West Tennessee Weekly Construction September 4-11, 2019
District 47 - West TN - Northern
DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): The resurfacing on SR 20 from US 51 (SR 3) to the Crockett County Line will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
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-5: The resurfacing of US 45W (SR 5) from Madison County line SR 366 and SR 366 to SR 457 will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-43: The resurfacing of US 45E (SR 43) from the Madison County line to SR 187 (Graball Dr.) will cause temporary lane closures in both directions 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 21 to US 51 (SR 3) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Beginning on Monday, July 29, 2019: 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 Thursday, August 29, 2019 bridges on McClard Road, Mayberry Road and Wright Road will be open to traffic. Temporary Lane closures are still possible.
On Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Claude Tucker, Albert Owens, and N Pierce Station 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.
OBION COUNTY, US-51 (SR-3): The resurfacing on US 51 (SR 3) from South Main Street to north of Allie Campbell Road will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
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, US 45E (SR-43): The resurfacing on US 45E (SR 43) from SR 22 to the Obion County line will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
CHESTER COUNTY, SR-100: The resurfacing on SR 100 from Hardeman County line to the SR 225 may cause temporary lane closures. Motorist should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.
CROCKETT COUNTY, SR-221: Wednesday, September 4, 8:00 a.m. through, Friday, September 6, 2:00 p.m.: There will be a closure on SR 221 in Crockett County at LM 2.5 to replace a culvert. Detour will be posted.
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): 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 LM 11.12 to west of Windrow Rd. LM 14.73. 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.
HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-201: The resurfacing on SR 201 from Chester County line to the SR-104 may cause temporary lane closures. Motorist should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.
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.
Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6, EACH DAY from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.:
SR-5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.
Saturday, September 7 from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: SR-5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.
Monday, September 9 through Wednesday, September 11, EACH DAY from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: SR-5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.
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Wednesday, September 11, through Wednesday, September 18, EACH DAY from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: SR-5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-5: Resurfacing on SR 5 north and southbound right and left lanes from SR 186 (Highland) to SR 43 (Three-Way).
Wednesday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 11, 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.) WEATHER PERMITTING
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Tuesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 18, 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.) WEATHER PERMITTING
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. WEATHER PERMITTING
MADISON COUNTY, SR-223: The grading, drainage, and paving on SR 223 from North of James Lawrence Rd (LM 11.31) to I-40 (LM 15.07), including Technology Center Drive. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.
Friday, September 6, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, September 9, 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent right lane closures on I-40 westbound at Exit 76 as well as intermittent closures of on and off ramps at Exit 76 for deck overlay. There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 223 north or southbound for resurfacing and bridge deck repair. WEATHER PERMITTING
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Friday, September 13, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, September 16, 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent right lane closures on I-40 westbound at Exit 76 as well as intermittent closures of on and off ramps at Exit 76 for deck overlay. There will be intermittent lane closures on SR-223 north or southbound for resurfacing and bridge deck repair.
TDOT Region 4 On-Call Guardrail Repair:
Monday, September 9, through Thursday, September 12, 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 County east and westbound (MM 67.19 to MM 95.14)
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, September 4 through Wednesday, September 11, 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, September 4, 8:00 a.m. through, Friday, September 6, 2:00 p.m.: There will be a closure on SR 221 in Crockett County at LM 2.5 to replace a culvert. Detour will be posted.
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, August 28, through Wednesday, September 4, 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 28, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 westbound from MM 68.0-95.0 in Madison County for pothole repair.
Thursday, August 29, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 east and west bound at MM 87.0 for bridge inspection.
Thursday, August 29, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 east bound near MM 49.0 at the scales for pothole repair.
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Wednesday, September 4, 8:00 a.m. through, Friday, September 6, 2:00 p.m.: There will be a closure on SR 221 at LM 2.5 to replace a culvert. Detour will be posted.
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.
SHLEBY COUNTY, I-40: Bridge inspection on the Hernando Desoto Bridge.
Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: The westbound outside lane will be closed by ARDOT to perform bridge inspections on the Hernando Desoto Bridge.
Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: A westbound lane will be closed by ARDOT to perform bridge inspections on the Hernando Desoto Bridge
Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: An eastbound lane will be closed by ARDOT to perform bridge inspections on the Hernando Desoto Bridge.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 from the Hernando Desoto Bridge to near the Wolf River Bridge (Chelsea Avenue)
Wednesday, September 4, Thursday, September 5 and Sunday, September 8 through Tuesday, September 10, 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. Detours will be provided as needed. Weather Permitting.
Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5, 12:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.: Close I-40 westbound from I-240 southbound split (EXIT 1E) to the I-240 northbound on-ramp. Detours will be provided at Lamar Ave.
Friday, September 6, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, September 9, 6:00 a.m.: The ramp from I-40 eastbound to Chelsea Avenue (Exit 2) and the ramp from I-40 westbound to Smith Avenue (Exit 2) will be closed for concrete repairs. There will be lane closures on I-40 east and westbound between the Hernando Desoto Bridge and the I-40/I-240 Split (EXIT 1E) for bridge sounding and repair with two lanes to remain open. Detours will be provided. Weather Permitting.
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Friday, September 13, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, September 16, 6:00 a.m.: The ramp from I-40 eastbound to Chelsea Avenue (Exit 2) and the ramp from I-40 westbound to Smith Avenue (Exit 2) will be closed for concrete repairs. There will be lane closures on I-40 east and westbound between the Hernando Desoto Bridge and the I-40/I-240 Split (EXIT 1E) for bridge sounding and repair with two lanes to remain open. Detours will be provided. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-240: MemFix 4 Replacement of the Norfolk Southern, SR-57 east and westbound, and repair of the Park avenue bridges over I-240.
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Wednesday, September 11, 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.: The ramp from I-240 Eastbound to east and westbound Poplar Avenue will be temporarily closed for the repair of the overhead sign. Backup date Thursday, September 12, 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-3: Resurfacing on Elvis Presley Boulevard
Wednesday, September 4, Thursday, September 5 and Sunday, September 8 through Tuesday, September 10, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures on Elvis Presley Boulevard (SR 3) north and south bound from Brooks Rd to South Parkway East for resurfacing and safety improvements.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-4(US 78): Bridge repair over John’s Creek
Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be possible lane closures on SR 4 throughout the project.
Shelby County US-78 (SR-4),–Grading, Drainage, Construction of a Concrete Bulb-Tee bridge, Retaining Walls and paving on US-78 (SR-4) from the Mississippi State Line to south of Shelby Drive
Tuesday, September 3 through Thursday, September 5, 7PM-6AM: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures north and southbound on SR-4 (Lamar Ave.) beginning at the state line, for the purpose of relocating barrier rail from Phase 1A to Phase 1B.
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 28, 12:00 a.m. through Sunday, September 15: 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.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: Resurfacing on SR 385 from the Hacks Cross Road to Byhalia Road
Wednesday, September 4 through Tuesday, September 10, 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.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, September 4 through Tuesday, September 10, 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, September 5 through Wednesday, September 11, 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, September 5 through Wednesday, September 11, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all interstates and state routes in District 49 for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.
Shelby County, I-40 – Bridge Inspection on the Hernando Desoto Bridge
Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5, 7AM-3PM: The westbound outside lane will be closed by ArDOT to perform bridge inspections on the Hernando Desoto Bridge.
Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12, 7AM-3PM: A westbound lane will be closed by ARDOT to perform bridge inspections on the Hernando Desoto Bridge
Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12, 9AM-5PM: An eastbound lane will be closed by ARDOT to perform bridge inspections on the Hernando Desoto Bridge.
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