Tri-Cities and Upper East Tennessee Construction Report for January 21 - 27, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010 | 08:14am
Changed Conditions or New Projects:
Ongoing Projects:
Carter County, SR 400 from East Mill Street to SR 67 (Broad Street): Contractor will be installing storm drains from Mill Street to Broad Street. Motorists should be alert for men and equipment on or near the roadway.
Sullivan County, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive (Bridge Replacement): The contractor is working either end of the bridge preparing to set deck panels. Motorists are asked to use caution and watch for equipment and workers at or near the roadway.
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.
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.
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.
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.