Roadway Activity Report for TDOT Region 2 (Apr. 2 - 8, 2020)

DISTRICT 27

CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 Construction of a truck climbing lane EB near MM 339, including grading, drainage, and paving: Construction signs, guardrail (westbound), and portable barrier rail (eastbound) have been installed on I-40. The contractor continues grade work and drainage activities in the median behind portable barrier rail. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speed and use caution when traveling through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is September 2020.

[Charles Blalock and Sons, Inc./Bradley/CNS298]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on I-40 eastbound from MM 317 to MM 320: TDOT crews will be cleaning storm drains. The right lane on I-40 eastbound will be closed between Exit 317 and Exit 320 from 8 AM to 4 PM daily.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY Utility Work on SR-1 (WEST AVE.) in both directions from LM 14.17 to LM 14.63: Mobile lane closures will occur in both directions between Stanley Street and just beyond Park Street. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present between 8 AM to 3 PM with an estimated completion of 04/08/20.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-1 (US-70) Emergency slope stabilization near LM 26.6: Construction signs, portable barrier rail, and temporary traffic signals have been installed. SR-1 (US-70) will be reduced to one lane between Godsey Road and Renegade Mountain Parkway while slope stabilization is in process. Motorists should exercise caution and pay attention to temporary traffic signals as they travel through the work zone.

[Twin K Construction/Bradley/CNT234]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-101 (Peavine Road) Grading, drainage, and paving from Firetower Road to Westchester/Catoosa Boulevard: Motorists should use caution while driving along Peavine Road and be alert for shifts in traffic patterns. The posted speed limit has been reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH within the work zone. Temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages may be needed as construction activities continue. Motorists should reduce speed on Peavine Road and be alert for construction personnel/equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Estimated project completion date is November 2020.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Bradley/CNQ921]

DEKALB AND WARREN COUNTY SR-56 Construction of bridges and paving from south of Warren-DeKalb County (LM 24.5) line to East Bryant St (LM 2.9): The contractor will continue installing concrete box culverts and drainage structures. Grade work and utility work on the new roadway alignment are ongoing. No change in traffic patterns, traffic is still using the existing SR-56. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction equipment adjacent to roadway. Flaggers may be present to move equipment across the roadway, unload equipment, or complete utility work.  Estimated project completion date is May 2022.

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/McMinnville/CNT011]

FENTRESS AND OVERTON COUNTY SR-85 Emergency slide repairs at various locations: The contractor continues work on the Overton County side of SR-85 and the road remains closed from LM 17.5 to LM 22.2. This closure will remain in effect until project completion scheduled for 09/30/20. The Fentress County portion of SR-85 remains open to through traffic. A detour route remains in place for Overton SR-85 and motorists are encouraged to continue using the detour route until the road is opened. Estimated project completion date is September 2020.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Moore/CNT154]

OVERTON COUNTY SR-294 Bridge repair over Big Eagle Creek (LM 1.39): The lane closure at LM 1.39 remains in effect and the contractor continues work on the bridge deck. The lane closure will remain until project completion scheduled for 06/15/20. During the closure, a temporary signal system will remain in place to allow traffic through the work zone. RESTRICTIONS: Loads wider than 10' should seek alternate route.  Estimated project completion date is June 2020.

[W and O Construction Company, Inc./Moore/CNT243]

OVERTON COUNTY S.I.A. Grading, drainage and paving on Oak Hill Road from Rickman Road to near SR-111: The contractor currently has Oak Hill Road closed to through traffic. The road closure is scheduled to remain in place until project completion on 06/30/20. The closure of Oak Hill Road will begin just past Tanimura Plant entrance and end at first entrance of Fitzgerald's Plant. During this closure, motorists wishing to access Tanimura Plant should do so from SR-111 side; motorists wishing to access Fitzgerald's should do so from Old SR-42/Rickman Road. A detour route will be in place along SR-293 to allow motorists to bypass Oak Hill Road. Estimated project completion date is June 2020.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Moore/CNT017]

PUTNAM COUNTY Utility Work on SR-135 (S. WILLOW AVE.) in both directions from LM 9.7 to LM 8.4: Lane closures will occur between I-40 and State Street with signage, barrels and cones. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. Traffic may be reduced to a single lane in some locations from 9 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday with estimated completion date of 06/30/20

PUTNAM COUNTY Utility Work on SR-135 (S. WILLOW AVE.) in both directions from LM 9.92 to LM 9.97: Trucks, signage and flaggers will be present for work along S. Willow Ave. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment between 10 AM and 3 PM from 04/02/20 through 05/01/20.

PUTNAM COUNTY Utility Work on SR-136 (S. JEFFERSON AVE.) in both directions from LM 2.4 to LM 2.7: Trucks, signage and flaggers will be present for work along S. Jefferson Ave. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 AM and 3 PM from 02/10/20 through 04/30/20.

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 Resurfacing from US-70N (SR-24) (LM 4.15) to north of Whiteaker Springs Road (LM 7): The contractor will be working on concrete sidewalks during the day and overnight. This will result in nightly lane closures Sunday through Thursday each week. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be alert of all traffic signage, personnel, and equipment. Estimated project completion date is June 2020.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Cookeville/CNT920]

WHITE COUNTY Utility Work on SR-1 (MAYBERRY ST.) in both directions from LM 8.58 to LM 9.46: Trucks, signage and flaggers will be present for work along Mayberry St. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment between 10 AM and 3 PM from 04/02/20 through 05/01/20.

WHITE COUNTY Utility Work on SR-111 (SPENCER HWY.) in both directions at LM 6.99: Trucks, signage and flaggers will be present for work along Spencer Hwy. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment between 10 AM and 3 PM from 04/02/20 through 05/01/20.

WHITE COUNTY Grading, drainage and paving at Airport Rd. leading up to Upper Cumberland Regional Airport: Construction signs and portable barrier wall have been installed throughout the project. The contractor will be performing grading and drainage work along Technology Drive during this period. Temporary traffic stoppages may be needed as construction progresses. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be alert of all traffic signage, personnel, and equipment. Estimated project completion date is June 2020.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Cookeville/CNT259]

 

DISTRICT 28

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 Slope stabilization in Bledsoe County near LM 28.8: The contractor is working on SR-28 north from LM 28.7 to 28.9. The roadway will be reduced to one lane controlled by a traffic signal. Large trucks heading South on SR-28, down the mountain are encouraged to use extreme caution. Estimated project completion date is April 2020.

[Twin K Construction/Voiles/CNT924]

COFFEE COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on I-24 westbound from MM 127 to MM 117: On Thursday (4/02/2020): THP will assist TDOT with rolling roadblocks to perform pothole patching on I-24 (patching in both the #1 and #2 lanes) in Coffee County from 9 AM to 3 PM. Crews may shutdown earlier depending on traffic queues.

FRANKLIN COUNTY TDOT Bridge Maintenance on SR-15 (DAVID CROCKETT HWY.) in both directions at LM 13.74: TDOT Bridge repair crews will be performing maintenance on SR-15 over Dry Creek at LM 13.74 from 9 AM - 4 PM on 04/06/20. Traffic control will be in place.

FRANKLIN COUNTY TDOT Bridge Maintenance on SR-16 (MAIN ST.) in both directions at LM 7.21: TDOT Bridge repair crews will be performing maintenance on SR-16 over the Elk River at LM 7.21 from 9 AM - 4 PM on 04/07/20. Traffic control will be in place.

FRANKLIN COUNTY Utility Work on SR-127 (AEDC RD.) in both directions from LM 4.1 to LM 4.5: Intermittent lane closures between the Scenic View Golf Course and Paynes Church Rd. Signage and flaggers will be present, motorists should be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 AM and 3 PM with an estimated completion of 04/30/20.

GRUNDY COUNTY SR-108 Repair of the bridge over Branch (LM 28.2): Work continues on this project. This project will continue to have a temporary traffic signal installed reducing the roadway to one, 10 ft. travel lane. The lane closure will remain until project completion scheduled for 05/31/21. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be alert of all traffic signage, personnel, and equipment. RESTRICTIONS: Loads wider than 10' should seek alternate route.  Estimated project completion date is May 2021.

[Jamison Construction/Hussein/CNT397]

GRUNDY COUNTY SR-56 Slide repair from LM 25.9 to LM 26.1: Traffic will be reduced to one lane on SR56 with traffic signals in place while roadway repairs are being completed.  Estimated project completion date is May 2020.

[TDOT/Miner/MAINT]

MARION COUNTY TDOT Contractor on SR-2 (US-HWY. 41) in both directions at LM 30.9: SR-2 (HWY. 41) in both directions at LM 30.9, traffic will be reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary signal for slide repairs. Estimated completion date is 04/30/2020

MARION COUNTY Utility Work on SR-150 (US-41) in both directions from LM 2.98 to LM 11.51: Lane closures will occur along SR-150 with signage, flaggers, barrels and cones. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. Traffic may be reduced to a single lane in some locations for aerial crossings from 8 AM to 2 PM, with an estimated completion date of 05/19/20.

MARION COUNTY SR-2 (US-64, US-72, US-41) Emergency slope stabilization between LM 25.20 and LM 26.40: The contractor will continue to maintain one lane of travel open to traffic with the restriction of all wide loads. At this time, traffic signals are installed and will remain in place until the project is complete. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and be alert to construction personnel and equipment. RESTRICTIONS: Restriction of all wide loads will remain in place until project is complete.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Hussein/CNT229]

MARION COUNTY SR-27 Emergency slope stabilization near LM 26.6: The contractor is working on SR-27 from LM 25 to 26. The roadway will be reduced to one lane controlled by a traffic signal. Large trucks heading South on SR-27, down the mountain are encouraged to use extreme caution. Estimated project completion date is July 2020.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Voiles/CNT926]

VANBUREN COUNTY SR-30 Slope stabilization in Van Buren County near LM 16.1: The contractor is working on SR-30 north from LM 15.9 to 16.3. The roadway will be reduced to one lane controlled by a traffic signal. Large trucks heading West on SR-30, down the mountain are encouraged to use extreme caution. Estimated project completion date is April 2020.

[Twin K Construction/Voiles/CNT924]

WARREN COUNTY SR-288 Construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge over Collins River (LM 4.97), including grading, drainage and paving: Both lanes of the bridge are now open. Motorists should use caution in work zone and watch for workers. If necessary, flaggers may be present to complete any remaining work. Estimated project completion date is April 2020.

[Palmertree Construction Company, LLC/McMinnville/CNQ270]

 

DISTRICT 29

BRADLEY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-2 (N. LEE HWY.) southbound from LM 14.91 to LM 15.05: A shoulder and single lane closure will occur between Anatole Ln NW and 56th Street NW. Signage and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 AM and 3 PM from 03/23/20 through 04/08/20.

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-308 Installation of signals at the intersection of Walker Valley Road (LM 6.3): During this reporting period, the contractor will be installing strain poles and new signal heads over SR-308. This work will require temporary lane closures on SR-308. Flaggers will be used in the work zone to assist with traffic control. Motorists are asked to reduce speed when traveling through the area. Estimated project completion date is April 2020.

[Stansell Electric Company, Inc./Wagner/CNT276]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 replacement of Belvoir Ave. bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: The contractor will be installing construction signage beginning 04/02/20. This work will require a single left lane closure in each direction of I-24 between MM 182 & MM 185. These lane closures will occur 04/02/20 and 04/05/20 through 04/08/20 from 9 PM to 6 AM. Estimated project completion date is August 2021.

[Bell and Associates Construction, LP/Blevins/CMGC03]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase one traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB MM 1, I-75 SB MM 3 and I-24 EB MM 184.0 Traffic pacing may occur throughout interchange Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 PM and 6 AM. Additionally, there may intermittent shoulder closures at various locations for access to the median and roadside areas. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH throughout the interchange.

[C.W. Matthews Contracting Company, Inc./Blevins/DB1801]

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 with activities occurring on the west side of southbound US-27. Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles entering and leaving the area along the access ramps for east and westbound M. L. King Boulevard. The speed limit for the access ramp is 35 MPH. The southbound ramp from W. Main St. to southbound US-27 has been temporarily closed and will remain so until further notice. Detours are posted. Motorists should pay close attention to the detour signage posted. The speed limit on US-27 in the construction zone remains 45 MPH. Weather permitting; the contractor may implement temporary lane/shoulder closures on weeknights between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM. At least one lane will remain open in each direction on US-27. On 04/02/20 from 7 PM to 6 AM, a temporary lane closure will be in place for southbound US-27 from the Olgiati Bridge to the Martin Luther King Blvd Bridge for shifting EXIT 1B (Eastbound Martin Luther King Blvd Exit) to the south from its current location. This will require a double right lane closure coming across the Olgiati Bridge. EXIT 1B will be closed during this operation. Eastbound Martin Luther King Blvd traffic will be detoured at EXIT 1C to 6th Street / Broad Street / Martin Luther King Blvd. After this work is completed EXIT 1B will be located in between the 6th Street Bridge and the Martin Luther King Blvd. Bridge. One State Trooper is requested for this operation. On 04/07/20 from 7 AM to 6 PM, a temporary lane closure will be in place for eastbound and westbound Martin Luther King Blvd. for shifting traffic to the south side of Martin Luther King Blvd. to allow the north side to be rebuilt. When these closures are finished there will be one lane of traffic in each direction from Pine Street to the west end of the project limits (in front of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites). The pedestrian access will also be relocated to the south side of Martin Luther King Boulevard. One State Trooper is requested for this operation. RESTRICTIONS: I-124 (US-27) Northbound Exit 1C 4th St Off Ramp: No oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1C 4th St Of Ramp: On oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1B East Martin Luther King Blvd. Off Ramp: No oversized/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound On Ramps from Martin Luther King Blvd.: No oversized/over dimensional loads.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Micka/CNP230]

HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Contractor on SR-58 (HWY. 58) southbound from LM 9.62 to LM 9.46: During this reporting period, one lane will be closed in the southbound direction as construction crews perform work on the sidewalk

HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Contractor on I-24 both directions from MM 171 to MM 179: Daytime, mobile, shoulder closures will occur to support surveying activities. The surveyors will be working during this reporting period from 8:30 AM- 5 PM.

HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Contractor on US-127 (SR-8/SIGNAL MOUNTAIN BLVD.) in both directions from LM 14 to LM 16.5: Beginning on 04/01/20, geotechnical contract crews will begin conducting drilling operations to evaluate the roadway for a future improvement project. These operations are estimated to continue on weekdays during daytime hours for approximately five weeks. The contractor will begin work at 9 AM each day and work as long as possible. There are ten sites between SR-27/Suck Creek Rd. to past Shoal Creek Rd. that the contactor will be investigating during this time period. During drilling operations, the roadway will be temporarily reduced to one lane. Drivers are encouraged to be patient and alert as they travel through the work zone. Estimated completion date is May 2020. [S&ME]

HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-29 (US-27) northbound from LM 29.4 to LM 29.5: On Monday and Tuesday of this reporting period, Maintenance will have one lane closed in the northbound direction as they work on the ditch and install a drainage structure.

HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-317 (APISON PK.) westbound from LM 6.689 to LM 6.604: On Wednesday of this reporting period, Maintenance crews will have one lane closed in the westbound lane as they work on the stream and trees.

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-317 (Apison Pike) Improvement project from SR-321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road) to east of Layton Lane: All Routes open with only intermittent flagging for material, equipment, and tree cutting activities. Estimated project completion date is June 2025.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-30, Grading, drainage and paving on SR-30 from Jackson Street to east of Knight Road in Athens: This project continues in phase 2 of construction. All traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction with a turning lane provided at intersections and business entrances. Beginning 04/06/20 there could be milling on the west end of the project (S. Jackson & SR-30 intersection) resulting in traffic shifts. Later in the week, there could be similar traffic shifts on the east end of the project as final project paving begins. The public should be alert to changing conditions.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Micka/CNR078]

MEIGS COUNTY SR-58 Repair of bridge over Hiwassee River (LM 5.22): During this report period the contractor will have the roadway reduced to one lane controlled by temporary traffic signals. Additional flaggers will be on site as needed.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT103]

POLK COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-30 (HWY. 411) in both directions at LM 1.99: On 04/07/20, at various times between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, shoulder closures will occur near the bridge over the Hiwassee River.

POLK COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-33 (HWY. 411) in both directions at LM 1.52: TDOT Bridge Inspection crews will be performing the 2-year inspection of the bridge on SR-33 over the Conasauga River at LM 1.52 from 9 AM - 12 PM on 04/06/2020. Traffic control will be in place.

POLK COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-33 (HWY. 411) in both directions at LM 13.64: TDOT Bridge Inspection will be performing the 2-year inspection of the bridge on SR-33 over the Ocoee River at LM 13.64 from 9 AM - 12 PM on 04/08/2020. Traffic control will be in place.

POLK COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-33 (HWY. 411) in both directions at LM 18.46: On 04/07/20, at various times between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, shoulder closures will occur near the bridge over Horton Creek.

POLK COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-40 (US-HWY. 64) in both directions at LM 23.04: TDOT Bridge Inspection will be performing the 2-year inspection of the bridge on SR-40 over the Bush Creek at LM 23.04 from 1 PM - 4 PM on 04/06/20. Traffic control will be in place.

POLK COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-40 (US-HWY. 64) in both directions at LM 26.74: TDOT Bridge Inspection crews will be performing the 2-year inspection of the bridge on SR-40 over the Burra-Burra Creek at LM 26.74 from 10 AM - 4:30 PM on 04/08/20. Traffic control will be in place and will be coordinated with CNT062.

POLK COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-40 (US-HWY. 64) both directions at LM 3.12: TDOT Bridge Inspection crews will be performing the 2-year inspection of the bridge on SR-40 over the Ocoee River at LM 3.12 from 9 AM - 12 PM on 04/06/20. Traffic control will be in place.

POLK COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) Repair of bridges over North Potato Creek (LM 26.93): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on the installation of a new concrete overlay on the westbound bridge and new approach slabs on the eastbound bridge. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction on US-64 for the duration of this work. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone due to reduced lane widths. RESTRICTIONS: 12 ft. maximum width LM 26.93 Westbound 14 ft. maximum width LM 26.93 Eastbound.

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Wagner/CNT062]

POLK COUNTY Boanerges Church Road construction of a bridge over Old Fort Creek: During this reporting period, the contractor will be working to install portions of the new bridge. This work will occur weather permitting. Boanerges Church Road is closed to all traffic for the duration of construction. Detour signs are posted diverting traffic around the closure onto SR-313 and US-411.  Estimated project completion date is October 2020.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Wagner/CNT279]

RHEA COUNTY TDOT Bridge Maintenance on SR-29 (US-27 BYPASS) northbound from LM 6.18 to LM 6.19: A TDOT Bridge repair crew will be performing maintenance on the bridge on SR-29 over Little Richland Creek at LM 6.18 from 9 AM - 4 PM on 04/02/20. Traffic control will be in place.

RHEA COUNTY SR-30 Grading, drainage and paving from west of New Union Road/White Oak Road (LM 12.6) to Sky Drive (LM 12.9): During this report period, the contractor will be performing grading & drainage operations along SR-30, New Union Rd & White Oak Dr. During this current phase, a new traffic pattern will be in place at SR-30; SR-30 will be shifting from the current alignment to the new alignment. The intersections of White Oak Drive and New Union Road will be shifted to the new portion of SR-30. Flaggers will be on-site to assist with heavy equipment entering and exiting existing roadways.

[Twin K Construction/Osbonlighter/CNT073]

 

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.

[TDOT Operations/Maintenance/R2MAINT]

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.

[TDOT Operations/Maintenance/R2MAINT]

REGION 2 On-call guardrail repair and new guardrail installation 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 7 PM to 6 AM 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 2020.

[Cumberland Guardrail, Inc./McMinnville/CNT114]

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 Intelligent Transportation System. Work hours are 9 AM to 3:30 PM. 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 January 2023.

[NABCO Electric Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT354]

REGION 2 On-call signing on various interstate and state routes: The contractor will be installing sign footings at I-40 WB exit 338. This work will require a short term shoulder closure. A truck mounted attenuator with a message board will be on site.  Estimated project completion date is June 2020.

[Superior Traffic Control, LLC/Inc./Voiles/CNT190]

REGION 2 Sweeping and drain cleaning on various interstate and state routes: There will be a drain cleaning operation in Hamilton county along I-24 WB (MM 178 -MM 171) & I-24 EB (MM 171- MM 181) that will involve closing the inside lane. Additionally, a sweeping operation supported by mobile lane closures will happen throughout the region on selected state routes & interstates. Both operations will happen Sunday - Thursday (9 PM -6 AM).  Estimated project completion date is April 2020.

[Blevins Enterprises, Inc./Micka/CNS320]

REGION 2 On-call cable barrier repair on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor may have short term shoulder closures in order to perform cable rail repair. Both travel lanes will remain open to traffic at all times on the interstate during any work that is performed. Estimated project completion date is December 2020.

[LU, Inc./McMinnville/CNT292]

 

RESTRICTIONS

OVERTON COUNTY - CNT243: Loads wider than 10' should seek alternate route.

GRUNDY COUNTY - CNT397: Loads wider than 10' should seek alternate route.

MARION COUNTY - CNT229: Restriction of all wide loads will remain in place until project is complete.

HAMILTON COUNTY - CNP230: I-124 (US-27) Northbound Exit 1C 4th St Off Ramp: No oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1C 4th St Of Ramp: On oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1B East Martin Luther King Blvd. Off Ramp: No oversized/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound On Ramps from Martin Luther King Blvd.: No oversized/over dimensional loads.

POLK COUNTY - CNT062: 12 ft. maximum width LM 26.93 Westbound 14 ft. maximum width LM 26.93 Eastbound.

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.

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