Roadway Activity Report for parts of East and Middle Tennessee (August 19 - 25, 2021)

A complete list of lane closure activity due to construction or maintenance operation on state-owned roads within the 24 middle and east Tennessee counties of TDOT Region 2.
Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 08:45am

DISTRICT 27

CLAY COUNTY SR-53 bridge repair over Dry Fork Creek (LM 1.3) and Mill Creek (LM 2.5): The contractor has completed work on the bridges located at LM 1.3 and 2.5. The contractor will be on site intermittently to perform punch list work in the coming days. During this work, the contractor may have one lane closed and will utilize flaggers to control traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and be prepared to stop as they approach the work zone.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Moore/CNU198]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) bridge construction and paving from north of I-40 (LM 17.8) to near Potato Farm Road (LM 22.7): Construction signs have been installed with erosion control and clearing activities on going. Utility relocations for the gas line and water line are in progress. Temporary lane closures or traffic stoppages will be necessary as construction activities continue. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone.

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Bradley/CNV009]

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. The posted speed limit from I-40 to Tuttle Lane is now 45 MPH. The existing speed limit within Fairfield Glade remains at 30 MPH. Temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages may be needed as the contractor continues to work on punch list activities. Motorists should reduce speed on Peavine Road and be alert for construction personnel/equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Bradley/CNQ921]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-282 construction of small drainage structures at LM 2.4: The two box culverts have been installed on SR-282 Dunbar Road between Chacato Drive and War Eagle Drive with the roadway open to traffic. Temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages may be needed to complete remaining construction-related activities.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Bradley/CNU341]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-462 from SR-28 (US-127N / LM 3.1) to SR-298 (Genesis Road / LM 4.6) in Crossville: Construction signs have been installed. The contractor has begun erosion control and clearing activities which may require temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages. Utility relocation activities are in progress.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Bradley/CNV010]

DEKALB COUNTY SR-26 (US-70) grading, drainage, and construction of retaining walls and paving from near SR-53 (LM 2) to near SR-96 (LM 6.1): The contractor has begun clearing operations, installing erosion control measures, and water line relocation. Intermittent lane closures and flagging operations are expected. Intermittent blasting operations have begun resulting in temporary road closures. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone.

[Twin K Construction/James/CNV012]

DEKALB AND PUTNAM COUNTY SR-56 resurfacing from north of East Church Street (LM 8.1) in DeKalb County to I-40 (LM 0.6) in Putnam County: The contractor will be performing daily lane closures as construction signs are installed and resurfacing operations begin. Motorists should be prepared to stop and be aware of all construction equipment and personnel.

[Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc./James/CNV047]

DEKALB AND WARREN COUNTY SR-56 construction of bridges and paving from south of Warren-Dekalb county line (LM 24.5) to East Bryant St. (LM 2.9): The contractor will continue installing concrete box culverts and drainage structures. Grade work, bridge work, paving operations, and utility work on the new roadway alignment are ongoing. Traffic is still using the existing SR-56; however, motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction equipment adjacent to roadway. Flaggers may be present to move equipment across roadway, unload equipment, or complete utility work. The contractor is currently performing grade work at various locations throughout the project. A traffic shift in Smithville will remain in place to allow the contractor to complete work. A diversion remains in place for Williams Road to allow the contractor to construct the new alignment. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in the construction zone. Motorists should use caution in this area and watch for flaggers and construction equipment.

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

FENTRESS COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) resurfacing from north of SR-52 (LM 19.8) to north of Kip Chase Rd (LM 23.1) and SR-154 from Millsap Ave (LM 1.4) to east of Louvaine Rd (LM 6.3): The contractor is scheduled to begin placing construction signs during the week of 08/23/21 and paving operations are scheduled to begin later that week. During this work, the roadway will be reduced to one lane and flaggers will be utilized to control the flow of traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and watch for construction equipment in the roadway.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Moore/CNV152]

OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 resurfacing from south of East Volunteer Dr (LM 9.4) to SR-294 (LM 14.0) and on SR-52 from near SR-111 (LM 10.2) to north of SR-52/SR-85 (LM 11.0): The contractor is scheduled to begin construction sign installation on 08/16/21. During this work, contractor personnel will be on site but will be working on the shoulder of the roadway. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey posted speed limit through the work zone.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Moore/CNV181]

PICKETT COUNTY SR-325 resurfacing from Star Point Road to SR-111; on SR-111 from north of Jim Beaty Road to Pendergrass Road and from north of SR-295 to south of Red Hill Church Road: The contractor will be on site to continue paving operations on SR 111 and SR 325. During this work, the contractor will have the roadway reduced to one lane and will be utilizing flaggers to facilitate the flow of traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and be prepared to stop as they approach the project limits.

[Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc./Moore/CNV028]

PUTNAM COUNTY I-40 EB bridge repair and resurfacing from west of Falling Water River Bridge (MM 291) to the ramp from SR-24 (US-70N / MM 300): The contractor will be performing nightly lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 7 PM - 6 AM. The contractor will be milling and paving throughout project. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone.

[Rogers Group, Inc./James/CNU358]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-135 (Burgess Falls Road) grading, drainage, signals and paving at the intersection of West Cemetery Road (LM 6.6): The contractor continues roadside grading operations along SR-135 and West Cemetery Road, resulting in daily lane closures. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone.

[Rogers Group, Inc./James/CNU270]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (US-70N) slide repair near LM 30.1: The contractor has installed barrier rail and begun excavation work. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by temporary traffic signals at each end of the project. Be prepared to stop when traveling through the work zone.

[Rogers Group, Inc./James/CNU359]

PUTNAM AND WHITE COUNTY SR-111 resurfacing from south of Overpass Road (LM 13.5) in White County to north of SR-136 (LM 2.0) in Putnam County: The contractor will be installing construction signs throughout the project as preparation for resurfacing operations begin. Motorists should be aware of all construction equipment and personnel when traveling through the work zone.

[American Pavements, Inc./James/CNV122]

PUTNAM AND WHITE COUNTY SR-135 resurfacing in White County to west of Grider Road in Putnam County, and on SR-136 in White County from near SR-135 to SR-111: The contractor will be installing construction signs and temporary traffic signals for bridge repair work at the Putnam and White County line along SR-135. The bridge over Falling Water River will be reduced to one lane during bridge repair work. Motorists should pay attention to construction signage and be prepared to stop when approaching the bridge.

[Rogers Group, Inc./James/CNV106]

 

DISTRICT 28

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 (US-HWY. 127) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.82 to LM 13.70: Mobile lane closures between intersection of SR-127 & SR-30 and ending at intersection of SR-127 & College Station Mtn Road. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present between 9 AM and 2 PM with an estimated completion of 02/20/22. [2021-493]

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 slope stabilization at LM 12.5: SR-30 East of Pikeville at mile 12.5 is reduced to one lane and controlled by traffic signals due to an ongoing slide repair.

[TDOT/Miner/MAINT]

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 bridge repair over the Sequatchie River (LM 10.36): The contractor will be working on SR-30 on the bridge over the Sequatchie River. The temporary traffic signals have been removed and the road has been reopened to traffic but reduced to 10 feet wide in each direction. Please use caution when traveling through the area. RESTRICTIONS: No loads over 10 feet wide.

[Jamison Construction, LLC/Voiles/CNV003]

CANNON AND WARREN COUNTY SR-1 (US-70S) bridge repair and paving from east of Lincoln Lane (LM 11) in Cannon County to Robinson Road (LM 9.4) in Warren County: The contractor to begin the week of 08/16/2021 or 08/23/2021 due to weather: The contractor will set up daily lane closures on SR-1 for the installation of the epoxy overlay, expansion joint repairs, and the construction of ADA ramps. Motorists should use caution and be aware of construction equipment and personnel.

[American Pavements, Inc./Harris/CNV075]

COFFEE COUNTY I-24 resurfacing from near the SR-55 ramp (MM 111) to near Arnold Center Road (MM 118): Project activities will continue from 7 PM to 6 AM daily. The roadway will be reduced to one lane nightly in both directions to support operations. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone and be prepared to reduce speeds while approaching the work zone located between Coffee County MM 111 to MM 118, the posted speed limit has been reduced from 70 MPH to 60 MPH within the work zone.

[Wright Paving Contractors, Inc./Hussein/CNU338]

COFFEE AND GRUNDY COUNTY, I-24 resurfacing from east of Rutledge Hill Road (LM 28.9) in Coffee County to east of the Bells Mill Road bridge (LM 2.5) in Grundy County, including bridge repair: Project activities will continue from 7 PM to 6 AM daily. The roadway will be reduced to one lane nightly in both directions to support operations. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone. Please be prepared to reduce speeds when approaching the work zone located between Coffee County MM 125.75 to Grundy County MM 129.43. The posted speed limit has been reduced from 65 MPH to 55 MPH within the work zone.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Hussein/CNU339]

FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-15 (US-41) intersection improvement at University Avenue (LM 27.9): Project activities will continue daily. The roadway will be reduced from 4-lanes to 2-lanes. Motorists should proceed with caution through the area and be aware of signage, personnel, and equipment.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Hussein/CNV062]

FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-50 construction of a small drainage structure at (LM 7.6): Project activities continue daily. The roadway will be reduced to one lane controlled by traffic signal operations. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone and be prepared to stop while approaching the work zone located at LM 7.6, the posted speed limit has been reduced from 40 MPH to 25 MPH within the work zone.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Hussein/CNV062]

FRANKLIN, COFFEE, AND GRUNDY COUNTY SR-50 (US-64) resurfacing from west of Rutledge Ford Rd (LM 21.4) in Franklin County, through Grundy/Coffee County to near I-24 (LM 0.2) in Grundy County: Project activities continue daily. The roadway will be reduced to two lanes during construction work, all four lanes will be restored by the end of each day. Motorists should proceed with caution through the area and be aware of signage, personnel, and equipment.

[Tinsley Asphalt, LLC /Hussein/CNV015]

GRUNDY COUNTY SR-56 slide repair between LM 26.3 and LM 26.6: The road will remain reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal while the contractor completes slide repairs in the area. Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for flaggers and equipment.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Harris/CNU355]

MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance westbound at MM 166.4: The right lane will be closed for milling and paving the right shoulder. The lane will be closed on 8/26/2021 from 6 PM - 6 AM.

MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance westbound from MM 138.3 to MM 138.4: The right lane will be closed for milling and paving. The lane will be closed on 8/26/2021 from 6 PM - 6 AM.

MARION COUNTY SR-283 (ALVIN YORK HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 8.11 to LM 7.32: Single lane closures between Pickett Cemetery Rd and Condra Switch Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present Monday through Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM with an estimated completion of 09/16/21. [2020-733]

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY SR-8 (US-127) repair of bridge over the Sequatchie River (LM 12.7): The contractor is working on the SR-8 bridge over the Sequatchie River. Both lanes are open to traffic, but there will be intermittent short term lane closures as needed. Please use caution when traveling through the area.

[Southern Constructors, Inc./Voiles/CNU148]

WARREN COUNTY SR-8 resurfacing from Van Buren County line (LM 0.0) to north of Wildwood Road (LM 4.3): During this report period, the contractor will have lane closures in place while performing resurfacing operations on SR-8. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic flow as needed. Paving operations to start during this period.

[Tinsley Asphalt, LLC /Harris/CNV105]

 

DISTRICT 29

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 resurfacing from north of SR-60 (MM 25) to south of SR-308 (MM 31): During this reporting period, the contractor will have nightly lane closures from Sunday through Thursday beginning at 7 PM and ending at 6 AM to support resurfacing operations between Exits 25 and 33. The contractor will also have shoulder closures in place on the ramps at Exit 27. The speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH when workers are present in the work zone. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for trucks entering/leaving the highway.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNU335]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (KEITH ST. S.W.) Utility Work southbound from LM 8.57 to LM 9.24: Lane closures between Fairway Drive SW and Harrison Pike. Signage and barrels will be present. Motorists should reduce speed and use caution through the work zones between the hours of 9 AM - 2 PM during the daytime and 8 PM - 6 AM during the nighttime. [2020-423/424]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-308 (LAUDERDALE MEMORIAL HWY.) Utility Work westbound from LM 5.43 to LM 6.62: Mobile lane closures between Walker Valley Road and Wacker Blvd for utility construction. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present between 9 AM and 3 PM with an estimated completion of 10/15/21. [2021-404]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-312 (HARRISON PK.) Utility Work both directions from LM 8.42 to LM 8.48: A detour of Harrison Pike at Keith Street will cause short delays as traffic is routed along Grove Avenue during utility construction. Motorists should reduce speed and follow signage. Barricades, cones, and flaggers will be present between 8 PM and 6 AM with an estimated completion of 08/31/21. [2020-423/424]

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 at Exit 33 (SR-308, Lauderdale Highway) bridge work and ramp upgrades: There will be lane shifts in both directions from MM 31 to MM 33. The lanes will be reduced to two 11-foot lanes in both directions as work continues on this project. On SR-308 (Lauderdale Highway) there will be intermittent lane closures as the contractor works in this area.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNV124]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on the placement of earth fill and the construction of bridges. Chestnut street is closed to through traffic between West 20th Street and West 25th Street and will remain closed until the construction of bridge #2 is complete. The contractor may have brief intermittent lane closures on Broad Street (SR-2) and Market Street (SR-58) to support utility relocation Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5:30 PM.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNU011]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Single lane closures on North and South Terraces and in the north and south directions of Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge and at the intersections of Germantown with North and South Terrace on 08/19/21, 08/20/21, and between 08/23/21 and 08/25/21 from 9 AM to 6 AM the following morning. There is a 45 MPH speed limit reduction throughout the project corridor on I-24.

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

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: The contractor is now working on final items and all roadway and ramps are in their final alignments. Traffic should still use caution travelling throughout the interchange. The final work items will mostly consist off the shoulder or in the median areas. Additionally, lane closures may still occur Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 PM and 6 AM to finish bridge grinding and concrete joint sealing. The speed limit will remain reduced to 45 MPH throughout the interchange until construction crews demobilize.

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

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 TDOT Contractor both directions from MM 0.70 to MM 2.70: During this report period, contractors will have temporary nighttime shoulder closures from 8 PM to 6 AM to perform survey work. [Wiser Consultants & Superior Traffic Control / Ford]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-153 (STATE HWY. 153) Utility Work both directions from LM 8.58 to LM 7.15: Nighttime utility work will reduce both northbound and southbound lanes between the Chickamauga Dam and the North Gate Mall entrance to a single lane. Motorists should reduce speed and be aware of message boards, signage, and law enforcement through the area during the hours of 10 PM to 6 AM from 08/24/21 through 08/27/21. [2021-374]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-17 (ST. ELMO AVE.) Utility Work both directions at LM 0.31: Lane closures at the intersection of St. Elmo Avenue and W 55th Street for utility construction. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present between 9 AM and 2 PM with an estimated completion of 09/02/21. [2021-474]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (BRAINERD RD.) Utility Work westbound at LM 13.84: Brainerd Road will have two westbound lanes closed for utility work between North Moore Rd and North St. Marks Avenue. Signage and barrels will be present. Motorists should expect delays and seek an alternate route between 8 AM and 5 PM from 08/03/21 - 08/25/21. [2021-502]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (E. 23RD ST.) Utility Work both directions at LM 9.82: Shoulder and single lane closures between 4th Avenue and S Lyerly Street. Signage and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 AM and 2 PM through 08/25/21. [2021-389]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) repair of the bridge over Big Soddy Creek (LM 20.6): The contractor will be performing bridge & roadway repair on the SR-29 bridge over Big Soddy Creek. During this report period the contractor will have temporary road closures. At least one lane of traffic in both directions will always remain open.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU046]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-317 (Apison Pike) improvement project from SR-321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road) to east of Layton Lane: Lane closures and flagging operations will be required on SR-317, Apison Pike, to install power poles and transfer lines. The flagging operations will be performed on 08/19/21, 08/20/21, 08/23/21, 08/24/21, and 08/25/21 from 7 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM. Closures will last about 2 hours per location. There will also be very short lane closures for blasting that will last five minutes or less. The contractor will have intermittent flagging operations during daytime non-peak hours for utility work, delivery of materials and equipment.

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

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (Amnicola Highway) bridge repair over SR-153: The contractor will be performing bridge repair operations on the Amnicola (SR-319) bridge over SR-153. During this project, SR-319 will have lane closures in place & SR-153 may have lane closures as well. Bridge repair over SR-153 will be performed between 8 PM & 6 AM. During repair operations at least one lane of traffic shall remain open in all directions.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV053]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-321 resurfacing from north of SR-317 (LM 5.6) to near US-11 (US-64 / SR-2 / LM 7.1): During this report period, the contractor will have temporary lane closures while performing resurfacing operations. One lane of traffic will always remain open. Flaggers will be present to maintain traffic flow.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV054]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-41, US-76) Bachman Tubes cleaning: On Thursday night of this reporting period, the contractor will be closing the tunnels from 8 PM - 6 AM for cleaning. There will be a signed detour to reroute traffic around the closure.

[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNV157]

HAMILTON COUNTY The construction of an S.I.A. to VW: The contractor will be grading, paving, constructing retaining wall(s) and installing signals & lighting on the S.I.A. route connecting Ferdinand Piech Way & Volkswagen Dr. **The roadway is not open to traffic**. The motoring public should be alert to the entrance and exit of construction vehicles from the jobsite onto the connecting roadways. Flaggers may be onsite directing traffic.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU221]

MCMINN COUNTY I-75 at SR-30 (Exit 49) and SR-305 (Exit 52) interchange improvements: During this reporting period, the contractor will have right lane closures in place on SR-30 at Exit 49 in both directions to support the construction of new turn lanes and traffic signals. These closures will remain in place until construction of the new turn lanes is complete. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and watch for workers and equipment on the interstate ramps at both Exit 49 and 52.

[APAC - Atlantic, Inc./Wagner/CNU352]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-2 (US-11) resurfacing from near the Hiwassee River bridge (LM 0.0) to near County Road 135 (LM 7.3): Beginning Monday 08/09/2021, the contractor will have lane closures in place Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5:30 PM on SR-2 (US-11) between the Hiwassee River Bridge and County Road 135 to support resurfacing operations. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Patty Construction Inc./Wagner/CNV025]

MEIGS AND RHEA COUNTY SR-60 resurfacing from Birchwood to Dayton: During this reporting period, there will be intermittent lane closures during the day as the contractor works on this project. There will be flaggers on site directing traffic.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Curtis/CNV204]

POLK COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) bridge over the Ocoee River: During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on the construction of a new bridge pier and the relocation of sewer and phone lines. Brief intermittent lane closures are possible on US-64 (SR-40) Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5:30 PM as the contractor works to relocate utility lines on the project. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for trucks entering/leaving the highway.

[Charles Blalock and Sons, Inc./Wagner/DB1802]

RHEA COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) resurfacing from near Welch St (LM 6.9) to north of Payne Lane (LM 11): During this reporting period, there will be intermittent lane closures on SR-29 as the contractor works on the sidewalk on this project. Also, nightly during this reporting period, the contractor will have at least one lane closed in either direction on SR-29(US-27) from 7 PM - 6 AM.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Curtis/CNV182]

RHEA COUNTY SR-302 resurfacing from SR-68 (LM 8.9) to near SR-29 (US-27 / LM 12.2): During this report period, the contractor will have temporary lane closures in place while performing resurfacing operations. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic flow.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV099]

RHEA COUNTY SR-378 resurfacing from SR-29 (US-27 / LM 0.0) to west of SR-29 (US-27 / LM 1.61) and SR-30 from east of Railroad Street (LM 8.7) to near SR-29 (US-27 / LM 9.2): During this reporting period, there will be intermittent lane closures on both SR-378 and SR-30 during the day as the contractor works on the ramps in this section.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Curtis/CNV100]

RHEA COUNTY The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, paving and signals on a S.I.A. route serving Nokian Tyres: Construction activity at the Nokian Tyres SIA project continues just north of Dayton, TN. The motoring public should be alert to construction vehicles entering and exiting the site. SR-29 traffic will continue to experience slight lane shifts with no shoulders at the entrance to the SIA roadway but there will be no lane closures on SR-29.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Curtis/CNU014]

 

REGION WIDE

REGION 2 preventative and unscheduled maintenance of Chattanooga SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System: The contractor may have short term shoulder and/or lane closures to perform preventative or unscheduled maintenance to the local SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System. At least one travel lane will always remain open to traffic. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed.

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

REGION 2 TDOT Maintenance drainage work: There will be possible short-term lane and shoulder closures at various locations in Region 2 to clean rock and debris from ditches on an as-needed basis. One lane will be always maintained.

[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 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 provide traffic control.

[TDOT Operations/Maintenance/R2MAINT]

REGION 2 TDOT mowing operations: There will be possible short-term lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Region 2 to perform mowing activities on an as-needed basis. In addition to performing the work, regional operations crews will provide traffic control.

[TDOT/Maintenance/R2MAINT]

REGION 2 The on-call guardrail repair and new guardrail installation on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor may have short term shoulder closures to perform guardrail repair. Both travel lanes will always remain open to traffic on the interstate during any work that is performed.

[Cumberland Guardrail, Inc./Harris/CNV112]

REGION 2 The random on-call attenuator repair on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor may have short term shoulder closures to perform attenuator repairs. Both travel lanes will always remain open to traffic on the interstate during any work that is performed.

[LU, Inc./Harris/CNV111]

REGION 2 longitudinal joint stabilization on various state routes: From Monday 08/16/21 through Wednesday 08/18/21 each night from 8 PM – 6 AM, the longitudinal joint stabilization project will be working in Cumberland County on I-40 from LM 18.04 to LM 24.55 (work will begin near MM 322) in both directions. They will be setting up a single lane closure no more than two miles long at a time. A truck mounted attenuator with message board and Tennessee Highway Patrol will be on site during the work. Also, on Thursday 08/19/21 from 8 PM to 6 AM, the contractor will be working on SR-2 in Bradley County from LM 0.00 to LM 6.20 using a mobile lane closure. Please use caution and remain behind the attenuator truck until directed to pass.

[Pavement Restorations, Inc./Voiles/CNV113]

REGION 2 The random on-call cable barrier repair on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor may have short term shoulder closures to perform cable rail repair. Both travel lanes will always remain open to traffic on the interstate during any work that is performed.

[LU, Inc./Harris/CNU303]

REGION 2 The random on-call pavement marking on various interstate and state routes: The contractor will be retracing pavement markings on various interstate and state routes in Warren, Cannon, and Coffee counties. Work will be performed using mobile operations. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone.

[Reynolds Sealing and Striping, Inc./James/CNV036]

REGION 2 The sweeping and drain cleaning on various Interstate and State Routes: There will be an area wide sweeping operation on selected regional state routes and interstates. This activity will be supported by a mobile lane closure. Hours of activity are Sunday through Thursday night between 8 PM and 6 AM during this reporting period.

[Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc./Curtis/CNU328]

 

RESTRICTIONS

BLEDSOE COUNTY - CNV003: No loads over 10 feet wide.

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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