Weekly Construction Report for East Tennessee Week of October 27-November 3
Thursday, October 28, 2010 | 04:30am
(Recovery Act Project) ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 Bridge over Poplar Creek in Oliver Springs: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures weekdays through this bridge widening project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/SR 115 between North Hall Road and Louisville Road: On Sunday, October 31, 2010, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., motorists should be alert for lane closures and rolling roadblocks through this area as crews perform overhead bridge work on the Greenway Pedestrian Bridge. Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for slowed traffic, expect delays and use caution. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes during these closures.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129/US 411 South at Foothills Mall Drive/Montgomery Lane: Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 through Wednesday night, November 3, 2010, motorists should be alert for lane closures around the clock on US 129/ US 411 Southbound in Maryville at the intersection with Foothills Mall Drive/Montgomery Lane as crews perform concrete roadway repairs. Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect delays and use extreme caution. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes during these closures.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 73/US 321 at SR 335 William Blount Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this intersection improvement project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, Bessemer Street SIA route serving Denso Manufacturing: Motorists should be alert for workers present and construction equipment near the roadway through this project. Motorists should use caution traveling through this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 336 Brick Mill Rd. near Old Niles Ferry Road: State Route 336 is closed to thru traffic near Old Niles Ferry Road and is being detoured as crews construct a concrete box culvert. Thru traffic in this area should follow signed detour route. Commercial traffic in this area should use US 411 and US 129 as a detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution traveling in this area. This closure is estimated to be in place through December 2010.
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 33 Broadway at Lincoln Road: Motorists should be alert for workers present and be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times through this utility project.
(Recovery Act Project) CAMPBELL COUNTY, US25W (SR 9) Bridge between Old Jacksboro Hwy. and Cougar Ln: Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts, changed conditions and new traffic patterns through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and equipment entering and exiting the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) CARTER COUNTY, SR 400 from East Mill Street to SR 67 (Broad Street): Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and expect intermittent lane closures through this project. Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in 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 shoulder closures through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution 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 through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.
COCKE COUNTY, US 321 (SR 35) between Saint Tide Hollow Rd. and Salem Rd: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, lane shifts, and use caution through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 350 over Richland Creek between Leming St. and McKee St.: Beginning Tuesday, November 2, 2010, State Route 350 will be reduced to one lane, controlled by a temporary traffic signal, around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
GREENE COUNTY, SR 107 at the Intersection with SR 351: Motorists should be alert for construction activities, changing conditions and use caution traveling through this intersection improvement project.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, US 11E (SR 34) between US 25 and Hawkins County Line: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this resurfacing project weekdays during non peak hours for resurfacing. Motorists should be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 1 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek near Harbor Drive: State Route 1 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 31 Bridge over Poor Valley Creek (LM 2.34) near Mooresburg Springs Rd.: State Route 31 is reduced from two lanes to one around the clock through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 113 Bridge over Robertson Creek at Log Mile 6.63: Motorists should be alert for a lane closure through this bridge rehabilitation project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays through this area.
HAWKINS COUNTY, SR 66 Choptack Road to Hancock County Line: Motorists should be alert for flaggers and workers present through this resurfacingproject. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 167 between Log Miles 0.00 and 6.35: Motorists should be alert for flaggers and workers present through this resurfacingproject. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
JOHNSON COUNTY, SR 91 between Log Miles 3.88 and 8.37: Motorists should be alert for flaggers and workers present through this resurfacingproject. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-640 East between I-75 Interchange (Exit 3) and Broadway (Exit 6): On Thursday night, October 28, 2010, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, I-640 Eastbound will be reduced to one lane between the I-75/I-275 Interchange (Exit 3) and Broadway (Exit 6) as maintenance crews perform roadway repairs in the center lane. Motorists should use extreme caution and be alert for workers and equipment present in this area. Motorists should expect potential long delays through this area and are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Motorists may use I-40 through downtown Knoxville as an alternate route to avoid this closure.
KNOX COUNTY, I-640 East and West over Rutledge Pike between Mile Markers 8 and 10: On Thursday night, October 28, 2010, motorists should be alert for lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East Ramp to Asheville Highway (Exit 394): Beginning at 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2010 through Sunday afternoon, October 31, 2010, motorists should be alert for lane closures on the exit ramp from I-40 East to Asheville Highway (Exit 394) as crews perform roadway concrete replacement and repairs. During this time frame, LEFT TURNS ONTO EASTBOUND ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY (US 11E/25W/70) FROM THE EXIT RAMP WILL BE PROHIBITED. Motorists wishing to access eastbound Asheville Highway are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Alternate routes include: [From I-40 East, take Exit 390 (Cherry Street) to eastbound Magnolia Avenue (SR 1) and follow eastbound Magnolia Avenue back to US 11E.]; [From I-640 East, follow I-40 West and take Exit 390 (Cherry Street) to eastbound Magnolia Avenue (SR 1) and follow eastbound Magnolia Avenue back to US 11E.]; [From I-40 East, take Exit 398 (Strawberry Plains Pike), turn left and follow Strawberry Plains Pike to US 11E or US 25/70.]
KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West between James White Parkway (Exit 388) and Alcoa Highway (Exit 386): On Sunday night, October 31, 2010, motorists should be alert for lane closures in this area between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 332 Concord Road Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad near Northshore Drive: Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area as crews complete this bridge repair project.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 1 Kingston Pike over Norfolk Southern Railroad at Forrest Park Blvd: Kingston Pike is reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock for bridge repairs. Motorists should be alert for traffic shifts and new conditions through this project. South Forrest Park Blvd. is closed at Kingston Pike. Motorists wishing to access South Forrest Park Blvd. should follow signed detour route. Motorists should use extreme caution when traveling through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) KNOX COUNTY, Campbell Station Road between I-40 and Kingston Pike (SR 1): Motorists should be alert for construction activities and workers present through this widening project. On Thursday night, October 28, 2010 at 9 p.m., motorists should be alert for officers flagging traffic at the intersection of Campbell Station and Herron Road as crews perform traffic signal work in this area. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions, lane shifts, flag persons directing traffic at various times and use caution through this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 Lovell Road between Gilbert Drive and Pellissippi Parkway: Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times through this project.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 29/US 27 and Petit Lane:Motorists should be alert for new traffic shifts through this project. Motorists should be alert for flag persons directing traffic at various times through this widening project and for temporary detours and lane shifts through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, SR 95 between Westover Drive and SR 58:Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and utility crews working closely to the traveled lanes. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should be alert for flag persons, lane shifts, changed conditions and use caution through this area.
SCOTT COUNTY, US 27/SR 29 near Gallow Way Drive and Airport Rd.: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this overhead bridge construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 35 (Chapman Hwy.) Bridges over Gist Creek between White’s School Rd. and Tarwater Rd.: Motorists traveling through this area should be alert for lane closures and traffic shifts through this bridge construction project. Motorists should use extreme caution, reduce speed and be alert for new and changing conditions through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 338 (Boyd's Creek Hwy) in Seymour at Old Sevierville Pike: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, narrowed lanes, and workers present throughout this intersection improvement project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 454 between Glades Road and SR 416: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts, construction personnel and equipment present through this construction project. Motorists should use caution and expect potential delays through this area.
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between SR 338 (Boyds Creek) and Nichols St.:
Motorists should be alert for a lane closure southbound near Gist Creek on Monday night, November 1, 2010 through Wednesday night, November 3, 2010 between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews construct sidewalks in this area. Motorists should be alert for new lane shifts and changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville between I-40 and SR 139 (Douglas Dam Rd.): Motorists should be alert for changing conditions throughout this widening project. Short duration traffic stops in both directions may occur daily Monday through Friday through this project for utility crossings. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/highway66/
(Recovery Act Project) SEVIER COUNTY, LeConte St. over West Prong of the Little Pigeon River in Gatlinburg:
LeConte Street has been reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 126 (Memorial Blvd) from Intersection with Ft Henry Dr (SR 36) and Fall Creek Rd: 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
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 126 (Wilcox Dr.) Bridge over the Holston River:Motorists should be alert lane closures through this bridge repair project. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 36 Bridge over Reedy Creek:Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures as utility work is ongoing. Motorist should also watch for flag persons directing traffic at various times, for equipment and workers at or near the roadway through this this bridge repair project. A wide load detour has been set up using SR 355 (Industry Drive). Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use caution through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 75 between Washington County Line and Herron Drive: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures as utility work is finalized. Motorist should also watch for flag persons directing traffic at various times, for equipment and workers at or near the roadway through this bridge replacement project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 93 Intersection with Pavilion Drive: Motorists should be alert for new conditions through this intersection improvement project. Newly installed traffic signals are scheduled to be active beginning Friday, October 29, 2010. Motorists should use extreme caution traveling through this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 394 Intersection with SR 34: Motorists should use caution and be alert for possible shoulder closures, construction personnel and equipment on or near the roadway in this area.
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.
UNICOI COUNTY, SR 36 (Spivey Mtn. Rd.) between North Carolina Line to Temple Hill Rd.: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this resurfacing project, be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
UNION COUNTY, Existing SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake): The existing State Route 33 Bridge over Norris Lake is posted with weight limit restrictions and is being strictly enforced. Weight restrictions are: 5 axle vehicles are 35 tons; 3 or 4 axle vehicle is 22 tons; 2 axle vehicles are 20 tons. VEHICLES WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF THE RESTRICTED WEIGHTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE BRIDGE AND MUST FOLLOW A DETOUR ROUTE. {Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Maynardville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and follow SR 61 West to Luttrell, take SR 131 South (Tazewell Pike) to SR 144 West (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 33 in Maynardville. Southbound traffic on the north side of the bridge traveling to the Knoxville area should follow South US 25E in Tazewell to Bean Station and take South US 11W to Blaine and continue on South US 11W to Interstate 40.} {Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Knoxville area should follow I-40 to North US 11W (Rutledge Pike) to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell. Northbound traffic on the south side of the bridge in the Maynardville area should take SR 144 East (Ailor Gap Rd.) to SR 131 North (Tazewell Pike) to SR 61 in Luttrell and follow SR 61 East to North US 11W in Blaine. Follow North US 11W to Bean Station and take North US 25E to Tazewell.}
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 Bridge Project over Clinch River (Norris Lake): Motorists traveling on State Route 33 crossing the bridge over Norris Lake should be alert for changed traffic patterns on each side of the bridge. Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
UNION COUNTY, SR 33 between South of SR 144 (Hickory Star Rd.) and SR 61 East:Motorists should be alert for changed traffic patterns, removal of center turn lane on the north end of the project, workers, flag persons and equipment present and use caution traveling through this widening project.
UNION COUNTY, Sharps Chapel Road between Lambdin Ridge Rd. and Brewer Hollow Rd.: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns in this area as traffic has been switched from the old bridge to the newly constructed bridge. Motorists should use caution in this area as construction work continues. Motorist should be alert for flag persons directing traffic between Lambdin Ridge Rd. and Brewer Hollow Rd. at various times thru this bridge replacement project.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 75 (Suncrest Dr. /Sulpher Springs Rd.) between Deakins Estates Dr. and Sherfey Rd.: Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use caution through this drainage structure replacement project.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Flourville Road bridges over Boones Creek: Flourville Road between Pickens Bridge Road and Cabindale Road is now open to through traffic. Motorists may encounter one lane conditions on this bridge construction project as the contractor works to finish the cleanup. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution traveling through this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 from Jonesborough City Limits to SR 93:Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this resurfacing project, be alert for flag persons, workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 81 Bridge over Muddy Creek between Fairview Circle and Horseshoe Bend Rd.: Motorists should be alert for workers present and flag persons directing traffic at various times as equipment enters and exits the roadway through this bridge replacement project. Motorists approaching this area should reduce speeds and use extreme caution through this area.
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