West Tennessee Construction November 5 – November 11, 2009

Thursday, November 05, 2009 | 06:48am
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-76: Widening from Sydnor & Winston Roads to McKenzie. Watch for construction equipment entering and leaving roadway.  Speed Limit 45MPH. Traffic has been shifted to the new roadway.
 
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-22:(Recovery Act Project) bridge replacement, (Lexington Street) south of court square to SR-22 BYP CLOSED. Detour route posted.
 
DECATUR COUNTY, US 412 (SR 20) Widening Project:  Widening project from near the Henderson County line to Bear Creek Rd. will result in temporary lane closures each day.
 
DYER COUNTY, I-155 Bridge Repair: bridge repairs, over Mississippi River.  Northbound and Southbound shoulders are closed.
       Friday, November 6 7AM through Friday, November 13 7AM (24 hours), westbound and eastbound. The contractorwill have lane closures in order to re-paint the steel structure and perform concrete repairs. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Once the contractor starts he has to keep going till he is finished.
 
DYER COUNTY, SR-210:bridge repairs, over branch LM-0.30. Roadway is closed to traffic. Detour route posted.
 
FAYETTE COUNTY, Bridge Repair (5) on I-40
       Friday, November 6 8PM through Monday, November 9 6AM, westbound and eastbound. The contractorwill have lane closures in order to remove the existing surface, repairing the bridge deck and repaving 1 bridge at LM-6.40 (MM 33.40). One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. (There will be no wide loads permitted this weekend). 
 
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-425: grade, drain and paving operations beginning west of Gann Road to Salem Street.
 
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-43:, grade, drain, installation of signals and paving operations at Old Medina Road. Speed Limit 45MPH.
 
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-76: (Recovery Act Project) A widening project from SR 43 to the Carroll County line will result in temporary lane closures each day. Motorists are advised to travel with caution.
 
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-76:bridge repairs over north fork of the Forked Deer River, reduced to one lane with temporary signal. Use caution. The speed limit has been reduced to 35mph for the duration of the construction project.
 
HARDEMAN COUNTY, SR-125 Bridge Repair: Traffic will be reduced to one lane between Summit Street and Cedar Street (LM 19) for bridge deck replacement. Motorists should use caution and be prepared to stop at signal.
 
HARDEMAN and McNAIRY COUNTIES, SR-15: construction of 4-lane highway from McClintock Rd to SR-225
 
HARDEMAN and McNairy COUNTIES, SR-125: bridge repairs, over branch LM-19.00. Roadway reduced to one lane with temporary signal. Use caution.
 
HARDIN COUNTY, SR-15: construction of 4-lane highway from near Savannah to Firetower Road. Watch for construction equipment entering and leaving roadway.
 
HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-20: construction of 4-lane highway from Madison County line to west of Crucifer Road. Watch for construction equipment entering and leaving roadway.
 
HENRY COUNTY, SR-54 Widening:A widening project to add a turn lane to SR 218 will result in intermittent lane closures on weekdays.
HENRY COUNTY, SR-69A: bridge repairs, over the Big Sandy River LM-0.13, roadway reduced to one (10’ 6”) lane with temporary signal
 
HENRY COUNTY, SR-76: A widening project between Old Iron Road and Paris Whitlock Road will result in temporary lane closures each day. This project will also result in lane closures on SR 54 between Highway 140 and SR 218.
 
McNAIRY COUNTY, US 64 (SR 15):(Recovery ActProject) Widening project between SR 225 and Sandy Flat Road will result in traffic shifts. Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through this work zone. Be alert for trucks and equipment entering and leaving the roadway.
 
McNAIRY COUNTY, SR 5: Between SR 142 and McNairy-Chester County line, temporary lane closures on weekdays for the installation of a new traffic signal.
 
OBION COUNTY, SR-22:bridge repairs, over North Reelfoot Creek LM-15.63 and Indian Creek LM-23.35.  
 
OBION COUNTY, SR-5: bridge replacement, over Cane Creek LM-22.37 and over North Fork Hoosier Creek LM-18.22.  Roadway reduced to one (12’) lane northbound with temporary signal.
 
OBION COUNTY, SR-89:bridge replacement at log mile 5.9 – log mile 6.3. Traffic is being controlled by a temporary signal.
 
Region 4, Relensing of Snowplowable Markers on various Interstates & State Routes
BENTON COUNTY
       Sunday, November 1 through Friday, November 6, I-40 westbound and eastbound MM 120.00 to
Exit 116/SR-114, Natchez Tracefrom 6PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
 
MADISON-HAYWOOD COUNTIES
       Sunday, November 8 through Friday, November 13. I-40 westbound and eastbound MM 95.11 to
MM 43.27 from 6PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
 
REGION 4, Installation of Longitudinal Cable Barrier Rail on various Interstate & State Routes
HENDERSON COUNTY
       Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4, I-40 eastbound MM 100.00 to MM 101.00 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
HENDERSON-MADISON COUNTIES
       Thursday, November 5 through Tuesday, November 10. I-40 westbound and eastbound MM 102.0 to MM 83.0 from 8PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
MADISON COUNTY
       Sunday, November 8 and Monday, November 9, I-40 westbound MM 72.55 to MM 71.00 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10, I-40 eastbound MM 71.63 to MM 74.55 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11, I-40 eastbound MM 73.00 to MM 75.50 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12, I-40 westbound MM 72.55 to MM 71.00 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
FAYETTE-SHELBY COUNTIES
       Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10, I-40 westbound MM 27.00 to MM 25.00 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times. 
       Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13, @ Sam Cooper westboundon I-40 MM 27.00 to MM 25.00 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
       Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11, I-40 westbound MM 19.00 to MM 18.00 from8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12, I-40 westbound @ Sam Cooper MM 11.50 to MM 11.00 from 8PM-6AM nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
 
REGION 4, On-Call Guardrail Repair
SHELBY COUNTY
       Tuesday, November 10, 2AM-4AM. I-40 Eastbound near Exit 14/Whitten Road, one lane closed, three lanes open.
       Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11, 11PM-2AM. I-40 Eastbound “Off” ramp @
Exit 20/Canada Road, will be closed between 8PM-11PM and then will be open, but impede from 11PM-2AM.
       Wednesday November 11, 2AM-4AM. I-40 Eastbound near Exit 20/Canada Road, one lane closed, one lane open.
 
SHELBY COUNTY, Seismic Retrofit on the bridge on I-40 over the Mississippi River 
Existing three lane cross-section (arch spans) weekday closure
       Thursday, November 5 6AM until 7PM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Thursday, November 5 7PM until Friday, November 6 6AM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), two lanes closed Eastbound (one lane open).
       Friday, November 6 6AM until 7PM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Friday, November 6 7PM until Monday November 9 6AM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), two lanes closed Eastbound (one lane open).
       Monday, November 9 6AM until 7PM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Monday November 9 7PM until Tuesday, November 10 6AM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), two lanes closed Eastbound (one lane open).
       Tuesday November 10 6AM until 7AM:  There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Tuesday November 10 7PM until Wednesday, November 11 6AM:  There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), two lanes closed Eastbound (one lane open).
       Wednesday November 11 6AM until 7PM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Wednesday November 11 7PM until Thursday November 12 6AM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), two lanes closed Eastbound (one lane open).
Existing two lane cross-section (east of the arch spans) weekend closure
       Thursday, November 4 until Friday, November 6 7PM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
       Friday, November 6 7PM until Monday, November 9 6AM: .  There will be one lane closed Westbound (one lane open), one lane closed Eastbound (one lane open).
       Monday, November 9 6AM through Wednesday, November 11:  There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open). NOTE: Work during the weekend closure will be located east of the arch spans; neither ramp will be closed. Any delays due to weather will cause these closures to be canceled or rescheduled.
 
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51/Thomas Street) at Wolf River: bridge construction. Roadway reduced from 4 lanes to one (11’) lane in each direction.
 
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 at Mallory Avenue: Widening of exist bridges, 3 lanes reduced to 2 each direction. Southbound will be shifted to the newly widening roadway. Traffic switched to new roadway. There will no longer be access to Mallory (Exit 9) from Northbound I-55. Use Third St (Exit 7) detour to Mallory. Riverside Drive from Mallory Avenue to Devant Street is closed indefinitely.  This existing section of roadway will be new location of the northbound I-55 entrance ramp. Use the newly constructed Riverport Road extension as an alternate route.
       Thursday, November 5 through Wednesday, November 11, northbound from 9AM-3PM. The contractor will haveintermittent lane closures to work on interstate bridge construction (Bridges 3 & 4). One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times.
 
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 Resurfacing at Mississippi state line to Nonconnah Creek:
       Thursday November 5 through Wednesday, November 11: I-240 northbound and southboundfrom 7PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have lane closures in order to perform paving operations. One lane will be maintained at all times. Ramps may be impeded or closed at certain times.
       Thursday November 5 through Wednesday, November 11: I-55 northbound and southboundfrom 7PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have lane closures in order to perform paving operations. One lane will be maintained at all times. Ramps may be impeded or closed at certain times.
 
SHELBY COUNTY, SR 1:SR 1 (HWY 70) has been reduced to one lane between SR-385 (Paul W. Barret Memorial Pkwy.) and Shelby-Fayette County line for bridge repairs. A temporary traffic signal installed at the bridge location is being used to direct traffic thru the area.
 
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-14 (Austin Peay Highway):(Recovery ActProject)grade, drain and paving operations, beginning north of SR-206 and extending to 1.2 miles east of SR-384.
 
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-59:(Recovery ActProject) bridge replacement, over drainage ditch of Little Beaver Creek LM-24.54.
 
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-431: (Recovery ActProject) Resurfacing work between SR 216 and the Weakley-Obion County line will result in lane closures each day.
 

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