Construction Report for Upper East Tennessee (Tri-Cities Area), December 3 - 9, 2009
Friday, December 04, 2009 | 05:20am
Sullivan County, I-81 between South of Exit 63 and North of Exit 69 (Resurfacing): The contractor is finishing up this resurfacing project. Motorists are asked to use caution in this area.
Sullivan County, SR 126 between West Central Street and Plainview Drive (Small Drainage Structure): Traffic has been shifted to the temporary run-around. Motorists are asked to use caution in this area as workers begin the work of replacing the existing drainage structure. Construction equipment will be entering and exiting the area.
Ongoing Projects:
Sullivan County, SR 126 between SR 75 and Franklin Drive (Small Drainage Structures): Traffic has been shifted to the temporary run-around. Motorists are asked to use caution in this area as workers begin the work of replacing the existing drainage structure. Motorists need to be alert to equipment entering and exiting the area.
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.
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.
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 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/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.