Interstate Construction Report, September 24-30
Thursday, September 24, 2009 | 08:28am
I-24
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail: Thursday September 24 through Wednesday September 30, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Davidson, Maury, Marshall, and Giles Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
CHEATHAM and ROBERTSON COUNTIES, TDOT Maintenance: Thursday September 24 through Wednesday September 30, 8AM-4PM, There will be one lane periodically closed on I-24 eastbound and westbound in Cheatham and Robertson Counties between mile marker 23 and mile marker 28 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:
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REGION 3 Relensing of Snowplowable Markers on various Interstate Routes
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o Davidson- I-24 MM 40-46 & 53-64
o Rutherford-I-24 MM 70-78 & 81-89
REGION 3 Attenuator Repair:Tuesday September 29, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 westbound to I-65 northbound at the Silliman Evans Bridge in order to repair an attenuator.
REGION 3 Attenuator Upgrade (Site-Safe Products)Friday September 25, 9AM-3PM, There will be shoulder closures on I-24 eastbound at I-440 westbound in order to install an attenuator.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
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o I-24, both directions between Old Hickory Blvd and Bell Road (MM 40 to MM 61)
THOMAS & ASSOCIATES: Thursday September 24 through Wednesday September 30, each day, 2PM, There will be rolling roadblocks on I-24 eastbound and westbound near Waldron Rd. (Exit 64) for blasting. Local police officers will be utilized for this operation.
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 resurfacing activity. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated completion date is November 2009.
COFFEE COUNTY, I-24 cable guardrail project from MM 102 to MM 105: The contractor will have lane closures on I-24 East to install cable guardrail between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated project completion date is October 2009.
COFFEE COUNTY, I-24 resurfacing project from SR-55 (LM 14.72/MM111) to the Arnold Engineering Development Center (LM 20.78/MM117): (Recovery Act Project) The contractor will have lane closures from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning to perform resurfacing activity. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated completion date is September 2009.
HAMILTON COUNTY, I-75 / I-24 sign installation project at various locations in the vicinity of the 1-24 / I-75 Split, including paving: This project is complete. Estimated completion date is September 2009.
I-124
HAMILTON COUNTY, US-27 (I-124) repair of 15 bridges from I-24 (MM 0) to the Olgiati Bridge (MM 2.0): The northbound lanes are all open to traffic. Throughout this report period the contractor will have nightly lane closures on US-27 South from 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following morning for bridge deck repairs. One lane will be maintained at all times during this nightly work. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained on US-27 South daily from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM. The entrance ramp from west MLK Blvd. onto US-27 (I-124) South is now reopened. Estimated completion date is September 2009.
I-26
No construction activity to report at this time.
I-40
REGION 4, Maintenance: Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 09. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
SHELBY COUNTY, Seismic Retrofit on the bridge on I-40 over the Mississippi River:
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SHELBY COUNTY, REGION 4, On-Call Guardrail Repair:
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FAYETTE COUNTY, Bridge Repair (5) on I-40: Friday, September 25 8PM through Monday, September 28 6AM, westbound and eastbound. The contractorwill have lane closures in order to perform partial and full depth deck repair on 4 bridges. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times.
HAYWOOD COUNTY REGION 4, On-Call Guardrail Repair: Wednesday, September 30, 2AM-6AM, nightly: I-40 Eastbound MM 48.8 east of Exit 52, one lane closed, one lane open.
MADISON COUNTY, Interstate 40 Resurfacing: Thursday, September 24 eastbound and westbound from 7PM-5AM. The contractor willhavelane closures in order toperformjoint andpavement repairs. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:
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HICKMAN COUNTY TDOT Maintenance: Thursday September 24 and Tuesday September 29, 8PM-5AM, Alternating lane closures I-40 eastbound and westbound between mile marker 162 and 163 for milling and paving ends of bridges. One lane will remain open.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
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o I-40, both directions between US-70 and Old Hickory Blvd (MM 196 to MM 222)
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o I-40, both directions, between the I-24 Interchange and Old Hickory Blvd (MM 213 to MM 222), 3 lanes remain open (multiple locations for foundation installation).
o I-40, Westbound, between US70S and east of Charlotte Pike (MM 196 to MM 203), 2 lanes remain open (multiple locations for foundation installation).
o I-40, both directions, between Donelson Pike and Briley Pkwy (MM 216 to MM 215).
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- Friday September 25th 8pm to Monday September 28th 6am, 1 left lane in both directions, 4 lanes to remain open.
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o I-40 Westbound, MM 196, US 70S, 2 lanes remain open
o I-40 Eastbound, MM 201, Charlotte Pike, 2 lanes remain open
o I-40 Eastbound, MM 202, East of Charlotte Pike, 2 lanes remain open
o I-40 Westbound, MM 203, West of White Bridge Rd, 2 lanes remain open
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-40 from Charlotte Pike to Westboro Dr: (Recovery Act Project)
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DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-40 and Robertson Road Interchange: (Recovery Act Project) Thursday September 24 through Wednesday September 30: No closures or blasting scheduled.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Utilities:
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REGION 3 Relensing of Snowplowable Markers on Interstate Routes
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o Davidson I-40 MM 213-223
o Wilson-I-40 MM 223-250
SMITH COUNTY - I-40 from SR 53 to the Putnam Co. line: (Recovery Act Project) Thursday September 24 through Wednesday September 30, 7PM-6AM, One lane of I-40 eastbound and westbound will be closed in order to mill and pave the roadway. One lane will remain open in each direction.
PUTNAM COUNTY, I-40 cable guardrail project from MM 273 to MM 276: The contractor will have lane closures on I-40 East to install cable guardrail between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated project completion date is October 2009.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I-40 resurfacing from MM 306 to MM 311 (Plateau Road): Work on this project has resumed. The contractor will have nighttime lane closures from 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following morning for cold planning and resurfacing activities. The Contractor will have daytime shoulder closures to install delineators. Estimated completion date is October 2009.
COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Marker 437 and 438: On Tuesday, September 29, 2009, motorists should be alert for utility workers present in this area between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews install overhead cables. Motorists should be alert for closed shoulders, equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
I-140
No construction activity to report at this time.
I-240
REGION 4, Maintenance: Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 09. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
SHELBY COUNTY, REGION 4, On-Call Guardrail Repair:
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I-440
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:
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REGION 3 Attenuator Repair: Thursday September 24, 9AM-3PM, There will be shoulder closures on I-440 westbound at 21st. Ave and I-440 eastbound at Hillsboro Rd. in order to repair an attenuator.
DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
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o I-440, both directions between Hillsboro Pike and I-24 (MM 3 to MM 7)
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Concrete Pavement Repair on I-440: (Recovery Act Project) Friday September 25, 8PM through Monday September 28, 6AM, I-440 westbound will be closed from I-24 to I-65 for concrete repairs.
REGION 3 Attenuator Upgrade (Site-Safe Products): Friday September 25, 9AM-3PM, There will be shoulder closures on I-24 eastbound at I-440 westbound in order to install an attenuator.
I-640
No construction activity to report at this time.
I-55
REGION 4, Maintenance:Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 09. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55: resurfacing at Mississippi State Line to Nonconnah Creek.
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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.
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SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 ITS cable/radar/electrical installation:
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I-155
REGION 4, Maintenance: Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 09. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
DYER COUNTY, I-155 Bridge Repair: bridge repairs, over Mississippi River. Northbound and Southbound shoulders are closed.
I-65
DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
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o I-65, both directions between Concord Rd and Long Hollow Pike (MM 70 to MM 97)
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- I-65, both directions, between Concord Rd and the I-440 Interchange (MM 71 to MM 80), 2-3 lanes remain open (multiple locations for foundation installation).
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:
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I-75
HAMILTON COUNTY, I-75 / I-24 sign installation project at various locations in the vicinity of the 1-24 / I-75 Split, including paving: This project is complete. Estimated completion date is September 2009.
HAMILTON COUNTY, I-75 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. They will also implement the following lane closures:
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10:00 PM until 5:00 AM
o I-75 NB & SB @ MM 2.0 to 2.5 – Double Left lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
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10:00 PM until 5:00 AM
o I-75 NB & SB @ MM 2.0 to 2.5 – Double Left lane closure. Two lanes are to remain open.
Estimated completion date is December 2010.
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): Each night throughout this report period, the contractor will have lane closures on I-75 Northbound and Southbound between MM 10 – MM 12 from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following morning to set new barrier rail, realign existing barrier rail to accommodate paving and demolition operations. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times.
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Estimated completion date is December 2010.
BRADLEY COUNTY, I-75 resurfacing from east of SR-60 (LM 9.75/MM 25) to 4 miles south of the McMinn County Line (LM 15.35/MM 31): (Recovery Act Project) The contractor will have nightly lane closures from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning to perform resurfacing activity. The only restrictions are for holidays and sporting events, and no closures will exceed three miles. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Estimated completion date is September 2009.
KNOX COUNTY, I-75 North and South between I-640 and Callahan Drive (Exit 110): (Recovery Act Project) On Sunday nights through Thursday nights motorists should be alert for possible lane closures on I-75 between I-640 and Callahan Drive between the hours of 8 p.m. (Southbound) 9 p.m. (Northbound) and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert potential long delays and use extreme caution through this area.
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North between Mile Marker 121 and Mile Maker 122: On Thursday night, September 24, 2009, and Sunday night, September 27, 2009 through Thursday night, October 1, 2009 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, motorists should be alert for a lane closure on I-75 North through this area as crews install longitudinal cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution in this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North between Mile Markers 142 and 145: On Thursday night, September 24, 2009, and Sunday night, September 27, 2009 through Thursday night, October 1, 2009 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, motorists should be alert for a lane closure on I-75 North through this area as crews install longitudinal cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution in this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 South between Mile Markers 144 and 147: On Thursday night, September 24, 2009, and Sunday night, September 27, 2009 through Thursday night, October 1, 2009 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, motorists should be alert for a lane closure on I-75 North through this area as crews install longitudinal cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution in this area.
I-275
No construction activity to report at this time.
I-81
GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Marker 23 (SR 34/US 11E) and Mile Marker 25: Motorists should be alert for workers present through this area as crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should use caution through this area.
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. Motorists are asked to use caution in this area.
Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity.
Most work is weather dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather.
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