West Tennessee Weekly Construction March 7-14, 2018

Wednesday, March 07, 2018 | 06:20pm

District 47 - West TN - Northern
BENTON COUNTY, I-40 Truck Climbing Lane: Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway in a construction zone. *Speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH.

CARROLL COUNTY, SR 104: The grading, drainage, paving and construction of a bridge on SR 104 over Mill Creek. Roadway is CLOSED for duration of project.

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. Restrictions: Monday, February 12, a traffic signal system is being utilized. Traffic is reduced to one lane in with a 10’ lane restriction.

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.

DYER COUNTY, SR-20: Repair of bridges over North Fork Forked Deer River. Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ lane restriction. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.

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.

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. Restrictions: Beginning Tuesday, August 1 through November 30, 2018, a traffic signal system is being utilized. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 9’ lane restriction.

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 a 11’ 6” lane restriction.

OBION COUNTY, SR-5: Installation of signals on US-45W (SR 5) at the intersection of Jackson Street in Union City.

District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern

CROCKETT COUNTY, SR 76: The grading, drainage, paving and construction of bridges on SR 7 6 over Cypress Creek and overflow. Beginning February 7, 2018, temporary signals will be utilized. Restriction: There will be a 12’ width restriction in place. Traffic reduced to one lane.

DECATUR COUNTY, SR 69:  Beginning February 7, 2018 there will be a lane closure on SR 69 to repair the bridge over Lick Creek. Temporary signals will be in use. Restriction: There will be a 12’ width restriction in place.

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, March 7, through Wednesday, March 14: There are no scheduled closures.

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.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-128:  The grading, drainage, and paving on SR 128 from south of One Stop Drive to south of Opel Loop. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways

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–SR-76: Construction of a concrete bulb tee beam bridge over the Hatchie River – Wednesday, May 3, 2017 SR 76 CLOSED approx. 1 mile south of 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).

MADISON COUNTY, SR-5: Saturday, March 10, 10:00 p. m. through Sunday, March 11, 5:00a. m. A portion of Highland Ave. at the Campbell intersection will be closed and traffic will be detoured. This closure will be for the installation of mast arms as part of the signal reconstruction that is going on at this intersection.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US45 Bypass) and I-40: Interchange improvements on SR-186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps (LM 2.83) to Old Hickory Blvd (LM 3.33) for paving and construction of retaining walls.  Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.

LOOK AHEAD:

Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18, 5:00 a. m.-9:00 p. m.: Close and detour I-40 east and west bound onto existing ramps at Exit 80 (Hwy 45 Bypass). Close and detour Hwy 45 Bypass south and north bound at interchange. To allow for steel erection of the 45 By-Pass bridge over the interstate. Weather Permitting.

Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25, 5:00 a. m.-9:00 p. m.: Close and detour I-40 east and west bound onto existing ramps at Exit 80 (Hwy 45 Bypass). Close and detour Hwy 45 Bypass south and north bound at interchange. To allow for steel erection of the 45 By-Pass bridge over the interstate. Weather Permitting.
Backup Dates are April 7-8, and 14-15.

TDOT REGION 4: On-Call Pavement Markings: Wednesday, March 7, through Wednesday, March 14: There are no scheduled closures.

TDOT REGION 4: On-Call Guardrail Repair/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair: Monday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 13, 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, Madison, Henderson, and Decatur Counties east and west bound (MM 67.00-126.12)

TDOT MAINTENANCE:

Wednesday, March 7, through Wednesday, March 14, 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, March 7, 8:30 a. m.-3:00 p. m.: There will be lane closures on I-40 in Haywood County from mile marker 44-67 both east and westbound to repair potholes. Weather Permitting.

·        Thursday, March 8, 8:30 a. m.-3:00 p. m.: There will be lane closures on I-40 in Decatur and Henderson Counties from MM 95-125 east and west bound to repair potholes. Weather Permitting.

·        Thursday, March 8, 8:30 a. m.-3:00 p. m.: There will be lane closures on I-40 in Madison County from MM 68-125 east and west bound to repair potholes. Weather Permitting.

District 49 - West TN - Southwest

FAYETTE COUNTY, US 70 (US 79, SR-1): A bridge repair project on SR 1 over branch will result in lane closures in both directions daily.

FAYETTE COUNTY- SR-59 over I-40: A bridge repair project on US-70 (SR 79, SR 1) over branch and on SR 59 over I-40.

FAYETTE COUNTY – I-40 Pothole Repair:
Thursday, March 8 and Friday, March 9, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-40 west and eastbound (inside and outside) lanes beginning at MM 35.00 (SR 59) through MM 44.00 (near Fayette County Line) to allow for pothole repair.  Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 at Exit 1 to Exit 1A: Bridge repair project will cause possible lane closures on I-40 over the Mississippi River and 5 bridges over Wolf River, various ramps and city streets and railroad.

Friday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. through Monday, March 12, 5:00 a.m.: I-40 Eastbound (Coming from Arkansas) Exit 1 to Front St. will be CLOSED to replace expansion joint. Exit 1 to Riverside Drive will remain open. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, ITS Maintenance on I-40/I-55:
LOOK AHEAD:
Tuesday, March 20 through Thursday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.: CLOSE I-55 southbound outside lane beginning at Tennessee / Arkansas state line through Tennessee MM 1.0 to allow for repairs to ITS equipment. There will be a 9’ width restriction. Weather Permitting. * Friday, March 23, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. will serve as a backup date.

Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: CLOSE I-55 northbound outside lane beginning at Tennessee MM 11.50 near Crump BLVD. through Tennessee / Arkansas state line to allow for repairs to ITS equipment. There will be a 9’ width restriction Weather Permitting.  * Thursday, March 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. will serve as a backup date.

Thursday, March 22 and Friday, March 23, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: CLOSE I-40 eastbound outside lane beginning at Arkansas MM 284 through Tennessee / Arkansas state line to allow for repairs to ITS equipment. There will be a 9’ width restriction. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY – (I-40, I-55, I-240, and SR-385) Pothole Repair:

Thursday, March 8 and Friday, March 9, 9:00 a. m.–3:00 p. m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-40 east and westbound outside lane beginning at MM 2.00 (Chelsea Rd.) through MM 10.00 (Covington Pike Str.) to allow for pothole repair.  Weather Permitting. *Saturday, March 10, Monday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 13, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. will serve as backup dates.

Thursday, March 8, and Friday, March 9, 9:00 a. m.–3:00 p. m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-40 east and westbound outside lane beginning at MM 18.00 (Exit – Hwy 64) through MM 27.00 (Fayette County Line) to allow for pothole repair.  Weather Permitting. *Saturday, March 10, Monday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 13, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. will serve as backup dates.

Thursday, March 8, and Friday, March 9, 9:00 a. m.–3:00 p. m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-55 north and southbound outside lane beginning at MM 0.00 (State Line Rd.) through MM 12.00 (Crump Blvd.) to allow for pothole repair.  Weather Permitting. *Saturday, March 10, Monday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 13, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. will serve as backup dates.

Thursday, March 8, and Friday, March 9, 9:00 a. m.–3:00 p. m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-240 north and southbound outside lane beginning at MM 0.00 (Madison Ave.) through MM 6.00 (Norris Rd.) to allow for pothole repair.  Weather Permitting. *Saturday, March 10, Monday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 13, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. will serve as backup dates.

Thursday, March 8, and Friday, March 9, 9:00 a. m.–3:00 p. m.: CLOSE SR 385 east and westbound outside lane beginning at MM 6.0 (Hacks Cross Rd.) through MM 14.00 (Poplar Ave.) to allow for pothole repair.  Weather Permitting. *Saturday, March 10, Monday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 13, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. will serve as backup dates.

SHELBY COUNTY – I-55/I-240 ASPHALT REPAIR (MAINTENANCE):

Thursday, March 8, and Friday, March 9, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures at I-55 (LM 12.00) north and southbound bridge approaches including “Off” ramps to allow for asphalt repair.  Weather Permitting. * Saturday, March 10, Monday, March 12, Tuesday, March 13, and Wednesday, March 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. will serve as backup days.

Friday, March 9, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 10, 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-240 at US 78 (LM 9.60) westbound including “Off” ramps to allow for dip and asphalt repair.  Weather Permitting. *Saturday, March 10, Monday, March 12, Tuesday, March 13, and Wednesday, March 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. will serve as backup days.

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 both directions of I-240 NB/SB 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.

SHELBY COUNTY, Eastmoreland over I-240 (L.M. 036) and on U.S. 51 (S.R. 3) over the Wolf River (L.M. 15.25): Bridge repair will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Friday, March 9, 7:00 a.m. through Tuesday, July 31, 6:00 p.m.:  There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures on U.S. 51 (S.R. 3) at the Wolf River (L.M. 15.25) to perform the contracted bridge deck repair work. Weather Permitting. *Monday, March 12, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. will serve as a backup date.

Friday, March 9, 7:00 a.m. through Tuesday, July 31, 6:00 p.m.:  The bridge over I-240 at L.M. 0.36 (Eastmoreland Avenue) will be CLOSED to perform the contracted bridge deck repair work.  Detour will be provided.  Weather permitting.  *Monday, March 12, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  will serve as a backup date.

LOOK AHEAD:
Friday, March 16, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, March 19, 6:00 a.m.: The I-240 north and southbound ramp at Union Avenue (north and southbound I-240) will be CLOSED to perform the contracted bridge deck repair work.  Detour will be provided.  Weather permitting.  *Friday, March 23, 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.  will serve as a backup date.

SHELBY COUNTY, Pre Construction on I-240 at MM 23.60 to MM 25.00:

Friday, March 9, 8:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.: CLOSE I-240 westbound two (2) outside lanes beginning at MM 23.60 through MM 25.00 to allow for core samples to be taken. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY – The repair of bridges on Riverside Drive over I-55 (L.M. 0.23)

LOOK AHEAD:
Friday, March 16, 7:00 p. m. through Monday, March 19, 5:00 a. m.:  There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-55 north and southbound between South Parkway and Crump Blvd. to perform work the contracted bridge repair work on Riverside Drive bridge. Weather Permitting. *Friday, March 23, 7:00 p. m.-5:00 a. m. will serve as a 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.

On April 21, 2017, Old Covington Pike East access to/from SR 14 was permanently CLOSED. *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-175–Resurfacing on SR 175 from near Elvis Presley Blvd. to Swinnea.

SHELBY and FAYETTE COUNTY, - SR-385 Sign Conversion for I-269:

Thursday, March 8 and Friday, March 9, 8:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.: There will be night time closures at the following various locations to install new overhead signs and new guardrail terminals. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night. THP will assist with traffic control during night time closures. Weather Permitting.

  • SR 385 (I-269) north and southbound, MM 0.00 – MM 19.00; various locations; one lane CLOSED.
  • SR 385 east and westbound at SR 385 south and northbound (I-269) interchange; One lane CLOSED.

Monday, March 12 through Thursday, March 15, 8:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.: There will be night time closures at the following various locations to install new overhead signs. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night. THP will assist with traffic control during night time closures. Weather Permitting.

  • SR 1 westbound at SR 385; One lane will be CLOSED.
  • SR 385 (I-269) north and southbound, MM 2.00 – MM 19.60; various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
  • I-40 east and westbound EXIT 24 A-B (Airline Road and I-269); One lane will be CLOSED.
  • I-40 east and westbound at SR 385 (I-269); One lane will be CLOSED.

LOOK AHEAD:
Monday, March 19 and Tuesday, March 20, 8:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.: There will be night time closures at the following various locations to install new overhead signs. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night. THP will assist with traffic control during night time closures. Weather Permitting.

  • SR 193 east and southbound SR 385 “On” ramp; One lane CLOSED; Flagmen will be used.
  • SR 1 east and westbound, to SB SR 385 “On” ramp; One lane CLOSED
  • US 72 eastbound at SR 385 (I-269); One lane CLOSED.

TDOT MAINTENANCE:

Wednesday, March 7, through Wednesday, March 14, 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.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:

Thursday, March 8, through Wednesday, March 14, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.:  There will be night time lane closures at the following various locations to repair damaged guardrail. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night. THP will assist with traffic control during night time closures. Weather Permitting.

  • Shelby County, I-40 east and westbound, MM 2.80 – MM 26.00, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
  • Fayette County, I-40 westbound, MM 34.00 – MM 36.00, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
  • SR 385 northbound, MM 0.00 – MM 15.50, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
  • SR 14 northbound, MM 20.7 “Off” ramp to Raleigh - Millington Road; Ramp will be CLOSED.
  • Fayette County, SR 57 eastbound, MM 4.00 – MM 22.20, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
  • I-240 east and westbound, MM 12.00 – MM29.00, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.

Thursday, March 8, through Thursday, March 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.

  • Fayette County, SR 57 eastbound, MM 4.00 – MM 22.20, various locations; The shoulder or one lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used where necessary.
  • Lauderdale County, SR 209 east and westbound, MM 0.00 – 19.00, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.

TIPTON COUNTY, SR-384 (Hope Street): Wednesday, March 7, and Thursday, March 8: The roadway will be CLOSED to upgrade railroad crossing on Hope Street at LM-350.18. near Covington.

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