Roadway Activity Report for the Lower East and Upper Cumberland (January 29 - February 04, 2026)

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-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. Pickens Street will be temporarily closed for new storm drain installation. Officer Street will be utilized as a detour during this closure. [APAC - Atlantic, Inc./Cleveland/CNZ243]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 [15.056-15.56] from Crossville city limits to Seventh-Day Adventist Church and School bridge replacement: The contractor has closed SR-24 at LM 15.06 to LM 15.6. 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. RESTRICTIONS: Both lanes of SR-24 are closed at LM 15.06 to LM 15.6.
 [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Crossville/CNZ206]

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 opened North Grace Hill Drive at the existing intersection of SR-28 (US-127) for construction activities. The contractor has scheduled to close Lawson Road at the intersection of Cline Road to install a drainage pipe beginning on 01/26/26. A detour will be posted to utilize Tabor Loop. 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]

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 will continue normal working activities throughout the project limits. During this work, temporary lane closures are possible, and flaggers will be present. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the work zone and should be aware of construction equipment adjacent to the roadway.
 [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. Nighttime lane closures from 8 PM to 6 AM are scheduled on I-24 East and West between Germantown Road and through the I-75 interchange for placement of permanent thermoplastic pavement markings and work on punch list items. This night work will continue weekly from Sunday through Thursday during the months of January and February. The contractor will start daytime closures (9 AM to 3 PM) on North and South Terrace for various pavement repairs, milling and final pavement. This work is scheduled to take place Monday through Friday, weather permitting, and will occur weekly through mid-February until completed. As this work on North and South Terrace progresses it will be necessary to temporarily close exit and entrance ramps from I-24 so that crews can safely pave these areas. Paving crews are currently working on North Terrace, the exit and entrance ramps from I-24 West between South Moore Road and Belvoir Avenue are scheduled for temporary closure (9 AM to 3 PM) on Monday (2/2) and Tuesday (2/3) weather permitting. The contractor is also planning to close exit and entrance ramps during the day (9 AM to 3 PM) for the next week to complete finishing/staining of ramp retaining and noise walls. These closures are scheduled as follows: Monday (2/2) & Tuesday (2/3) exit and entrance ramps to I-24 East (between Belvoir Avenue and S. Moore Road), Wednesday (2/4) entrance ramp to I-24 East (between S. Moore Road and McBrien Road), Thursday (2/5) & Friday (2/6) exit ramp from I-24 West (between McBrien Road and S. Moore Road) and Monday (2/9) & Tuesday (2/10) exit and entrance ramps from I-24 West (between S. Moore Road and Belvoir Avenue). Message boards, signs and detours will be provided to warn motorists of these closures and to guide them to the next available exit or entrance ramp. The contractor will also be implementing the weekend closure of a single traffic lane in each direction (North and South) of I-75 near the East Brainerd Road (Exit 3) interchange. Closing these lanes will allow the contractor to safely access and complete the remaining median concrete pavement for the new bridge over the CSX railroad under construction on I-75. The first weekend is proposed for Friday, February 6, beginning at 9 PM until Monday, February 9 at 6 AM on I-75 South and I-75 North. Due to winter weather and cold temperatures, there is a contingency plan to close these lanes on I-75 South and North next weekend from Friday, February 13 at 9 PM until 6 AM on Monday, February 16 if needed to complete this work. 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 and time when adequate conditions exist. 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.
 [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, and Shallowford Road exit ramps and 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 speed limit has been reduced on I-75 throughout the project limits. Nightly lane closures are permitted 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-17 (ST. ELMO AVE.) Utility Work both directions at LM .74: Flagging assisted lane closures on SR 17 (St. Elmo Hwy) between 51st St and 49th Ave. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/15/2026 through 01/29/2026 from 9 AM to 2 PM [2025-696].

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (CUMMINGS HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM .69 to LM .79: Flagging assisted lane closures on SR-2 (Cummings HWY) between Hills Dr. and 4347 Cummings HWY. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/22/2026 through 02/05/26 from 9 am - 2 pm [2025-648]

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]

POLK COUNTY SR-33 (HWY. 411) Utility Work both directions from LM 2.83 to LM 5.35: Flagger assisted lane closures on SR-33 (411 Hwy) between Ridge Rd and Waters Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/12/2026 through 02/13/26 from 8 am - 3 pm. [2023-855]

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-136 construction from north of the SR-111 interchange to south of the I-40 interchange: The contractor will continue normal working activities throughout the project limits. During this work, temporary lane closures are possible, and flaggers will be present. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the work zone and should be aware of construction equipment adjacent to the roadway. [Rogers Group, Inc./Cookeville/CNV284]

REGION 2 The on-call cable barrier repair on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor will have short-term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform cable barrier rail repair. These closures will take place daily Monday through Friday during daylight hours on the interstates and some major divided highway state routes. There many also be nightly Sunday through Thursday from 7 PM to 6 AM, rarely and only as needed. 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/CNZ205]

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 interstates 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 for punch list operations. 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]

RHEA COUNTY SR-30 (DAYTON MTN. HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM .13 to LM 2.22: Flagging assisted lane closures on SR-30 (Dayton Mtn HWY) between Walker Rd. and Tigues Creek Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/12/2026 through 02/27/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm [2025-725]

WHITE COUNTY SR-111 [15.25-16.25] from O'Connor Rd to Old Kentucky Rd culvert replacement: The left lane of both the Northbound and Southbound side of SR-111 are closed until further notice. At this time the contractor will be constructing median crossovers to allow for later work to be completed. Motorists are encouraged to use caution as they approach the work zone, and they should be prepared to stop. Motorists should also be aware that the posted speed limit will be reduced within the work zone when work begins. [Rogers Group, Inc./Cookeville/CNZ902]

 

RESTRICTIONS

CUMBERLAND COUNTY - CNZ206: Both lanes of SR-24 are closed at LM 15.06 to LM 15.6.

 

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