Construction Report for Upper East Tennessee (Tri-Cities Area), November 19 - 25, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009 | 05:23am
Changed Conditions or New Projects:
Sullivan County, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive (Bridge Replacement): The contractor is in the process of setting the beams on this bridge. Motorists are asked to use caution and watch for equipment and workers at or near the roadway.
Ongoing Projects:
Sullivan County, SR 126 between West Central Street and Plainview Drive (Small Drainage Structure): The contractor is working on placing fill material to build the temporary run-around. Once this is complete then the contractor will place asphalt in order to shift traffic, this will enable the contractor to replace the drainage structures.
Sullivan County, SR 1 (US 11W) Intersection with SR 394 and Hines Road (Intersection Modification): The new traffic signals have been turned on and are now controlling traffic at this intersection. Also the speed limit in this area has been permanently reduced to 45 mph. Motorists are asked to use caution in this area.
Sullivan County, SR 126 between SR 75 and Franklin Drive (Small Drainage Structures): The contractor is working on placing fill material to build the temporary run-around. Once this is complete then the contractor will place asphalt in order to shift traffic. This will enable the contractor to replace the drainage structures. Motorists need to alert to equipment and later the traffic shift.
Carter County, SR 400 from East Mill Street to SR 67 (Broad Street): Work on the project has started with the relocation of utilities. Motorists should be alert for men and equipment on or near the roadway.
Carter County, SR 143 from the North Carolina State Line to SR 37 (Resurfacing): The contractor has begun resurfacing activities on this project. Motorist should be alert for intermittent lane closures as work progresses.
Carter County, SR 173 from the Unicoi County Line to SR 37 (Resurfacing): The contractor has begun resurfacing work on this route. Motorists should be alert for flaggers.
Johnson County, SR 34 from Triplett Road to the North Carolina State Line (Resurfacing): The contractor is resurfacing the roadway of this route and will have a lane closed during work hours. Motorists should be aware of work on the roadway.
Carter County, SR 400 (Lynn Avenue) over Watauga River (Bridge Replacement): Intermittent lane closures will be implemented in both lanes throughout the project. Motorists should be aware of construction equipment on and near the highway and workers near the roadway.
Sullivan County, I-81 between South of Exit 63 and North of Exit 69 (Resurfacing): The contractor is continuing this resurfacing project. This work will cause temporary lane closures at night between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am Sunday through Friday. Motorist will also encounter narrowed ramps at Exit 63, 66 and 69 as the contractor works on repairing these ramps. Motorists are asked to use caution in this area.
Sullivan/Hawkins Counties, Netherland Inn Road Bridge over North Fork Holston River (Bridge Replacement): The contractor is working on dressing up the project. Motorists may encounter temporary lane closures. Motorists are asked to use caution.
Carter County, SR 67 between SR 159 (US 321) and Johnson County Line (Bridge Repair): The contractor has begun work on this project. The project will require one lane to be closed to traffic throughout the project duration, with a temporary traffic signal to conduct traffic flow. Due to LANE WIDTH restrictions, any vehicle wider than 11 feet will need to find an alternate route to reach their destination. Motorists should expect traffic delays due to the lane closure and allow extra time for travel.
Washington County, Bob Davis Road and Sid Martin Road (Bridge Replacement): The contractor has closed both Sid Martin Road and Bob Davis Road for the construction of a new bridge on Bob Davis Road. These roads will be closed for the duration of this project which has an estimated completion date of April 30, 2010. Motorists are asked to use caution in this area and to follow the Detour Signs that have been placed.
Johnson County, SR 34, Small Drainage Structure Replacement near Corner Lane: The contractor will be mobilizing equipment on project for replacement of a drainage structure. Utility relocations will precede actual construction. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment in the roadway area.
Unicoi County, SR 395, Small Drainage Structure Replacement near Honey Wilson Lane: The contractor will be mobilizing equipment on project for replacement of a drainage structure. Utility relocations will precede actual construction. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment in the roadway area.