Roadway Activity Report for parts of East and Middle Tennessee (April 21 - 27, 2022)

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, April 21, 2022 | 04:31pm

DISTRICT 27

CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 resurfacing from MM 333.5 to the Roane County line (MM 340.4) including SR-299 interchanges: Nightly lane closures to begin on 04/20/22 from 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Crossville/CNV315]

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 and erosion control measures have been installed. The contractor continues grading activities which will include embankment fill, storm drain installation, and placement of graded solid rock. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Utility relocations for gas, water, sewer, and electric are in progress. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of reduced speed zones.

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

CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 Permitted Work eastbound from MM 319.5 to MM 319.7: The Buc-ee's contractor is continuing work along the Exit 320 Eastbound off ramp on I-40. The off ramp right turn lane has been shortened while the contractor widens the off ramp.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 (US-70 N.) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.67 to LM 15.84: Mobile lane closures along SR-24 between Little Randolph Road and Maryetta Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/24/22 through 04/29/22 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. [2021-731 / 2022-148]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-298 (GENESIS RD.) Permitted Work northbound from LM 2.19 to LM 2.5: The Buc-ee's contractor will use temporary lane closures of Genesis RD from LM 2.19 to LM 2.5 for milling, paving, and striping activities.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-298 (GENESIS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 10.26 to LM 13.74: Mobile lane closures along SR-298 between Potato Farm Road and Roy Taylor Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/10/22 through 04/27/22 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. [2021-801]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-462 from SR-28 (US-127N / LM 3.1) to SR-298 (Genesis Road / LM 4.6) in Crossville: Interstate Drive is closed from Stout Drive to Genesis Road. The detour is posted with temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Woodlawn Road and Genesis Road. Grade work and utility relocation activities for water and sewer are in progress. Construction activities are also in progress for the adjoining Buc-ee's project. Activities will require temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages on Interstate Drive and Genesis Road as well as short term closures of City streets.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Crossville/CNV010]

CUMBERLAND AND FENTRESS COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) widening from near N. Lowe Rd (LM 29.2) to north of SR-62 (LM 1.9): The contractor will be continuing work on the bridge repair located on SR-28 at LM 30.50 in Cumberland County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey posted speed limit through the work zone. The contractor also will be continuing work clearing along the new alignment. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and watch for construction equipment adjacent to roadway.

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Moore/CNV300]

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 continues roadside grading operations, installing erosion control measures, and water, gas, and electric line relocation. This will result in intermittent lane closures. Blasting operations may also result in brief 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 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): There is a new traffic pattern between LM 24.4 in Warren County through LM 1.0 in Dekalb County. There is a detour in place for Sink Creek Road. Motorists should follow posted signs in the area. 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. The contractor will utilize flagging operations throughout the project for grading operations. Traffic has been shifted onto the detour between SR-288 and Old Blue Springs Road for the contractor to complete grade work in the area. Traffic shifts in Smithville will remain from South College Street to the end of project to allow contractor to complete work. Motorists should use caution through the area while flaggers are present to direct traffic. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in the construction zone. Motorists should use caution in this area

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

FENTRESS COUNTY SR-85 slide repair project: SR-85 in Fentress County at the 6.4 MM has been reduced to one lane and is being controlled by temporary traffic signals. The contractor began work on the project on 04/18/22.

[TDOT/Maint - Crossville/MAINT]

OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 (BYRDSTOWN HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 15.65 to LM 18.72: Shoulder and single lane closures from Garrett Mill Road to Monroe School Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/31/22 through 04/28/22 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. [2022-189]

OVERTON COUNTY SR-85 (HILHAM HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 4.52 to LM 3.2: Mobile lane closures along SR-85 between Old Standing Stone Road and Jerry Bilbrey Lane. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/17/22 through 04/29/22 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. [2021-457]

OVERTON COUNTY SR-85 (W. MAIN ST) Utility Work both directions from LM 11.82 to LM 11.92: ROAD CLOSURE and DETOUR on E. Main Street between S. McHenry Street and S. Goodpasture Street. The work zone is at the intersection of E. Main Street/S. Church Street (SR-85/SR-52). Motorists should reduce speed and follow the detour signage. Police, message boards, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, from 7:30 pm through 2:30 am 04/26/22 with a rain date of 05/04/22. [2021-393]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 construction from north of the SR-111 interchange to south of the I-40 interchange: The contractor continues grading activities throughout the project. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities including installation of barrier rail. Utility relocations for gas are in progress. Motorists shall use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of construction personnel.

[Rogers Group, Inc./James/CNV284]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-135 (BURGESS FALLS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 3.25 to LM 5.57: Shoulder and single lane closures from Cane Creek Road to the intersection of Cookeville Boat dock Road and Burgess Falls Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/17/22 through 05/17/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2021-771]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-164 (S. Chestnut St) at LM 0.3 and SR-84 (S. Holly St) at LM 9.7 railroad crossing improvements: The contractor will be on site continuing work installing signal footers and preparing to run underground conduit and wire as needed. Intermittent lane closures are possible during this work. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and watch for construction equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway.

[Stansell Electric Company, Inc./Moore/CNV072]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (US-70N) construction at the intersection of SR-56 (LM 11.6) in Baxter: Contractor will be on site installing erosion control measures. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and to watch for construction equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Moore/CNV098]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (US-70N) slide repair near LM 30.1: The contractor will be installing permanent pavement markings. Motorists will return to two lanes of traffic and temporary traffic signals will be removed. Daily temporary lane closures will still be present as the contractor continues work. Be aware of the new traffic pattern and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

[Rogers Group, Inc./James/CNU359]

 

DISTRICT 28

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-101 Utility Work both directions from LM 0 to LM 9.44: Mobile lane closures along SR-101 between the intersection of SR-30 / SR-101 and ending at intersection of SR-101 / Brewer Road. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. Signage, and flaggers will be present, 02/03/22 through 04/27/2022 from 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM. [2021-358]

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: Resurfacing operations are on-going throughout the project. Daily lane closures and flagging operations are being utilized. Motorists should use caution through the work zone.

[American Pavements, Inc./Harris/CNV075]

COFFEE COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) at SR-55 (McMinnville Highway) intersection improvements in Manchester (LM 14.7): Project activities continue daily with various roadway construction activities being performed. Motorists should proceed with caution through the area and be aware of signage, personnel, and equipment.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Hussein/CNU006]

COFFEE COUNTY SR-2 (HILLSBORO RD.) TDOT Bridge Maintenance both directions at LM 16.76: Region 2 Bridge Repair will be performing routine deck patching maintenance Tuesday, April 26th, on SR-02 over Hillsboro Rd. Road beginning at 8:00 AM. Traffic will be affected with traffic control in place.

COFFEE COUNTY SR-127 bridge construction over Bradley Creek (LM 4.7): Construction work on this project will continues. SR-127 at MM 4.66 will be closed until 09/30/2022 to support bridge construction work over Bradley Creek. A detour route will be provided via Prairie Plains Road and Miller Crossroads Road during construction work, signs and message boards are in place to show the detour route. Motorists should be alert to the new traffic pattern and encouraged to use caution and be alert to construction personnel and equipment

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Hussein/CNV303]

COFFEE COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) repair of bridge over Blue Spring Creek (LM 21.0): Construction work on this project will continues. The roadway will be reduced to one lane and controlled by a temporary traffic signal. One lane will be open to traffic with the restriction of all wide loads, the maximum lane width is 12’. Motorists should be mindful of the new traffic pattern, are encouraged to use caution, and be alert to construction personnel and equipment.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Hussein/CNV145]

FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-15 (US-41) intersection improvement at University Avenue (LM 27.9): Project activities continue. 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]

GRUNDY COUNTY SR-108 (MAIN ST.) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 3.3 to LM 3.5: Traffic has been reduced to one lane with temporary traffic signals for work on collapsed pipe.

GRUNDY COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 7.2 to LM 7.4: SR-2 in Grundy County has been reduced to one lane of traffic for survey work on a slide. Temporary traffic signals are in place.

[TDOT/Maint - Dunlap/MAINT]

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. Paving operations will be on-going, and flaggers may be present. Motorists should use caution in the area.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Harris/CNU355]

MARION COUNTY I-24 (US-64) rockfall mitigation westbound between MM 136.2 and MM 140.3: The contractor will be working on I-24 WB at MM 141 – 140, MM 139.0 – 137.0, and MM 136.0 – 135.0. On Wednesday April 20 and Thursday April 21, the contractor will be blasting rock on I-24 WB at MM 137.0. This work will require a rolling roadblock to slow traffic down long enough to blast the rock and clean up the road if necessary. The roadblock and blasting will begin at 11:00 AM CT and only last as long as it takes to clear the road. Tennessee Highway Patrol and a truck mounted attenuator with message boards will be on site during this work. The other remaining works sites will remain open. Please use caution when traveling through the work zones.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Voiles/CNV912]

MARION COUNTY SR-27 between LM 26.9 and LM 27.9 slide repair and bridge and retaining wall construction: The contractor will begin work on SR-27 (Suck Creek Road) from LM 26.9 to LM 27.9 to repair a slide and construct a bridge. From Monday 04/25/2022 through Friday 04/29/2022 a single lane closure will be setup with traffic controlled by flaggers. Additionally, on 04/25/2022, traffic lights will be turned on and run flashing yellow for one week. Then on 05/02/2022 the traffic lights will be turned on to control one lane two-way traffic. Please use caution when driving through the area.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Voiles/CNV307]

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY SR-28 (HWY. 28) Utility Work both directions from LM 1.73 to LM 2.98: Mobile lane closures along SR-28 between Stove Cave Road and Frank Tate Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/24/22 through 06/01/22 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. [2022-128]

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY SR-8 (HWY. 8) Utility Work both directions from LM 23.32 to LM 24.15: Mobile lane closures along SR-8 between Dennis Road and Dogwood Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 04/07/22 through 05/12/22 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. [2022-172]

VAN BUREN COUNTY SR-30 (STATE HWY. 30) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 15.4 to LM 15.6: Traffic is reduced to one lane with temporary traffic signals for work on a slide.

 

DISTRICT 29

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-60 widening from the 4-lane north of I-75 (LM 17.2) to SR-306 (LM19.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will be performing earthmoving operations and removal of structures. Crews will also be working on foundations for a new bridge over Candies Creek. Brief, intermittent lane closures are possible on SR-60 during daylight hours as this work occurs. Motorists should expect daily lane closures Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3:30 PM at Georgetown Rd (SR-60) and Villa Drive to support the installation of a new gas line. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone, watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control and for trucks entering/leaving the highway. Speed limit through work zone will be reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Wagner/CNV130]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-311 (DALTON PK. S.E.) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.41 to LM 5.3: ROAD CLOSURE and DETOUR on Dalton Pike SE between Baldwin Road and Blackburn Road from 9:00 am Monday through 4:00 pm Friday with the road reopening over the weekend. Motorists should reduce speed and follow the detour signage. Businesses and residences will be accessible in the detour area. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 04/11/22 through 05/02/22. [2021-816]

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 at Exit 33 (SR-308, Lauderdale Highway) bridge work and ramp upgrades:  There are lane shifts in both the Southbound and Northbound lanes from MM 31 to MM 33. All lanes will be reduced to 11-feet wide in both directions as work continues on this project.

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

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-312 (HARRISON PK.) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 3.1 to LM 3.2: TDOT maintenance crews will close SR-312 to all traffic between the intersection with White Oak Rd NW and White Oak Valley Rd NW to replace a failed storm drainpipe. This closure will begin at 6:00 PM on Friday 04/22/22 and will remain in place until 12:00 PM on Monday 04/25/22. Detour signs will be posted re-routing traffic around the closure on White Oak Valley Rd. NW, Rollins Ridge Rd NW, and White Oak Rd. NW.

[TDOT/Maint - Benton/MAINT]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): Williams Street is closed to all traffic at the I-24 underpass to support the installation of new storm drainage structures for the new frontage road. Traffic will still be able to access the ramps to I-24 and US-27, but no through traffic will be allowed on Williams Street between West 21st Street and West 25th Street. Traffic will detour around the closure via West 21st Street and Broad Street. Signs will be posted. The contractor will be working on new bridge construction, storm drainage structures, and utility relocation. Chestnut Street is closed at the I-24 underpass and will remain closed until the construction of bridge #2 is complete. Detour routes are posted. During this reporting period starting on Thursday April 21, there will be a lane closed on Market St. from 7:00 PM-7:00 AM as the contractor works to install Storm Drains on Market St. On Wednesday night of this reporting period from 9:00 PM-6:00 AM there will be one lane closed on I-24 EB from MM177-MM178. On Thursday (April 28) from 9:00 PM-6:00 AM there will be intermittent rolling roadblocks on I24 EB from MM 175 to MM178 as the contractor begins the installation of the new overhead signs and removal of the existing overhead signs. On Friday (April 29th) from 9:00 PM-9:00 AM, there will also be intermittent rolling roadblocks on I24 EB from MM175 to MM178. During these two nights, drivers are advised of possible long delays in this area, and it is recommended to find alternate routes.

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

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 concrete repair from MM 6.6 to MM 12.8: Starting Monday of this reporting period, there will be lane closures on I-75 Southbound from 9:00 PM-6:00 AM starting at MM 12.6 to MM 6.6. Once they finish the Southbound lane they will start on the Northbound lanes on this project.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Curtis/CNW046]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-124 TDOT Maintenance westbound from MM 0 to MM 1: TDOT Maintenance will close the outside lane of I-124 on 04/26/2022 from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM for vegetation control. The closure will start at the NB Broad Street on ramp and extend north for one mile. [TDOT/WALLACE/MAINT]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 TDOT Bridge Maintenance westbound at MM 178.3: Region 2 Bridge Repair will be performing nighttime deck patching maintenance Wednesday, April 27th, on I-24 over the Riverwalk beginning at 9:00 PM. West bound traffic will be affected.

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 179.3 to MM 180: TDOT maintenance will close the shoulder of I-24 EB between MM 179.3 and MM 180 on 04/28/2022 and 04/29/2022. The closure will take place between the hours of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM for vegetation control. [TDOT/WALLACE/MAINT]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 TDOT Contractor both directions from MM 4.9 to MM 6.6: SM&E will close the shoulder on I-75 between MM 4.9 and 6.6 to perform exploratory soil drilling for a future interchange project. These closures will occur from Sunday, 04/24/2022, to Thursday, 04/28/2022. [SM&E/Wallace/Maint]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-17 (GLASS ST.) Utility Work northbound at LM 6.25: Shoulder closure between Awtry Street and Campbell Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be aware of personnel. If possible, recommend motorists to find an alternate route. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/28/22 through 04/27/22 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. [2022-071]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (HIXSON PK.) Utility Work both directions from LM 18.51 to LM 18.71: Shoulder and single lane closures between Thatcher Road and Armstrong Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 04/11/22 through 04/22/22 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. [2022-025]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (RINGGOLD RD.) Utility Work westbound at LM 3.20: Shoulder and single lane closures between Marlboro Avenue and Tombras Avenue. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 04/21/22 through 04/27/22 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. [2022-247]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (TAFT HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 22.01 to LM 22.2: Shoulder and single lane closures between Fairmount Road and Dowler Lane. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/15/22 through 05/04/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2021-636]

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 04/21/22, 04/22/22, 04/25/22, 04/26/22, and 04/27/22 from 7 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM. Closures will last about 2 hours per location. The contractor will have intermittent flagging operations during daytime non-peak hours for utility work, delivery of materials and equipment. A portion of Tucker Road has been closed from Spalding Drive to 5400 Tucker Road to allow for grading and utility operations. Flagging will be required on Spalding Drive for utility and storm drainage installation.

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

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (Amnicola Highway) bridge repair over SR-153: For motorists who will be traveling north on Highway 153 intending to exit on to Amnicola Highway towards Chattanooga State and downtown, please take note that beginning Friday, April 22 at 9:00 AM the bridge over SR-153 will be closed until Saturday afternoon on April 23 to facilitate pouring a new concrete driving surface as part of a TDOT project to upgrade infrastructure. Right turns only will be allowed therefore Kings Road and the marina will not be affected. Detour signs will be posted directing drivers to go over the Chickamauga Dam and immediately exiting right on to a route through two roundabouts, proceeding down Access Road to DuPont Parkway to reach their destination. Some temporary inconvenience is unavoidable, and please understand all other options were considered.

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

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-41, US-76) Bachman Tubes cleaning: On Thursday night of this reporting period, the contractor will close the tunnels from 8:00 PM-6:00 AM for cleaning. There will be a signed detour for traffic to follow to get around the closure.

[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNV157]

HAMILTON COUNTY The construction of an S.I.A. to VW: The contractor will be performing operations at the intersection connecting the S.I.A. route, Ferdinand Piech Way, & Volkswagen Dr. The new 4-way signalized intersection has begun operation & traffic has been shifted to the new alignment. Ferdinand Piech Way will still be closed to through traffic. Traveling public should be cautious of the new traffic pattern in effect including a lowered speed limit. The traveling public should also be alert to the entrance and exit of construction vehicles & staff on and around the jobsite and the connecting roadways. Flaggers may be onsite directing traffic.

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

MCMINN COUNTY SR-310 bridge repair over Conasauga Creek (LM 4.4): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on placing new asphalt overlays on the bridge. SR-310 is reduced to a single lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal to support this work. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and obey all traffic signals and related signage. RESTRICTIONS: 10-foot horizontal clearance.

[Southern Constructors, Inc./Wagner/CNV301]

MEIGS COUNTY SR-304 repair of bridge over Big Sewee Creek (LM 4.8): The contractor will be performing bridge repair operations on the SR-304 bridge over Big Sewee Creek. During this project, SR-304 will have lane closures with 10ft width restrictions. A detour will be in place redirecting SR-304 truck traffic onto Watts Bar Hwy & SR-58. During repair operations, only one lane of traffic shall remain open for local traffic. A temporary traffic signal shall be in place to direct traffic thru the construction zone.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV305]

POLK COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) bridge over the Ocoee River: During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on grading the approaches to the new bridge. Brief intermittent lane closures are possible on US-64 (SR-40) Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM as the contractor works to relocate utility lines and place temporary paving 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-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 this project. Expect possible long delays as flaggers will be directing traffic on this project.

[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 has been moved back in its normal traffic pattern.

[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 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 TDOT mowing operations: There will be possible short-term lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Region 2 in order to perform mowing activities on an as-needed basis. In addition to performing the work, regional Operations crews will also 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 and/or lane closures in order to perform guardrail repair. These closures will take place on the interstate nightly Sunday through Thursday from 7 PM to 6 AM and daily Monday through Friday 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.

[Cumberland Guardrail, Inc./Harris/CNV112]

REGION 2 The random on-call attenuator repair on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor will be making repairing attenuators on I-75 Southbound at Exit 7 in Hamilton County and on SR-40 Eastbound in the median MM 18.92 in Polk County this week. Shoulder closures will be utilized to allow the contractor to repair the damaged attenuators. Motorists should use caution in these areas and watch for workers.

[LU, Inc./Harris/CNV111]

REGION 2 The on-call concrete pavement repair on various interstates and state routes: During the daytime the contractor will be repairing concrete pavement on the SR-111 NB on and off-ramps to SR-1 in White County. Half the width of the ramps will be closed during construction. Please slow down and use caution when driving through the work zone.

[Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC/Voiles/CNU373]

REGION 2 The random 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 always remain open to traffic on the interstate during any work that is performed.

[LU, Inc./Harris/CNV272]

REGION 2 The random on-call pavement marking on various interstate and state routes: Contractor will be performing mobile operations to retrace pavement markings on various routes throughout Meigs County. Motorists should expect temporary traffic stoppages and be alert of construction personnel when 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.

[Blevins Enterprises, Inc./Curtis/CNV302]

 

RESTRICTIONS

MCMINN COUNTY - CNV301: 10-foot horizontal clearance.

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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