Roadway Activity Report for the Lower East and Upper Cumberland (November 20-26, 2025)

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 [15.35-19.309] from MM 31 to MM 35 (McMinn County Line) resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane closures in both directions, which will occur Sunday nights through Friday nights, 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should exercise caution and pay attention to construction signage. The speed limit will be reduced during paving operations. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNY261]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-40 [5.1-9.7] from Lyles Rd. to Bradley-Polk County Line resurfacing: During this reporting period, the contractor will continue final pavement marking work on SR-40. Temporary lane closures will be necessary during daytime hours on weekdays while work is performed. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone and be aware of equipment in the area. [APAC - Atlantic, Inc./Cleveland/CNZ020]

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 perform punch list work on SR-60 in Bradley County. Intermittent lane closures may be necessary while work occurs.
 [Summers-Taylor, Inc./Cleveland/CNV130]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-74 [11.445-11.83] from Whaley Road to SR-60 APD-40 drainage improvements: During this reporting period, the contractor will continue storm drain installation and grading work on SR-74. Intermittent flagging operations and shoulder closures will be necessary periodically. Motorists should use caution and reduce speed when traveling through the work zone. Officer Street with be closed at the intersection of SR-74 from 7 AM 11/20/25 until 6 PM 11/24/25. Pickens Street will be utilized as a detour for local traffic during this closure.
 [APAC - Atlantic, Inc./Cleveland/CNZ243]

CAMPBELL, COFFEE, DAVIDSON, DICKSON, GILES, GREENE, HAYWOOD, KNOX, MCMINN, SHELBY, AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY. The installation of Weigh-in-Motion technology at 28 sites on various Interstate and State Routes: No Region 2 Lane Closures this week on CNX913.  [Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc./Maint - R2/CNX913]

COFFEE COUNTY I-24 (MM 117) construction of an overpass carrying Wattendorf Memorial Highway/AEDC Road, including grading, drainage, retaining walls, and paving: Drivers can expect short-term flagging operations for trucks entering and exiting the work zone on Wattendorf Highway. Please use caution when traveling through the work zone.
 [Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Tullahoma/CNZ029]

COFFEE COUNTY SR-55 construction from First Avenue (LM 2.0) to SR-16 (US-41A, N. Jackson St, LM 2.6) in Tullahoma: Phase 1 of roadway widening and bridge replacement on SR-55 (Wilson Ave.) will continue this week. The contractor may use temporary lane shifts to complete storm structure installations. Phase 1 traffic shift has reduced lanes from 3 to 2 from Cedar Lane to near Grau Lane in order to continue bridge replacement and storm drainage work.
 [Dement Construction Company, LLC/Tullahoma/CNX912]

COFFEE COUNTY SR-55 repair of the bridge over the Little Duck River (LM 14.0): There will be daily alternating lane closures to finish bridge repair work from 6 AM to 6 PM. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Tullahoma/CNX412]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 [15.056-15.56] from Crossville city limits to Seventh-Day Adventist Church and School bridge replacement: The Contractor is scheduled to close SR-24 at LM 15.06 to LM 15.6 on 11/19/25. This closure will remain in place for the duration of the project. The posted detour is along SR-462 and SR-1. The Contractor will be working on general clearing activities and utility work initially. Once initial work is completed, the Contractor will proceed with the replacement of the bridge over the Obed River. Motorists should use caution and utilize the posted detour. [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Crossville/CNZ206]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127 S.) Utility Work both directions from LM 0.44 to LM 5.94: Northbound and Southbound Lane closures on SR-28 (HWY 127 S.) between Lowes Gap Rd. and Willard Brown Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 10/30/25 through 02/25/2026, from 9 am - 2 pm. [2025-659]

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): The contractor continues grading activities throughout the project limits. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. The contractor has scheduled paving operations beginning on the north end of the project on the proposed alignment. The contractor has closed North Grace Hill Drive at the existing intersection of SR-28 (US-127) for construction activities. Motorists should utilize South Grace Hill Drive as the detour with appropriate signs. Traffic has been moved to a temporary alignment on Plateau Road and permanent alignment on Potato Farm Road. Flaggers and advanced warning signs will accompany any closures. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone as traffic patterns change. [Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Crossville/CNV009]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-298 [8.35-9.02] from north of Catoosa Canyon Dr to south of Obed Pines Rd construction of a small drainage structure: The contractor continues construction activities on Genesis Road (SR-298). Both lanes of Genesis Road (SR-298) at LM 8.35 to LM 9.02 have been closed and will be closed for the duration of the project, with a posted detour route along SR-28 (US-127) and SR-62. The contractor will be working to replace a culvert underneath Genesis Road and installing retaining walls. RESTRICTIONS: Both lanes of Genesis Road (SR-298) are closed from LM 8.35 to LM 9.02. [J. Hill Excavating, LLC/Crossville/CNZ103]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-462 from SR-28 (US-127N / LM 3.1) to SR-298 (Genesis Road / LM 4.6) in Crossville: The Contractor anticipates paving SR-28 northbound at the intersection of SR-462 at LM 16.7. This work is expected to take place on 11/19/25. Activities will require temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages on SR-28 and Interstate Drive (SR-462). Flagging operations will accompany these closures with appropriate signs. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone. [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 has shifted traffic to phase 2 on the newly constructed portions of SR-28 LM 0.90 to 1.98 in Fentress County. Work will proceed on the existing alignment of SR-28. Flaggers are being used intermittently as needed to control traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution, be aware of new traffic signs and pavement markings, and watch for construction equipment and personnel throughout the project.
 [Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Cookeville/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 grading and construction activities throughout the project. Temporary lane closures and periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities, and motorists should be prepared to stop while traveling through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to obey the posted speed limit and to watch for construction equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway. The West end of Old Liberty Road will be closed to through traffic due to construction activities. Motorists and EMS will need to use the East entrance of Old Liberty Road to gain access and follow detour signs.
 [Twin K Construction/Cookeville/CNV012]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2: Nightly Lane closures will regularly occur on this project, 9 PM to 6 AM, on I-75 North and South between Exit 1 (East Ridge) and Exit 3A (East Brainerd Road/ SR-320) and on I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road, MM182 to MM185, for various construction activities. These closures may temporarily reduce traffic to a single lane. Uniformed police officers will be present in these work zones to assist with traffic management and to enforce traffic laws. (Note: In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday there will be no lane closures on this project from noon on Wednesday, November 26th through Monday, December 1st at 6 AM. A nighttime closure (9PM to 6 AM) of the entrance ramps from South Terrace to I-24 East is scheduled for Thursday (11/20) to paint and texture coat the retaining and noise walls along the ramps. The contractor will use message boards and post detours to guide traffic to the next available entrance ramp during these closures. Nighttime lane closures from 8 PM to 6 AM are scheduled on I-24 East and West between Germantown Road and the I-75 interchange for placement of asphalt paving on Thursday (11/20) and from Sunday (11/23) through Tuesday (11/25). At times, traffic may be temporarily reduced to a single lane while this work is taking place. As crews pave traffic lanes, it will be necessary to temporarily close entrance and exit ramps along I 24 for crews to safely perform their work. Message boards and detours will be posted to guide traffic to the next available ramp. Most of the remaining work items on this project are temperature and weather-sensitive. If any of them are canceled due to inclement conditions, they will be rescheduled to take place on the next available day when adequate conditions exist. Also, nighttime lane closures from 9 PM to 6 AM are scheduled on I-75 North and South at the railroad bridge south of the East Brainerd Road interchange (Exit 3) on Thursday (11/20) and from Sunday (11/23) through Tuesday (11/25). These closures are necessary to allow the contractor access to the bridge and median area to make preparations for pouring the remaining portion of the new railroad bridge on I-75.) It may also be necessary to do short-duration (15 to 30 minutes) rolling roadblocks during the day or night for patching potholes, clearing debris or repairing guardrail, attenuators, etc. Portions of the left lane on North and South Terrace between Germantown Road and Spring Creek Road will remain closed for the installation of drainage structures, sanitary sewers, retaining and noise wall construction.
 [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Maj Prj - Blevins/DB2101]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at the Hamilton Place Mall interchange: The SR-153 southbound ramp to I-75 northbound has been reduced to one lane. Traffic shifts have been implemented on I-75 northbound, Shallowford Road entrance ramps, Shallowford Road exit ramps, and the Hamilton Place Mall exit ramp. Hamilton Loop Road is closed for retaining wall construction and storm drainage installation between the intersections near Markman’s Jewelers and Texas Roadhouse. The contractor has implemented a traffic shift on Hamilton Place Blvd. shifting NB and SB traffic to the east side of the existing roadway from near the I-75 SB on-ramp to near Bams Drive for the installation of storm drainage. The contractor will maintain 1 lane of traffic in each direction throughout this area. On the nights of 11/19/25 and 11/20/25, the contractor will be closing the right lane of the I-75 SB Ramp Off to Hamilton Place Blvd from 9 PM to 6 AM for paving operations on Hamilton Place Blvd. There will be lane closures and flagging operations on Hamilton Place Blvd and Goodwin Drive on 11/19/25 and 11/20/25 during the paving operations. The speed limit has been reduced on I-75 throughout the project limits. Nightly lane closures are permitted from 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should use caution, paying attention to construction signage and watching for construction vehicles and personnel. [Summers-Taylor, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNX358]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (BRAINERD RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 12.93 to LM 13.03: Flagging assisted lane closures on Brainerd Rd. Between Germantown Rd. and Belvoir Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/06/25 through 12/12/25 from 9 am - 2 pm/ [2025-687]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 18.80 to LM 18.86: Flagger assisted lane closures on SR-2 (Lee Hwy) between McCutcheon Rd and Elm Dr. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 10/2/25 through 12/19/25 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2024-338]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 [20.72-25.756] from SR-111 to Old Dayton Pk. Resurfacing: The contractor is resurfacing US-27 requiring temporary lane closures throughout the project length. The contractor's schedule is 7 AM to 7 PM and weather dependent. Some work may be completed at night to facilitate the project schedule.  [Rogers Group, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNZ034]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 [5.04-5.27] from Bachman Tubes to Bachman Tubes Tunnel Cleaning: The Bachman Tunnel will be closed 11/20/2025 from 8 PM to 6 AM for cleaning. A detour will be in effect during the closures to direct traffic to alternative routes. This work is weather permitting. [Diamond Specialized, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNZ133]

MARION COUNTY SR-108 [2.8-3.24] slide mitigation: The contractor will be performing slide mitigation operations, including grading, drainage and paving on SR-108 in Marion County at LM 2.8. The roadway will be reduced to one lane controlled by temporary traffic signals. The project completion date is 08/31/2027. Please use caution when driving through the work zone.
 [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Dunlap/CNZ226]

MARION COUNTY SR-2 [17.2-17.3] from 17.2 to 17.3 construction: The contractor will be performing grading and drainage operations on SR-2 in Marion County near LM 17.25. This work will require a lane shift for the EB traffic; the WB traffic will be unaffected. Please slow down and use caution when driving through the work zone. [Talley Construction Company, Inc./Dunlap/CNZ244]

MCMINN COUNTY I-75 [0-2.06] from MM 35 (Bradley County Line) to MM 37 resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane closures in both directions, which will occur Sunday nights through Friday nights, 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should exercise caution and pay attention to construction signage. The speed limit will be reduced during paving operations. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNY261]

MCMINN COUNTY I-75 [2.06-4.32] from MM 37 to MM 39.5 resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane closures in both directions, which will occur Sunday nights through Friday nights 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should exercise caution and pay attention to construction signage. The speed limit will be reduced during paving operations.
 [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNZ109]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-30 (DECATUR PK.) Utility Work both directions from LM 9.29 to LM 9.64: Flagging assisted lane closures on Decatur Pike between Oak St. and Howard St. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/17/2025 from 9 AM to 2 PM with a rain date of 11/21/2025from 9 AM to 2 PM [2025-712]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-30 (LILLARD HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 16.43 to LM 16.45: Northbound and southbound lane closures on SR-30 (David W. Lillard Hwy) at the intersection of Blair Branch Rd. and SR 30 (Daivid W. Lillar Hwy.) Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Detour signage, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/17/25 through 12/19/25 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2025-483 and 2025-484]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-39 from west of Cook Drive to SR-30 and from SR-310 to the Monroe County Line: During this reporting period, the contractor will complete punch list work on SR-39. Motorists should be aware of workers in the area performing this work. Intermittent lane closures and flagging operations around the work area will be necessary.
 [Rogers Group, Inc./Cleveland/CNZ038]

POLK COUNTY SR-68 construction of bridge over Brush Creek (LM 16.4): During this update period, the contractor will continue punch list work on SR-68 in Polk County. Intermittent lane closures may be necessary to complete this work.
 [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Cleveland/CNX347]

POLK COUNTY SR-68 over SR-40 the construction of bridges: During this reporting period, the contractor will continue construction on the SR-68 North bridge. All SR-68 traffic is using the existing SR-68 South bridge while construction occurs on the new SR-68 North bridge. All SR-40/SR-68 interchange traffic will utilize the SR-68 South interchange ramps. A temporary 3-way stop has been implemented at the intersection of the SR-40 interchange ramp and SR-68. Motorists are encouraged to slow down when entering the construction zone and look out for new stop signs on SR-68 near the SR-40/SR-68 interchange.
 [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Cleveland/CNZ042]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-111 (STATE HWY. 111) TDOT Maintenance southbound at LM 3.53: SR-111 southbound will be reduced to one lane from 7 AM-3:30 PM starting Monday 11/24/25 - 11/25/25 and from 7 AM-12 PM on Wednesday 11/26/25 due to shoulder work. Motorists are encouraged to follow signage and use caution when in the area.

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. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of construction personnel and equipment adjacent to the roadway. [Rogers Group, Inc./Cookeville/CNV284]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (CROSSVILLE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 35.55 to LM 38.09: Eastbound and Westbound Lane closures on SR-24 (Crossville Hwy.) between E. Wilder Ave. and Walker Farm Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/06/25 through 05/06/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2025-521]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-84 (CALFKILLER HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 1.0 to LM 8.0: Flagger assisted lane closures on SR-84 (Calfkiller Hwy) from the White County line to Hidden Acres Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/24/25 through 11/30/25 from 8 am - 3 pm. [2023-577]

REGION 2 Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Life Cycle Replacement: No lane closures this week.
 [Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga East/CNX413]

REGION 2 Snow-plowable marker re-lensing: The contractor continues snow-plowable lens replacement on the following routes: Picket County SR-28 from LM 1.590 - 7.140, SR-52 from LM 0.000 - 2.260, SR-111 from LM 0.000 - 12.055, SR-154 from LM 0.000 - 5.726, SR-295 from LM 0.000 - 5.030, and SR-325 from LM 0.000 - 12.625, and Fentress County SR-28 from LM 0.000 - 33.580, SR-52 from LM 4.420 - 13.600, SR-52 from LM 17.620 - 27.930, SR-62 from LM 0.000 - 12.710, SR-85 from LM 0.000 - 11.010, SR-154 from LM 0.000 - 13.480, SR-296 from LM 0.000 - 3.030, SR-297 from LM 0.000 - 8.790, and SR-325 from LM 0.000 - 2.540. The contractor is expected to perform this work in the evening (8 PM - 6 AM) and will be utilizing a mobile operation. Motorists should use caution and expect delays when contract crews are present.
 [W.L. Markers Inc./Cookeville/CNZ053]

REGION 2 The crack sealing at various locations on various State Routes: The contractor will have lane closures between 5 AM and 5 PM for crack sealing operations. Work will continue 7 days per week unless the contractor stops for weather or other logistical purposes. Locations: Cumberland County SR-28 LM 14.96 to 8.25, Overton County SR-111 LM 3.29 to 10.69, Clay County SR-52 LM 20.58 to 26.60, Putnam County SR-111 LM 0.00 to 2.03
 [Reynolds Sealing and Striping, Inc./McMinnville/CNZ143]

REGION 2 The on-call guardrail repair and new guardrail installation on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor will 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.
 [Reynolds Fence and Guardrail, Inc./McMinnville/CNZ112]

REGION 2 The sweeping on various Interstate and State Routes: Sweeping operations are planned throughout Region 2 this reporting period. Sweeping operations are mobile operations along the inside and outside shoulders with impacts to adjacent traffic lanes. These operations will occur at night between 8 PM and 6 AM for interstate and high traffic state routes, while daytime sweeping can be anticipated between 9 AM to 3 PM for lower traffic state routes.
 [Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNY210]

REGION 2 Various Interstate and SRs - Cable Barrier Repair: The contractor will have short-term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform cable barrier rail repair. These closures will take place on the interstate nightly Sunday through Thursday from 7 PM to 6 AM, as needed and daily Monday through Friday. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times. Typically, only a shoulder closure will be used in the median, but lane closures will be employed as needed.
 [LU, Inc./McMinnville/CNY183]

 

RESTRICTIONS

CAMPBELL, COFFEE, DAVIDSON, DICKSON, GILES, GREENE, HAYWOOD, KNOX, MCMINN, SHELBY, AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY - CNX913:

CUMBERLAND COUNTY - CNZ103: Both lanes of Genesis Road (SR-298) are closed from LM 8.35 to LM 9.02.

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