West Tennessee Weekly Construction February 25-March 3, 2021

Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 09:58am

District 47 - West TN – Northern
DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51):
 The repair of bridges on US 51 (SR 3) over SR 211 in Dyersburg will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.

DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51):  The repair of bridges on US 51 (SR 3) over the South Fork Forked Deer River will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55/45 MPH.
Restrictions: Beginning January 25, 2021, Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ 6” lane restriction.

DYER COUNTY, SR-20: The repair of bridge on US 412 (SR 20) over Hogwallow Road will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.

HENDERSON COUNTY (New Lexington By-Pass): The grading, drainage, construction of bridges and retaining walls, signals and paving on US 412 (SR 459) from US 412 (SR 20) west of Lexington to near SR 22 south of Lexington. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

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 35 MPH.

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.

Tuesday, October 13, 2020: Bethlehem Road north from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road will be closed. Claude Tucker Road north from Cloys Road to Section Line Road will be closed. Detour routes are posted.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, US 45E (SR-43): The repair of bridge on US 45E (SR 43) over the North Fork Obion River and Overflow will cause possible temporary lane closures throughout the project.

TDOT District 47 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, February 24 through Wednesday, March 3, 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
CROCKETT COUNTY, SR-20 (US 412) (Non-TDOT work):
Wednesday, February 24 through Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.:
There will be possible lane closures on SR 20 (US 412) east and westbound in Bells, TN at SR 88, for the installation of a turning lane in the median and shoulder upgrades.

DECATUR COUNTY, I-40: Wednesday, March 3, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: There will be lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Decatur County MM 95.0-126.0 for pothole repair.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-69: The construction of a Bulb Tee bridge over Doe Creek along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 69 at LM 10.06. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-128: The grading, drainage and paving on SR 128 from south of Pyburns Drive (LM 3.11) to north of SR 226 (Airport Road) (LM 6.54). Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

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. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits. Shaw Chapel and King Road are closed at SR 19 and a detour put in place. . Haralson St (Old SR19) is now open.

 

HENDERSON COUNTY, S.R. 22:  The repair of the bridges on S.R. 22 over Big Beaver Creek (L.M. 19.51) and Little Beaver Creek (L.M. 20.01). Restrictions: Beginning February 1, 2020 there will be a 12’ width restriction put in place. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways. One lane will remain open in both directions.

MADISON COUNTY, I-40: The widening of I-40 east of US 45 (SR 5) MM 82.0 to east of US 70

(SR 1) MM 87.0 in Jackson, including bridges, retaining walls and installation of TDOT Smartway Intelligent Transportation System.

Wednesday, February 24 through Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Campbell St. will be down to one lane in each direction over I-40 for Phase 1 bridge construction activities.

Wednesday, February 24 through Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. (24-hour closure) **Emergency Closure**: I-40 east and westbound will have left lane closures from Exit 82 to Exit 87 for milling and paving operations to repair deteriorated asphalt through the project.

Monday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent right lane closures from Exit 82 to Exit 87 for removal of light poles.

Closed until Summer of 2021: Old Henderson Rd. Bridge over I-40 will be closed to thru traffic for Phase 1 bridge demolition activities. Detours will be posted for traffic.

Closed until Summer of 2021: Watson Rd. Bridge over I-40 will be closed to thru traffic for Phase 1 bridge demolition activities. Detours will be posted for traffic.

LOOK AHEAD

Thursday, March 4, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.:  I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent right lane closures from Exit 82 to Exit 87 for removal of light poles.

Wednesday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Campbell St. will be down to one lane in each direction over I-40 for Phase 1 bridge construction activities.

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, February 25 and Friday, February 26, 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 signal installation activities.

Monday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 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 signal installation activities.

Tuesday, March 2, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: SR 186 (45 Bypass) will have intermittent left and right lane closures of the northbound lanes to switch out the overhead signs.(BACKUP DATE: Wednesday, March 3, 9:00 a.m-3:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, March 3, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent left and right lane closures from mile marker 79 to mile marker 82 for installation of overhead signs.

LOOK AHEAD

Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5, 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 signal installation activities.

Thursday, March 4 through Friday, March 5, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent left and right lane closures from mile marker 79 to mile marker 82 for installation of overhead signs.

Monday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 10, 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 signal installation activities.

TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE: Wednesday, February 24 through Wednesday, March 3, 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 49 - West TN – Southwest

FAYETTE COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 from MM 27.0 to 35.0 and repair of bridges over Overflow at MM 29.72.

Friday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. through Monday, March 1, 6:00a.m.: I-40 east and westbound at MM 29.72 will have a lane closure of the right lane for bridge repair activities over Overflow. Speed limit will be reduced to 60 MPH during active closures.

Restrictions: Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ 0” lane restriction. Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD:

Friday, March 5, 7:00 p.m. through Monday, March 8, 6:00 a.m.: I-40 east and westbound at MM 29.72 will have a lane closure of the right lane for bridge repair activities over Overflow. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ 0” lane restriction. Speed limit will be reduced to 60 MPH during active closures. Weather Permitting.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-196: The repair of bridge over Shaw Creek will cause a lane closure with temporary traffic signal near MM 7.0.

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. Access to SR 14 from McCalla Rd West will be permanently detoured to Donnell Rd. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-205: The addition of turn lanes on SR 205 (Airline Rd) from Brooks River Drive to south of I 40 will have lane closures throughout the project.

Thursday, February 25 through Wednesday, March 3, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 205 north and southbound from Brooks River Drive (LM 15.75) to just south of I-40 (LM 16.07) to perform temporary road widening work. There will be one lane traffic with flaggers present at times. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35 MPH. Weather Permitting.

TIPTON COUNTY, SR-59: The Emergency Slide Repair of SR 59 near MM 1.0 will cause a road closure with full detour signed.

TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE
Thursday, February 25 through Wednesday, March 3, 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

Thursday, February 25 through Wednesday, March 3, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: There will be daytime lane closures at various locations on SR 195, MM 3.0-MM 3.4 (Fayette County) and SR 206, MM 2.3 (Tipton County.) One lane will be closed. Flagmen will be used to direct traffic. Weather Permitting.

Wednesday, February 24 through Tuesday, March 2, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby County), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 14 (Shelby 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. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Wednesday, February 24 through Tuesday, March 2, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Shelby County at the I-55 southbound EXIT 6B to I-240 northbound, I-55 northbound EXIT 12C “On” ramp from Metal Museum Drive, I-240 westbound EXIT 23A to northbound Airways Blvd,  I-240 westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound, and the SR 385 westbound “On” ramp from Hacks Cross and intermittent all lane closures at I-55 northbound ramp to I-55 northbound at the I-55/I-240 junction. Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD:

Wednesday, March 3 through Tuesday, March 9, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Shelby County at the I-55 southbound EXIT 6B to I-240 northbound, I-55 northbound EXIT 12C ‘on’ ramp from Metal Museum Drive, I-240 westbound EXIT 23A to northbound Airways Blvd,  I-240 westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound, and the SR 385 westbound “On” ramp from Hacks Cross and intermittent all lane closures at I-55 northbound ramp to I-55 northbound at the I-55/I-240 junction. Weather Permitting.

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