West Tennessee Weekly Construction August 7-14, 2019
District 47 - West TN - Northern
GIBSON COUNTY, VARIOUS STATE ROUTES: The retracing of painted pavement marking lines on various state routes will cause rolling lane closures.
DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): The resurfacing on SR 20 from US 51 (SR 3) to the Crockett County Line may cause temporary lane closures. Motorist should watch for crews and equipment entering and exiting roadways.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-5: The addition of turn lanes on US 45W (SR 5) between Humboldt and Trenton will cause traffic to be reduced to one lane in both directions.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-367: The resurfacing of SR 367 in Trenton will cause temporary 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.
OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 2): 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 southbound traffic has been switched to the northbound side on SR 3 throughout the work zone, for phase 2 construction.
Restrictions: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 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.
OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 3): Grading, drainage, construction of bridges and paving on future I-69 from west of SR 21to US 51 (SR 3) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Beginning on Monday, July 29, 2019, weather permitting. SR 21 North will from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road. The closure is expected for approximately 1 year to allow the construction of the overhead Bridge on the new portion of SR 21 along with the Road & Drainage of the I-69 mainline. Northbound traffic will detour from SR 21 East onto Clifford Rives Road, then North on Bethlehem Road, West onto Lindenwood Road before proceeding North on SR 21. Southbound traffic will be in reverse order. Detour routes are posted.
OBION COUNTY, US 45W (US-51, SR-3): The repair of 6 bridges on various routes over US 45W US 51(SR 3). Motorist should watch trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
On Friday, April 5, 2019 bridges on McClard Road, Mayberry Road and Wright Road will be closed for bridge repair. Bridge repairs will cause temporary lane closures daily on SR 3. Outside lane closures on SR 3 will re-open by 6:00 p.m. daily. Temporary lane closures are possible throughout the remaining duration of the job. Construction signs are in use.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-22: The repair of the bridges over Mud Creek and Chestnut Branch will cause a lane closure in both directions on SR 22.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-43: The repair of the bridges SR 43 over overflow will cause a lane closure in both directions on SR 43.
TDOT District 47 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, August 7, through Wednesday, August 14, EACH DAY 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.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
CHESTER COUNTY, SR 100: Resurfacing on SR 100 from Hardeman County line to SR 225.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-1 (US 70): The resurfacing on SR 1(US 70) from the Tipton County line to Big Muddy Creek may cause temporary lane closures. Motorist should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways. Motorist should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): The construction of an I-Beam bridge along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 19 (Brownsville Bypass) from east of SR 87 to west of Windrow Rd. One lane will remain open at all times. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits.
HARDEMAN COUNTY, SR-18: The resurfacing on SR 18 from US 64 (SR 15) to the Madison County line may cause temporary lane closures. Motorist should watch for crews and equipment in 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.
HENDERSON COUNTY/CARROLL, I-40: The resurfacing on I-40 from MM 115 in Henderson County to MM 120 in Carroll County.
Sunday, August 4, through Friday, August 9, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: Intermittent lane closures on I-40 east and westbound from MM 115 to MM 120 for paving operations. Weather Permitting.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-5 (US 45)(Highland Ave.) and I-40: Interchange improvements on US 45 (SR 5) Highland Ave. north and southbound from Ridgecrest Rd. to Vann Drive for paving and construction of retaining walls. Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.
Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August 9, EACH DAY from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
· Highland Avenue will have left lane closures both north and southbound between Carriage House Drive and Vann Drive for removal of guardrail and placement of temporary barrier rail.
Friday, August 9, 8:00 pm – Monday, August 12, 6:00 am
· I-40 EB and WB will be closed at Exit 82, traffic will continue onto the ramps.
· Highland Avenue will be closed at the interchange
*The closure is for crews to safely begin demolition of the I-40 Bridge over Highland Avenue. The intersection of Carriage House Drive/Ridgecrest Road will be open as well as Vann Drive.
Monday, August 12, through Wednesday, August 14, EACH DAY from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
· Highland Avenue will have intermittent closures north and southbound for bridge construction activities.
LOOK AHEAD
Friday, August 16, 8:00 pm – Monday, August 19, 6:00 am *BACK UP DATES
· I-40 EB and WB will be closed at Exit 82, traffic will continue onto the ramps.
· Highland Avenue will be closed at the interchange
*The closure is for crews to safely begin demolition of the I-40 Bridge over Highland Avenue. The intersection of Carriage House Drive/Ridgecrest Road will be open as well as Vann Drive.
Thursday, August 15, through Friday, August 14, EACH DAY from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
· Highland Avenue will have intermittent closures north and southbound for bridge construction activities.
Monday, August 19, through Wednesday, August 21, EACH DAY from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
· Highland Avenue will have intermittent closures north and southbound for bridge construction activities.
MADISON COUNTY, SR 5: Resurfacing on SR 5 north and southbound right and left lanes from SR 186 to SR 43.
Wednesday, August 7, through Wednesday, August 14 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.: Intermittent right and left lane closures on SR 5 from SR 186 to SR 43 north and southbound for paving operations. One lane will remain open. (Work will not begin in the southbound direction before 8:30 a.m.)
MADISON COUNTY, SR-198: The construction of a concrete box bridge on SR 198 over Bear Creek (LM 8.65) along with grading, drainage, and paving will cause temporary lane closures.
Restrictions: Beginning April 29, 2019 there will be an 11’ width restriction and a temporary signal will be put in place. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-223: The grading, drainage, and paving on SR 223 from North of James Lawrence Rd to I-40, including Technology Center Drive. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.
Wednesday, August 7, though Wednesday, August 14, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures both north and south bound between I-40 to just north of James Lawrence Rd for paving operations.
Friday, August 9, 6:00 p.m. – Monday, August 12, 6:00 a.m.: There will be continuous lane closures on SR 223 at the I-40 overpass (Exit 76), either north or southbound for resurfacing and bridge deck repair. One lane will remain open at all times.
LOOK AHEAD
Friday, August 16, 6:00 pm – Monday, August 19, 6:00 am: There will be lane closures on SR223 at the I-40 overpass (Exit 76), either north or southbound for resurfacing and bridge deck repair. One lane will remain open at all times.
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, August 7, through Wednesday, August 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, August 7, and Thursday, August 8, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR5 north bound from LM 5-6 for drain work. One lane will remain open.
Wednesday, August 7, 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.: There will be a temporary lane closure on I-40 east bound at MM 84 for bridge deck repair.
District 49 - West TN – Southwest
FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-18: Miscellaneous safety improvements on SR 18 at the intersection of SR 57 may cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 from the Hernando Desoto Bridge to near the Wolf River Bridge (Chelsea Avenue)
Wednesday, August 7, through Tuesday, August 13, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT closures with one lane to remain open on I-40 east and westbound to allow for resurfacing and safety improvements. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 EASTBOUND: Wednesday, August 7, through Wednesday, August 14, (EXCLUDING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS) EACH NIGHT 8:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.: There will be multiple night time lane closures to remove and replace extruded panel signs.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 Random On-Call Signing Contract-CALLOUT #7 Sign Adjustments
Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16, 8PM-5AM: There will be multiple night time lane closures in Shelby County to remove and replace extruded panel sign in the following locations.
I-40, eastbound at LM 0.00, close right lane
I-40, eastbound at LM 0.00, close left lane
I-40, eastbound at TN Welcome Center LM 0.08, close right lane
I-40, eastbound at Welcome to TN Sign LM 0.24, close right, middle and left lane
I-40, eastbound at LM 0.515, close left lane
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55: Resurfacing on I-55 from the Mississippi State line to Millbranch Road including bridge deck repair.
Wednesday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 13, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT lane and ramp closures on I-55 north and southbound from Millbranch Road to Mississippi state-line to perform the resurfacing work. Detours will be provided.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-4: Bridge repair project on US 78 (SR 4) over Johns Creek 600 feet north of Shelby Drive
Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nightly lane closures northbound on SR-4 (Lamar) of the right (outside) lane from 500 feet south of Shelby Drive to 600 feet north of Shelby Drive to install bridge beams. Rolling road blocks will be used affecting east and westbound Shelby Drive and northbound SR 4. Weather Permitting.
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: Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 385 to east of Kerrville Rosemark. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: Bridge repair at Raleigh-Millington Exit
Wednesday, August 7, 12:00 a.m. through Sunday, August 31: The Raleigh-Millington Exit from northbound SR 14 to Raleigh-Millington will be closed for repairs.
Shelby County, SR-175: Resurfacing on SR 175 from Houston Levee Road to Byhalia Road will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. Expected completion date 11/15/2019.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: Resurfacing on SR 385 from the Hacks Cross Road to Byhalia Road
Wednesday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 13, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on SR 385 east and westbound from Hacks Cross Road to Byhalia Road to perform the resurfacing work. Detours will be provided. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: Resurfacing on SR 385 from Memphis-Arlington Road to Brunswick Road will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-59: The resurfacing on SR 59 from the Mississippi River to near Indian Creek may cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 13, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures on SR 3 (Shelby and Tipton Counties), SR 14 (Shelby County), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 204 (Shelby County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I 269 (Shelby and Fayette Counties), I 55 and I 240 (Shelby County): One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting
Thursday, August 8 through Wednesday, August 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations on SR 1 and SR 57 (Fayette County), to repair damaged guardrail. One lane will be CLOSED 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
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, August 8 through Wednesday, August 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.
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