West Tennessee Weekly Construction April 1-8, 2020
Per TDOT specifications, there will be no temporary lane closures permitted between Thursday, April 9, 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 13, 6:00 a.m. in observance of the Easter Holiday
District 47 - West TN - Northern
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-22A: Bridge repair in Huntingdon over Brier Creek at LM 0.34 and over CSX Railroad at
LM 3.10.
Restrictions: Monday, March 9, 2020: SR 22A will be reduced to one lane traffic with a traffic signal system.
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-43 (US-45E):
Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: There will be temporary day time lane closures and nightly shoulder closure on SR 43 MM 6.7 to MM 6.9 near SR 187 (Graball Drive).
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.
Restrictions: Beginning on Monday, November 25, 2019: Bridge work on SR 54 at LM 12.02 (Bridge nearest Guthrie) will cause a 10’ lane restriction. *Traffic has been shifted to Phase 3 of traffic control.
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: Wednesday, November 6, 2019: SR 3 will have traffic in the outside lanes in both directions. Inside lanes will be closed for construction. 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, SR-43 (US 45E): Repair of the bridges (right & left) on SR 43 over overflow will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Restrictions: Beginning on Friday, January 24, 2020: SR 43 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the bridges over overflow with a 12’ lane restriction and a 5’ 6” shoulder restriction.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-43 and SR-372 (45E Business) interchange (Region 4 Concrete Repair):
Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: There will be a full and partial closures for concrete pavement repairs for the on and off ramps at SR 43 to Business 45E (SR 372) and SR-22 and US 45E in Weakley County. Only one ramp or lane will be closed at a time. A detour will be posted.
LOOK AHEAD:
Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be a full and partial closures for concrete pavement repairs for the on and off ramps at SR-43 to Business 45E (SR 372) and SR 22 and US 45E in Weakley County. Only one ramp or lane will be closed at a time. A detour will be posted.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
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. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits. Beginning February 17 Shaw Chapel Rd will be closed, and a detour put in place.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, I-40 (TDOT Maintenance): Friday, April 3, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 east bound in Haywood County at MM 53.0 for full depth asphalt repair. (Backup date Saturday, April 4, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) Depending on material availability.
MADISON COUNTY, I-40 (TDOT Maintenance): Thursday, April 2, 8:30a.m.-2:30p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 east and west bound MM 67.0-95.0 for pothole repair.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US 45 Bypass) (TDOT Maintenance): Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR 186 (Hwy 45 Bypass) from Carriage House Dr. to Airways for concrete repair.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-5 (HWY 45) (TDOT Maintenance): Wednesday, April 1, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be a temporary ramp closure on Hwy 45 eastbound in Madison County at Three-way for concrete repair.
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, April 2 and Friday, April 3, 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.
Friday, April 3, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 6, 6:00 a.m.: Intermittent lane closures of
I-40 westbound from MM 81.5-83.0 for milling, paving, and barrier rail movement.
Saturday, April 4, 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, April 6 through Wednesday, April 8, 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.
Monday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 8, 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.: Intermittent lane closures of I-40 westbound from MM 81.5-83.0 for milling, paving, and barrier rail movement. (BACKUP DATES)
WEATHER PERMITTING
LOOK AHEAD:
Thursday, April 9, 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.
Friday, April 17, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 20, 6:00 a.m.: Close and detour I-40 east bound and west bound onto ramps at exit 82 (Hwy 45/Highland Ave.) Close and detour Highland Ave. (Hwy 45) north and south bound from Ridgecrest Rd. to Vann Dr. for demolition activities of the I-40 Bridge over Highland Ave.
Friday, April 24, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 27, 6:00 a.m.: Close and detour I-40 east bound and west bound onto ramps at exit 82 (Hwy 45/Highland Ave.) Close and detour Highland Ave. (Hwy 45) north and south bound from Ridgecrest Rd. to Vann Dr. for demolition activities of the I-40 Bridge over Highland Ave.
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
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 8, 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
TDOT District 47 and 48 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2, 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, Haywood, Madison, Henderson, Carroll, Decatur, and Benton counties east and westbound (MM 43.30 to MM 134.0)
District 49 - West TN – Southwest
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-371: The repair of bridge over Cane Creek will cause a lane closure with temporary traffic signal near Pipkin Rd. (MM 1.0)
Shelby County, SR-4: Widening from the Mississippi State Line (MM 0.0) to south of Shelby Drive (LM 2.0)
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 Rd. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-205: Bridge repair at Big Creek drainage ditch (MM 1.0)
Beginning Monday, March 2, 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday, April 22, 2020: There will be a full closure of SR 205 at Big Creek drainage ditch (MM 1.0) to replace the bridge. Detours will be provided.
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): Resurfacing on SR-3 (US-51) from Winn Avenue to Hope Street
Wednesday, April 1 through Tuesday, April 7, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on north and southbound SR 3 (US-51) from Winn Avenue to Hope Street (MM 15.0 – MM 19.0) for curb ramp installation and resurfacing. Weather Permitting.
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, April 2 through Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 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.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, April 1 through Tuesday, April 7, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby, Tipton, and Lauderdale Counties), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 15 (Shelby County), SR 175, SR 14 (Shelby and Tipton County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Shelby and Fayette Counties), I-55 and I-240. One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail.
Wednesday, April 1 through Tuesday, April 7, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: The following ramps will be closed to repair damaged guardrail.
I-40
· Westbound EXIT 18 on ramp from SR 15 (US 64)
I-240
· Westbound EXIT 21 to Lamar Ave southbound
· Westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound
· Eastbound EXIT 12B to Sam Cooper Blvd
SR-14
· Northbound EXIT to Raleigh-Millington Rd
Thursday, April 2 through Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations in Tipton County on SR 14, SR 59, SR 206, and SR 178; Fayette County on SR 86; and Shelby County on SR 204 and SR 388 to repair damaged guardrail. One lane will be CLOSED in each direction to repair damaged guardrail. Flagmen will be used where necessary. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD
Wednesday, April 8 through Tuesday, April 14, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: The following ramps will be closed to repair damaged guardrail.
I-40
· Westbound EXIT 18 on ramp from SR 15 (US 64)
I-240
· Westbound EXIT 21 to Lamar Ave southbound
· Westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound
· Eastbound EXIT 12B to Sam Cooper Blvd
SR-14
· Northbound EXIT to Raleigh-Millington Rd
THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting. If weather does not permit, the closure will be on the next available night.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Signing on various Interstates and state routes (Superior Traffic Control
Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime lane closures at various locations on I-40 east and westbound in Shelby, Fayette, Madison, Henderson, and Benton Counties; I-240 east and westbound, MM 23.0–MM 30.9; SR 385 east and westbound, MM 0.00–MM 49.0; I-269 northbound in Shelby County, MM 0.00–0.6; I-155 northbound in Dyer County, MM15.0–15.4; SR5 northbound in Madison County, MM 0.00–0.4; and SR 3 southbound in Obion County, MM 29.4–29.6. One lane will be CLOSED. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Memphis Cook Convention Center
Beginning Monday, October 7, 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday, April 15, 2020: The exit ramp from I-40 eastbound (EXIT 1 Front Street) will be CLOSED for upgrades to the Memphis Cook Convention Center. This closure will be a permanent closure for approx. 6 months. The ramp split to Riverside Dr. will remain open. Traffic will be controlled by signage and traffic barrels. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through work zones.
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