Construction Report for Parts of East and Middle Tennessee - December 3 - 9, 2009
Friday, December 04, 2009 | 05:25am
BRADLEY COUNTY, Installation of an Intelligent Transportation System in the City of Cleveland: The contractor will have daytime lane and shoulder closures between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM on various local routes in order to begin installation of intelligent transportation system. Estimated completion date is March 2010.
CLAY COUNTY, SR-52 bridge construction over New Hope Branch beginning east of New Hope Branch (LM 15.75) to the Cumberland River (LM 17.49), including grading drainage and paving: The contractor will be installing traffic control devices. There are no lane closures scheduled at this time. The contractor is using a flagging operation to navigate construction equipment through the project. Estimated project completion date is November 2010.
COFFEE COUNTY, SR-53 bridge construction over I-24 at MM 110 and road widening project (LM 0.00 to LM 4.14): The contractor is currently working on the bridge over I-24. The contractor will have nighttime lane closures on I-24 from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Detours will be set in place on SR-53 in order to route traffic around construction activity throughout this report period. Estimated completion date is November 2010.
COFFEE COUNTY, SR-127 construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge over I-24 between MM 117 and MM 121: (Recovery Act Project)The contractor will have no lane closures on I-24. Estimated completion date is August 2010.
COFFEE COUNTY, I-24 resurfacing project from Noah Fork Creek (LM 3.45/MM100) to US-41 (LM 8.77/MM105): (Recovery Act Project)The contractor will have lane closures from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning to perform punch list items with joint sealant. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated completion date is December 2009.
COFFEE COUNTY, US-41 (SR-2) construction of a welded steel girder bridge over the Duck River (LM 12.72) including grading, drainage, and paving: (Recovery Act Project)Contractor is currently clearing and installing signs. Estimated completion date is November 2010.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, SR-101 (Lantana Rd.) widening project, including grading, drainage, installation of signals and paving from SR-282 (Dunbar Rd.) to SR-392 (Miller Ave.): (Recovery Act Project)The contractor will be performing clearing work, grading activities and utility relocation. There will be short lane closures and temporary lane stoppages for utility relocation. Estimated completion date is October 2011.
FENTRESS COUNTY, US-127 (SR-28) grading, drainage, and paving beginning at 0.2 miles north of Big Dry Creek (LM 24.57) and extending to 1.7 miles north of Jamestown (LM 26.26): The contractor is currently performing grading operations. There are no lane closures scheduled at this time. The contractor is using a flagging operation to navigate construction equipment through the project. Estimated project completion date is May 2010.
GRUNDY COUNTY, SR-56, construction of a precast structure over Firescald Creek (LM 21.30), including grading, drainage, and paving: (Recovery Act Project) The contractor is currently performing bridge work on the project. Estimated completion date is April 2010.
HAMILTON COUNTY, US-27 FROM I-24 to the Olgiati Bridge: Geotechnical crews from PSI will be in the area performing core drilling for a future TDOT project. There will be no lane closures as a result of this activity, but there may be occasional shoulder closures during nighttime hours. Please be alert for workers and equipment near the roadway.
HAMILTON COUNTY, I-75 widening project from 1.1 miles south of Lee Highway (SR-2, US-11) to 1.2 miles north of Lee Highway (SR-2, SR-11): The contractor will only need a lane closure on I-75 during this period if there is an emergency situation which requires maintenance of items. If a lane closure is required, one lane of traffic will remain open at all times.
The contractor will have lane closures on Hill Top Road, Hunter Road, Snow Hill Road, Mountain View Road, Lee Highway, and Old Lee Highway from 8:30 AM until 7:00 PM to construct new roadway and accommodate bridge demolition and gas line construction. However, the contractor must move off the roadway from 2:30 PM until 3:00 PM each day during the shift change at Miller Industries. One lane will remain open at all times. The temporary slip ramp to I-75 South is now open at Hilltop Drive. Drivers needing to access I-75 South from the Hunter Road area can now do so by using the ramp at hilltop Drive, avoiding the Ooltewah interchange altogether. The slip ramp has its own dedicated lane onto the interstate so drivers accessing I-75 South via ramp are not required to merge when entering the interstate. The temporary ramp will be in place for the remainder of the project. The bridge on Old Lee highway is now open to traffic. The truck station located at the end of the project on I-75 South is now closed and will remain closed for the duration of the project.Estimated completion date is December 2010.
HAMILTON COUNTY, US-27 (I-124) repair of 15 bridges from I-24 (MM 0) to the Olgiati Bridge (MM 2.0): This project is complete and awaiting final inspection and addressing of punchlist items. Estimated completion date is December 2009.
HAMILTON COUNTY, US-41 signal installation at intersection of Ringgold Road and Camp Jordan Parkway: (Recovery Act Project) There will be temporary shoulder closures in both directions at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Camp Jordan Parkway. There will also be some nighttime work during this period. Estimated completion date is December 2009.
HAMILTON COUNTY, construction of concrete bulb-tee beam bridge on US-11 (SR-2, Cummings Hwy.) over Lookout Creek (LM 3.64) including grading, drainage and paving: The contractor will be implementing lane closures and temporary lane shifts between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Saturday in the work zone during construction operations. Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic control. Estimated completion date is July 2011.
HAMILTON, BRADLEY, and MARION COUNTIES, I-75 / I-24 / SR-153 / SR-29 construction of an intelligent transportation system on various interstate and state routes in and near Chattanooga: The contractor will implement shoulder closures throughout this report period within the project area on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM and anytime on the weekend as part of the ITS construction. The contractor will implement lane closures at the following location between the hours of 10:00 pm. and 5:00 a.m. the next morning to install the overhead structures for the Dynamic Message Signs. To maintain safety to the motoring public, this work over the affected traffic lanes will require pacing traffic while the structures are being lifted into position. Possible traffic stoppage for a maximum of 15 minutes can be expected at the locations listed below. Delays can be experienced during those hours. Should weather require the scheduled work at each location to be postponed, the structures will be installed on the next available night.
Friday, December 4, 2009 thru Wednesday, December 9, 2009: Night Work 10:00 PM until 5:00 AM
I-75 NB @ MM 10.4 – Right lane closure. One lane is to remain open.
I-75 SB @ MM 13.7 – Alternating Left & Right lane closure. One lane is to remain open.
SR 153 NB & SB @ MM 2.0 – Alternating Left & Right lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
I-75 SB @ MM 6.7 – Alternating Left & Right lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
I-75 SB @ MM 6.7 – Alternating Left & Right lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
I-75 NB @ MM 2.0 – Alternating Left & Right lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
I-75 SB @ MM 2.5 – Left lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
I-24 EB @ MM 183.5 - Alternating Left & Right lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
I-24 WB @ MM 180.8 - Alternating Left & Right lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
I-24 EB @ MM 179.6 - Alternating Left & Right lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
Estimated completion date is December 2010.
LINCOLN and FRANKLIN COUNTIES, US-64 grading, drainage, construction of concrete box bridges, and paving beginning 0.25 miles east of SR-275 (Flintville Road) and extending 0.152 miles east of the Lincoln County / Franklin County Line: The contractor will have lane shifts around construction area. Estimated completion date is January 2011.
McMINN COUNTY, US-11 BUSINESS ROUTE (SR-39. MADISON AVE.), installation of signals at Cook Drive: This project is complete pending final inspection. Estimated completion date is December 2009.
MEIGS COUNTY, Lamontville Road construction of a box bridge over Price Creek (LM 4.39) including grading, drainage and paving: (Recovery Act Project)The road over this bridge will be closed down and traffic detoured for the duration of this project. Detour signs are posted to re-direct traffic around the construction area. Estimated completion date is May 2010.
MEIGS / RHEA COUNTY, SR-60 resurfacing project from Meigs County line (LM 0.0) to near Five Points Road (LM 2.52) in Rhea County: (Recovery Act Project) This project is complete pending final inspection. Estimated completion date is December 2009.
POLK COUNTY, US-64 (SR-40) grading, drainage, and paving beginning east of US-411 (SR-33) and extending to west of the Ocoee River: The contractor has shifted traffic to Phase Two of the project. One lane of traffic in each direction is open from the bridge over US-411 (SR-33) to the Ocoee River. The speed limit has been changed in this construction zone to 35 MPH with flaggers to assist with traffic control. Estimated completion date is September 2010.
POLK COUNTY, US-411 (SR-33) grading, drainage, construction of three bridges, and paving beginning 0.23 miles south of Lowery Road and extending to 0.32 miles south of Welcome Valley Road: The contractor is excavating, installing drainage structures, and constructing a bridge over the Ocoee River. Estimated completion date is October 2011.
POLK COUNTY, US-411 (SR-33) grading, drainage, construction of three concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridges, and paving beginning at the Benton City Limits and extending to SR-30: (Recovery Act Project) The contractor is currently relocating utilities and grading. Flaggers will be present in the work zone. Estimated completion date is September 2011.
POLK COUNTY, SR-314 (Parksville Rd.) resurfacing from US-64/SR-40 (LM 0.00) US-411/SR-33 (LM 6.08)(Recovery Act Project) The contractor will have lane closures beginning at 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM to perform resurfacing. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic control. Estimated completion date is December 2009.
POLK COUNTY, US-64 (SR-40) rockfall mitigation project beginning at LM 17.5 to LM 17.8: Hand scaling, drilling, and trim blasting operations are expected to continue through the time period as weather permits.
PUTNAM COUNTY, I-40 resurfacing project from MM 267.25 to MM 274: (Recovery Act Project) The contractor will have lane closures to perform stone and striping operations between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated project completion date is December 2009.
PUTNAM COUNTY, I-40 rockfall mitigation at various locations: The contractor will have daytime shoulder closures in order to place signs on project. The nighttime lane closures will be needed to place mix and set barrier rail to route traffic around construction activities. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Lane closures will be from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Estimated completion date is July 2010.
PUTNAM COUNTY, SR-62 grading, drainage, and paving from east of Meadow Creek to west of Jim Garrett Road: The road will be closed with a marked detour. Estimated completion date is August 2010.
RHEA COUNTY, SR-29 Widening Project from SR-68 Junction to Spring City North City Limits: A traffic shift is in place on the south end of the project to allow construction of a retaining wall next to Spring City Memorial Gardens. Additional signal lights (dedicated left turn) and pedestrian cross walk signals have been installed at Piccadilly Avenue and at Jackson Avenue. The speed limit throughout the job is posted at 40 MPH. Motorists should be alert for short intermittent lane closures / stoppages which may occur on SR-29 (US-27) due to work within close proximity of the roadway. Tallent Lane has been re-opened and Kemmer Road has been closed for construction of a box bridge. Please note that some lane assignments on Piccadilly Avenue and on Jackson Avenue have changed. Drivers are urged to be attentive and follow the pavement markings and signs. Also, please pay special attention to the electronic turn restriction signs, which are activated by a train passing through town. Estimated completion date is April 2011.
WARREN COUNTY, US-70S (SR-1) relocation of roadway from Centertown to Spring Valley Road including construction of two concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridges, grading, drainage, and some paving: (Recovery Act Project) Grading operation on this project is active. All lanes and side roads are open. Estimated completion date is August 2011.
WARREN COUNTY, SR-286 bridge replacement project (Westwood Bridge) for construction of a concrete bulb-tee bridge over the Barren Fork River (LM 2.54) including grading, drainage and paving:Bridge is closed and will remain closed for the duration of the project. Detours will be posted. Estimated completion date is December 2010.
WARREN COUNTY, SR-56 bridge replacement project (Beersheba St. Bridge) for construction of a concrete bulb-tee bridge over the Barren Fork River (LM 11.77) including grading, drainage and paving:There will be no long-term lane closures as a result of this project. The existing bridge will remain open until construction of a new adjacent structure. The contractor may have intermittent short-term lane closures to move equipment. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic control. Estimated completion date is September 2011.
WHITE COUNTY, Fancher Mill Road construction of concrete I-beam bridge over Taylor Creek (LM 0.19): (Recovery Act Project) The road will be closed with a marked detour. Estimated completion date is September 2010.
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.
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