135 Dodson Branch Hwy.: Periodic utility work on shoulder at SR-53 junction to northwest of Blackburn Fork Road for aerial installations. Signage with flagger support will be present to slow traffic, but no lanes will be closed. Work to begin March 2018 through August 2018 weather permitting. [UO-2007050133-2017] |
JACKSON COUNTY Utility Work westbound from milepost 5 to milepost 9.04 on SR-262 Gladdice Hwy.: Periodic utility work on shoulder at SR-53 junction west to Indian Creek Road for aerial and buried utility installations. Signage with flagger support will be present to slow traffic, but no lanes will be closed. Work to begin March 2018 through August 2018 weather permitting. [UO-2007050192-2017] |
OVERTON COUNTY SR-52 grading, drainage, signals and paving from near Oakley-Allons Road (LM 6.58) to SR‑111 (LM 10.23): J&M is waiting on adequate weather for Rogers Group to complete paving on project. Motorists should use caution and be alert to construction equipment and vehicles within the work zone. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH and is being enforced. Estimated project completion date is July 2018. |
PICKETT COUNTY US-127 (SR-28) safety improvements from SR-295 (LM 3.37) to the KY state line (LM 7.04): Pre-construction meeting was held on March 14th. Effective date of contract is 03/21/18 and work is expected to begin shortly after that date. Estimated project completion date is June 2018. |
PUTNAM COUNTY I-40 grading, drainage, construction of two concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridges, signals and paving at Mine Lick Creek Road (MM 283/LM 15.56) and construction of a State Industrial Access Road (Mine Lick Creek Road) serving Project Victor, including grading, drainage and paving: Work on this project continues. The bridge at Exit 283 is currently open for Phase 1 traffic, allowing one lane of travel in each direction. Phase 2 of the bridge and Tennessee Ave are currently closed with flexible drums and barricades. Texture coating and pressure washing operations on the bridge have been postponed due to weather. One lane of travel in each direction is open on Tennessee Ave through the intersection of Hawkins Crawford/Mine Lick Creek Road. The contractor is currently working on grading operations at the intersection of Lee Seminary Rd. (2), Phase 2 of Tennessee Ave., and Highland Park Blvd. Following the completion of grading operations, the contractor will begin the placement of base stone and asphalt binder mixes. In addition, contractor has mobilized to begin work on installation of 12" water line along the right side of Tennessee Ave. All side drains have been installed along the SIA Academy Rd. at various driveway and field entrance locations. Contractor is currently installing base stone along the right side of SIA Academy Rd., as well as installing 18" RCP at Heartland Ln. and Mike Maxwell Rd. This work may result in temporary lane closures along Tennessee Ave. and the SIA Academy Rd. Upcoming work along the SIA will include placement of asphalt binder mixes. Motorists are advised to observe the posted speed limits when entering the work zone and to be alert to construction personnel, equipment and vehicles. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is April 2018. |
PUTNAM COUNTY Old Baxter Road bridge repair over I-40 (LM 2.89): Work on this project continues. The contractor will be completing the construction of the concrete bridge rail and installing the permanent drain system on the south end of the bridge. The contractor will also begin removing equipment and materials from the I-40 median. Barrier rail is installed on the inside and outside shoulders of I-40 eastbound and westbound for construction access. Motorists should use extreme caution and be alert to construction equipment and personnel. Estimated project completion date is May 2018. |
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-135 resurfacing from south of Jackson Street (LM 9.75) to north of SR-290 (LM 11.64): Work on this project continues. The contractor has completed mix placement along mainline SR135 and intersecting side roads. The contractor will continue to raise and adjust existing utilities when weather permits the placement of concrete collars. Once utilities are adjusted, the contractor will begin addressing the permanent pavement markings and remaining detail work. The contractor will utilize temporary lane closures in one or both directions during this time. Pavement marking will utilize mobile operations to complete portions of work. Flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control. Substantial work has been completed on the project and remaining punch list items are to be completed when weather permits. Estimated project completion date is March 2018. |
DISTRICT 28 |
COFFEE COUNTY US-41 (SR-2) resurfacing of Hillsboro Blvd. from east of Hendrixson Drive to the bridge over I‑24: Weather permitting work will continue on the ADA ramps at this time. During the ADA work this project may require intermittent lane closures. Highway surface removal process will continue as scheduled. During the removal process the project will require lane closures from 7PM until 6AM Sunday nights thru Friday morning. Motorists should use extreme caution and be alert to construction equipment. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is May 2018. RESTRICTIONS: State Route 2 both directions in Coffee County - Between SR-53 (WOODBURY HWY.) LT. / BEGIN HILLSBORO RD. and ASHBURY RD., highway surface removal will cause a reduction in lanes from two to one lane at night. This work is expected to be completed by 04/13/2018. Estimated project completion date is May 2018. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-127 the construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge over the Elk River (L.M. 6.21), including grading, drainage and paving: Work on this project continues. RESTRICTIONS: bridge will be reduced to one 10.5’ lane and controlled with a temporary traffic signal until further notice. Estimated project completion date is October 2018. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-476 bridge repair over the Elk River (LM 3.39) and Hurricane Creek (LM 7.40): The project is in progress. RESTRICTIONS: The bridge is reduced to one 9’ lane and controlled with a temporary traffic signal until further notice. Estimated project completion date is October 2018. |
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GRUNDY COUNTY SR-56 bridge repair over Pepper Hollow Branch (LM 31.24): Finish abutment beams formwork and steel reinforcement, pour abutment concrete, continue demo work on existing piers, and set bridge beams. Estimated project completion date is April 2018. |
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MARION COUNTY TDOT Maintenance both directions from milepost 134.0 to milepost 134.0 on I-24: Marion County's Maintenance crew will be repairing bridge in both directions from 9AM – 3PM on weekdays, causing roadway to be reduced to one lane. Motorists are urged to use caution in this work zone. |
MARION COUNTY TDOT Maintenance westbound from milepost 137.0 to milepost 138.0 on I-24: Marion County's Maintenance crew will be removing rocks from the shoulders from 7AM – 3:30PM on weekdays, causing roadway to be reduced to two lanes, westbound only. Motorists are urged to use caution in this work zone. |
VANBUREN COUNTY SR-111 grading, drainage, and paving from south of Manus Road to south of SR-285 near Double Bridge Road: This project is complete pending final inspection. Estimated project completion date is May 2018. |
WARREN COUNTY SR-288 construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge over Collins River (LM 4.97), including grading, drainage and paving: The bridge is currently reduced to one 12-ft. lane to allow the contractor to construct the new bridge. While the bridge is down to one lane, traffic will be maintained and controlled by a temporary signal for the safety of the traveling public. Motorists should expect periodic delays and use caution in the work zone. RESTRICTIONS: One lane bridge. Lane width 12 feet. Estimated project completion date is October 2018. |
DISTRICT 29 |
HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Maintenance both directions from milepost 0.0 to milepost 2.0 on I-75: I-24 and I-75 interchange will have lane closures for coring operations for interchange reconstruction. This will occur Monday thru Wednesday from 9PM until 5AM. |
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 North Exit 1 interchange reconfiguration project at mile marker 1: Work on this project continues. The project will result in a reconfiguration of the exit ramps and will combine both northbound exits (1A & 1B) into one, which will allow drivers to turn both east and west on Ringgold Road at a signalized intersection. Traffic has been shifted onto the newly constructed portion of Camp Jordan Pkwy., and the intersection (I-75 NB off-ramp and SR-8/Camp Jordan Pkwy.) is now controlled by a new traffic signal. Estimated project completion date is May 2018. |
HAMILTON COUNTY US-27 (I-124) widening from I-24/US-27 interchange to north of the Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River, including widening the Olgiati Bridge: Work on this project continues. On Thursday, March 22nd, the contractor will implement a temporary nighttime right lane closure to repair pavement on US-27 North. This lane closure will be in place before the 4th street Exit (1C) to the Olgiati Bridge on US-27 North and will take effect starting at 7 PM. The work should take approximately three hours. Ramp traffic for US-27 NB will not be affected. The contractor has closed the 12th Street tie-in ramp to US-27 South. This closure will be in place until April 2018. Traffic from 12th Street will be detoured to Carter Street and then to Westbound MLK where motorists may access the US-27 South on-ramp. Detours are posted. Motorists should exercise caution when traveling through the construction zone and pay close attention to the detour signage posted. The speed limit has been reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH between Main Street and 4th Street on US-27 North. The speed limit on US-27 in the rest of the construction zone remains 45 MPH. Motorists should exercise caution when traveling through the construction zone and pay close attention to the signage posted. Weather permitting, the contractor may implement temporary lane/shoulder closures on weeknights between the hours of 7PM and 6AM. At least one lane will remain open in each direction on US-27. THP will assist with traffic control on the project as necessary. RESTRICTIONS: I 124 (US-27) Northbound Exit 1C 4th Street Off Ramp. No oversize/over-dimensional loads. Width Limit is 11 feet. Estimated project completion date is January 2020. |
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work northbound from milepost 10.8 to milepost 10.8 on SR8 Cherokee Blvd.: NB lane closure for utility work between Gurley Street and Black Street to install gas service. Signage will be in place to reduce speed through work zone. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment in the roadway. Work to begin March 20, 2018 and estimated completion of March 23, 2018. [UO-2007050655-2018] |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-320 (East Brainerd Road) grading, drainage, installation of signals, construction of seven retaining walls and paving from east of Graysville Road to east of Bel-Air Road: During this report period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures between 9AM-2PM. This work may affect either direction of East Brainerd Road or side streets from Graysville Road to Bel-Air Road. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is June 2018. |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 intersection improvement at Champion Road: During this report period, the contractor will have lane closures between 9AM-7PM. This work may affect either direction of SR-58 at the Champion Rd. intersection. No lane closures will be in effect from 5AM to 9PM in the southbound direction and from 3PM to 6PM in the northbound direction. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is June 2018. |
HAMILTON COUNTY the tunnel cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on US-11 (US 64, SR-2), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on US-127 (SR-8), and the Bachman Tubes on US-41 (US-76, SR-8): The nighttime cleaning operation of McCallie Tunnels, Stringers Ridge Tunnel, and Bachman Tubes occurs between 8PM-6AM. Tunnels will be closed during cleaning, and detours will be marked accordingly as each tunnel is cleaned. This work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday 3/27 at the McCallie tunnels (SR-2) & proceed to the Stringer's Ridge tunnel (SR-8) and on Wednesday 3/28 the Bachman Tubes (SR-8) will be cleaned. Estimated project completion date is June 2018. |
MCMINN COUNTY SR-30, grading, drainage and paving on SR- 30 from Jackson Street to east of Knight Road in Athens: Work on this project continues. This project will upgrade SR-30 from a four-lane lane divided roadway to a five-lane urban-type roadway (two lanes in each direction with continuous center turn lane) and include curb, gutter and ADA-compliant sidewalks on both sides throughout the project area. The contractor has implemented the first phase traffic shift. The eastbound lanes are closed to traffic, and all traffic is using the existing westbound lanes, which have been marked and signed as a two-lane undivided highway from east of Jackson Street to east of Knight Road. Crossovers to businesses are reduced, but all businesses remain accessible. To support utility installation at Alfred St., Alfred St. will be closed and a signed detour will put traffic unto Knight St. This work will begin Monday, weather permitting 3/26/17 and is expected to be complete by 3/30/17. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
MEIGS COUNTY Utility Work both directions from milepost 0.96 to milepost 7.03 on SR-304 River Road: Approx. 1.0 Miles Northwest of the intersection with SR 58 at TVA sta. 2150+07 between Strs. 47 and 46. Replacing overhead ground wire. Temporary delays, signage with flagger support. March 27, 2018 7:P00 am - 5:00 pm. [UO-7007050851-2018] |
POLK COUNTY US-64 (SR-40) construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge over Branch and TOHA Old Line railroad (LM 24.85), including grading, drainage and paving: There will be intermittent lane closures as the contractor works to cut the embankment for the retaining wall. Due to safety concerns at the intersection of Pinecrest Road and US64, Pinecrest Road intersection has been closed. There are posted detour signs for residents to get to their homes on Pinecrest Road. This road will be closed during the duration of the construction of the Retaining Wall on US64. Estimated project completion date is May 2019. |
POLK COUNTY US-64 (SR-40) from MM 13 to MM 17: TDOT crews are in the process of removing and replacing 15 deteriorating cross drains on US-64 in Polk County between log miles 13 and 17. During this report period, they are scheduled to replace pipes 14-15 out of 15, weather permitting. This work will take place between 8AM and 4:30PM on weekdays and will require intermittent lane closures as the work progresses. Estimated project completion date is March 2018. |
REGION WIDE |
REGION 2 TDOT Maintenance Drainage Work: There will be possible short-term lane and shoulder closures at various locations in Region 2 in order to clean rock and debris from ditches on an as-needed basis. One lane will be maintained at all times. |
REGION 2 TDOT Maintenance Mowing and Brush Removal: There will be possible short-term lane and shoulder closures at various locations in Region 2 in order to perform contract mowing and brush removal on an as-needed basis. In addition to performing the work, regional Operations crews will also provide traffic control. |
REGION 2 TDOT Maintenance Pothole Repair and Pavement Patching: There will be possible short-term emergency lane closures at various locations in Region 2 in order to repair potholes and patch pavement on an as-needed basis. Depending on location and severity these repairs may be done during the day or at night. In addition to performing the work, regional Operations crews will also provide traffic control. |
REGION 2 on-call guardrail repair on various interstate and state routes: The contractor may have short term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform guardrail repair. These closures will take place on the interstate nightly from 7PM to 6AM Sundays through Thursdays and daily on State Routes. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times on the Interstate, and flaggers will be present on State Routes during any work that is performed. Estimated project completion date is June 2018. |
REGION 2 preventative and unscheduled maintenance of Chattanooga SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System: The contractor may have short term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform preventative or unscheduled maintenance to the local Smartway I.T.S. system. Work hours are 9AM to 3:30PM. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
REGION 2 sweeping and drain cleaning on various interstate and state routes: There will be mobile lane closures supporting a sweeping operation along regional interstates and highways. This activity happens Sunday - Thursday (8PM - 6AM) thru this reporting period. Additionally, the drain cleaning operation will be proceeding Thursday (3/22/18) & Sunday -Wednesday on the inside lane of I-75NB (MM 0.00 through MM 10.0) and will be subject to lane closures. This drain cleaning will be a continuous operation through the next few months until regional interstate & selected state routes are complete. Estimated project completion date is February 2019. |
RESTRICTIONS |
CLAY COUNTY - CNR284: 10 foot horizontal clearance. |
FENTRESS COUNTY - : Fentress SR-85 Closed from 2.18 to 8.00 log mile. |
COFFEE COUNTY - CNR198: State Route 2 both directions in Coffee County - Between SR-53 (WOODBURY HWY.) LT. / BEGIN HILLSBORO RD. and ASHBURY RD., highway surface removal will cause a reduction in lanes from two to one lane at night. This work is expected to be completed by 04/13/2018. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY - CNR044: bridge will be reduced to one 10.5’ lane and controlled with a temporary traffic signal until further notice. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY - CNQ930: The bridge is reduced to one 9’ lane and controlled with a temporary traffic signal until further notice. |
WARREN COUNTY - CNQ270: One lane bridge. Lane width 12 feet. |
HAMILTON COUNTY - CNP230: I 124 (US-27) Northbound Exit 1C 4th Street Off Ramp. No oversize/over-dimensional loads. Width Limit is 11 feet. |
Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity. Information in this report is provided to the Department of Transportation by the contractors. Most work is weather dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather. All times are local. From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or Chattanooga area alerts @Chattanooga511 or any of TDOT's other Twitter pages. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel. In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation lost three workers in the line of duty. All three were struck by passing motorists. Those tragedies bring the total number of TDOT lives lost to 112. We don't want to lose another member of our TDOT family. We're asking you to WORK WITH US. To learn more, go to the website at https://www.tn.gov/tdot/work-with-us/.
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