Interstate Construction for October 14 through October 20, 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010 | 09:15am

I-24

REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Smith, Wilson, Sumner, Giles, and Robertson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:

Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM, There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install devices, electrical service, and testing.
- I-24, both directions, between Old Hickory Blvd and Bell Rd (MM 40 to MM 61)
Tuesday October 19 and Wednesday October 20, 8PM-5AM, I-24 Eastbound at MM 39, one mile north of Old Hickory Blvd. One right lane closed - one lane to remain open.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Bridge Inspection

Tuesday October 19, 9AM-3PM, I-24 eastboundon the Silliman Evans Bridge the right lane will be closed for bridge inspection. Two lanes will remain open.
Wednesday October 20, 9AM-3PM, I-24 westboundon the Silliman Evans Bridge the right lane will be closed for bridge inspection. Two lanes will remain open.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:

Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 21, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 21, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for ditch cleaning.
Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 21, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, and Saturday October 16 and Sunday October 17, 6AM-6PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
Thursday October 14, 8PM-3AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 eastbound between mile marker 52 and mile marker 54 for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
Tuesday October 19, 8PM-3AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 westbound between mile marker 52 and mile marker 54 for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.

DAVDISON COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-24 from SR 45 (OHB) to I-65:

Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 8PM-6AM, There will be lane closures from the I-24/I-65 split westbound to the Old Hickory Blvd. exit in order to perform parapet repairs.
Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 9AM-6PM, There will be lane shifts on the ramps at OHB and Briley Pkwy. (eastbound and westbound) in order to clean and seal joints and cracks. Eastbound work will be between 9AM and 6PM. Westbound work will be between 6AM and 3PM. Traffic on the ramps will be maintained.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Median Drainage Improvement on I-24 near MM 53.0:Saturday October 16, 5AM-3PM, The left lane of I-24 eastbound and westbound will be closed near MM 53.0 in order to perform final clean up on the project.

COFFEE COUNTY, I-24 resurfacing project from U.S. 41 (MM 105) to SR-55 (MM 111): The contractor will have nighttime lane closures on I-24 from 7:00 PM-- 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday nights to perform paving operations. One lane will be maintained in each direction at all times. Estimated project completion date is October 2010.

MARION, HAMILTON, and BRADLEY, 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. There also may be weeknight lane closures throughout the project between the hours of 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM, nighttime weekend lane closures between the hours of 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM, and intermittent temporary stoppages of traffic (less than 15 minutes) at various locations throughout the project area to allow the contractor to perform ITS work. THP will assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is December 2010.

MARION COUNTY, I-24 at Exit 152 construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge on U.S. 72 (SR-27) including grading, drainage, and paving: The contractor will be clearing, relocating utilities and installing barrier rail. The contractor will have a lane closure on I-24 East between MM 151 - 153 from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM to install portable barrier rail. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times. Flaggers and THP will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is September 2012.

HAMILTON COUNTY, rehabilitation of the bridge on I-24 East over the U.S. 27 ramp to I-24 East (MM 177-179) and the bridge on South Seminole Drive over I-24 (MM 181-183): The contractor will have nighttime lane closures in both I-24 work zones from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sundays through Thursdays to perform bridge rehabilitation work. At least one lane will be maintained at all times. At the I-24 Eastbound bridge site, a traffic shift is now in place, and I-24 East traffic will utilize the marked two-lane Exit 178 off-ramp as an I-24 East detour so the contactor can perform work on the bridge deck of I-24 East over U.S. 27 North in downtown Chattanooga. This traffic shift will be in place until the project is completed. I-24 westbound traffic will not be affected. TheSouth Seminole Bridge over I-24 in Chattanooga is now reduced single-lane bridge. This one-lane operation is necessary to make repairs to the concrete deck surface of the bridge. Traffic signals have been installed at each end of the bridge to regulate the flow of traffic through the area. This one-lane traffic operation will remain in place while the repairs to the bridge are being completed. Motorists are advised to anticipate short delays when traveling through this area. Estimated project completion date is November 2010.

I-124

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. There also may be weeknight lane closures throughout the project between the hours of 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM, nighttime weekend lane closures between the hours of 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM, and intermittent temporary stoppages of traffic (less than 15 minutes) at various locations throughout the project area to allow the contractor to perform ITS work. THP will assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is December 2010.

I-26

UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 40 and 43: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this bridge deck repair and resurfacing project. Motorists should expect possible delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

I-40

SHELBY COUNTY, Seismic Retrofit on the bridge on I-40 over the Mississippi River:

Various closures for existing six lane cross-section (arch spans and westward):
- Wednesday October 13, through Wednesday October 20: There will be two eastbound and two westbound lanes closed.
Various closures for existing four lane section (east of the arch spans):
- Wednesday October 13, through Wednesday October 20: There will be one eastbound and one westbound lane closed.
I-40 will be reduced to one eastbound and one westbound lane for traffic until mid-November 2010.
The westbound “On” ramp (Ramp IL/D) located just east of the arch spans will be closed.

REGION IV On-Call Guardrail:

Wednesday October 13 through Wednesday October 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at the following locations to repair damaged guardrail and cable rail.
- I-40, Shelby County, westbound (Exit 1B to Exit 1A), one lane to remain open.
- I-40, Shelby County, westbound (MM 8.6), two lanes to remain open.
- I-40, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 9.0 to MM 9.3), two lanes to remain open.
- I-40, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 9.2 to MM 9.5), two lanes to remain open.
- I-40, Shelby County, eastbound Exit 12,”Off” ramp shift left to Sycamore View from I-40 eastbound.
- I-40, Shelby County, westbound Exit 14/Whitten Road “Off” ramp shift right.
- I-40, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 17.5 to MM 17.8), two lanes to remain open.
- I-40, Shelby County, westbound Exit 18/Perkins Road, southbound at I-240 “On/Off” ramp, two lanes to remain open.
- I-40, Shelby County, westbound (MM 24.5 to MM 24.0), one lane to remain open.
- I-40, Shelby County, westbound (MM 24.6 to MM 24.3), one lane to remain open.
- I-40, Fayette County, westbound (MM 36.0 to MM 29.0), one lane to remain open.
- I-40, Haywood County, westbound Exit 52, “Off” ramp shift right onto I-40.
- I-40, Madison County, eastbound (MM 75.0 to MM 75.5), one lane to remain open.
- I-40, Benton County, eastbound and westbound (MM 122.0 to MM 133), one lane to remain open.

FAYETTE COUNTY-Re-Surfacing on I-40 Eastbound MM 27 through MM 35:Sunday October 17 through Friday October 22, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be one lane closed on I-40 eastbound, Mile Marker 27.0 through Mile Marker 35.0, for milling and paving operations. Tennessee Highway Patrol will assist with traffic control.

HENDERSON COUNTY-Resurfacing on I-40 between Mile Marker 115 and 121:Sunday October 10 through Friday October 15, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be one lane closed on I-40 eastbound and westbound from Mile Marker 115 to Mile Marker 121 for scoring and striping operations..

CHEATHAM COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 8PM-5AM, (excluding Weekends), There will be one lane periodically closed on I-40 eastbound and westbound in Cheatham County between Mile Marker 189 and Mile Marker 192 in order to patch potholes on the concrete bridge deck. One lane will remain open.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:

Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 21, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 21, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for ditch cleaning.
Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 21, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, and Saturday October 16 and Sunday October 17, 6AM-6PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
Thursday October 14, 8PM-3AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 eastbound between mile marker 52 and mile marker 54 for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
Tuesday October 19, 8PM-3AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 westbound between mile marker 52 and mile marker 54 for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:

Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM, There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install devices, electrical service, and testing.

o I-40, both directions, between US 70 and Old Hickory Blvd (MM 196 to MM 222)

DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-40 and Robertson Road Interchange:(Recovery Act Project):

Saturday October 16, 6AM through Monday October 18, 5AM, Shift traffic on White Bridge Road to allow for restriping of northbound lanes. Close southbound lanes of White Bridge Road and shift traffic to allow for demolition of west half of the White Bridge Road overpass. Outside left turn lane of I-40 westbound off-ramp will remain closed until overpass reconstruction is complete. Right lane of southbound Briley Parkway will be closed until overpass reconstruction is complete. One lane will remain open in each direction.
Tuesday October 19 and Wednesday October 20, 8PM-5AM, Closure of two lanes of I-40 east and west bound for demolition of White Bridge Road overpass. One lane in each direction will remain open.

PUTNAM COUNTY, I-40 rockfall mitigation at various locations: The contractor will have a right shoulder closure in order to work on the project. Nighttime lane closures will be needed to set barrier rail to route traffic around construction activities. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. Each lane has been narrowed to a 10 foot width. The possibility exists daily for potential traffic pacing due to rock blasting activities. Emergency lane closures on an as needed basis will be implemented during daylight hours to accommodate pothole repair. All other lane closures will be from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Estimated project completion date is October 2010.

PUTNAM COUNTY, I-40 resurfacing from SR-136 (MM 287, LM 19.65) to Falling Water River (MM 292, LM 24.16): The contractor will have nighttime lane and shoulder closures on I-40 from 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday nights to perform paving operations. One lane will be maintained in each direction at all times. Estimated project completion date is November 2010.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 Eastbound Bridge over the Clinch River at Mile Marker 351.5: On Monday, October 25, 2010 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. motorists should be alert for a lane closure eastbound as crews perform bridge inspections. Motorists should use extreme caution and expect potential delays traveling through this area

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East and West bridge over the Pigeon River Overflow near Mile Markers 440: Motorists should be alert for lane closures around the clock beginning Tuesday, October 5, 2010 through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East and West bridge over the Pigeon River between Mile Markers 445 and 447: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.

I-140

No construction activity to report at this time.

I-240

REGION IV On-Call Guardrail:

Wednesday October 13 through Wednesday October 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at the following locations to repair damaged guardrail and cable rail.
- I-240, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 15.0 to MM 14.7), two lanes to remain open.
- I-240, Shelby County, eastbound Exit 15/Poplar Avenue, “Off” ramp shift left from I-240 eastbound.
- I-240, Shelby County, westbound Exit 16/Germantown Road, one ”Off” ramp lane to remain open.
- I-240, Shelby County, westbound (MM 24.0 to MM 23.5), two lanes to remain open.
- I-240, Shelby County, westbound (MM 24.0 to MM 24.5), two lanes to remain open.
- I-240, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 26.0 to MM 23.5), two lanes to remain open.

REGION IV BRIDGE REPAIR:Monday October 18 through Friday October 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures Eastbound on I-240 where it crosses Poplar Avenue, for bridge repair on the I-240. Two lanes will remain open.

REGION IV On-Call Signing:Wednesday October 13, 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. There will be a night time lane closure at the following location to install a sign.

I-240 Shelby County, westbound at mile marker 22.0 to mile marker 23.0, one lane to remain open

I-440

DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:

Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM, There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install devices, electrical service, and testing.

o I-440, both directions, between Hillsboro Pike and I-24 (MM 3 to MM 7)

I-640

No construction activity to report at this time.

I-55

SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 at Mallory Avenue: I-55 is reduced to two lanes in each direction. Currently there is no access to Mallory Avenue (Exit 9) from Northbound I-55. Motorists should use the Third Street Exit (Exit 7) and detour to Mallory. Riverside Drive from Mallory Avenue to Devant Street is closed. Motorists should use the newly constructed Riverport Road extension as an alternate route.

Wednesday October 13 through Wednesday October 20, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures northbound (Mile Marker 8 to Mile Marker 9) in order to perform bridge construction between Bridges 1 & 2. One northbound lane will remain open.

I-155

DYER COUNTY, I-155 Bridge Repair: Wednesday October 13 through Wednesday October 20: Beginning at Mile Marker 9 in Missouri and extending to Mile Marker 1 in Tennessee. There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed. This work is for the re-painting of the steel structure and for concrete repairs and is a 24 hour closure.

I-65

REGION 3, Retracing of Pavement Markings on Interstate and State Routes

Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 8PM-5AM, There will be mobile operations on I-65 in Giles County from MM 0.0 to MM 22.5 in order to stripe the roadway.
Friday October 15, 8PM through Monday October 18, 5AM, There will be mobile operations on I-65 in Giles County from MM 0.0 to MM 22.5 in order to stripe the roadway.

DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:

Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM, There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install devices, electrical service, and testing.

o I-65, both directions, between Concord Rd and Long Hollow Pkwy (MM 70 to MM 97)

DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-65 at the junction with SR 12 (Rosa Parks Blvd.)

Thursday October 14 through Wednesday October 20, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 for the removal of the existing bridge deck.
Saturday October 16, 6AM-6PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. in order to perform sidewalk work.
Saturday October 16, 6AM through Sunday October 17, 6PM, The I-65 northbound on ramp will be closed for the installation of a 36” pipe across the ramp.

FUTURE I-69

OBION COUNTY-Future I-69 beginning 0.31 mile south of SR-5/SR-22 to 0.78 mile west of SR-21:

NOW through Thursday November 3, 2011, Brevard Road near Goodyear in Union City will be CLOSED for the construction of an interchange at this location so that Brevard Road will cross over I-69. A detour route is posted.

NOW through Saturday September 15, 2012, Perry Browder Road between George Moss Road and Mt. Zion Road will be CLOSED for the construction of an interchange at this location. A detour route is posted. There is only one house on this section of Perry Browder Road and they will provide egress and ingress daily as the project is constructed.

I-75

I-275

No construction activity to report at this time.

I-81

GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 28 and 37:Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity.

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