Interstate Construction Report for February 11 - 17, 2010

Friday, February 12, 2010 | 03:17am
I-24
 
TDOT MAINTENANCE:
       Davidson County:
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
 
 
REGION 3 Retracing of Painted Pavement Markings on Interstates & State Routes:Friday February 12, 10AM-12 Noon, There will be rolling roadblocks on I-24 eastbound and westbound at MM 40 through MM 47 in order to test striping on the roadway.

REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday February 11 through Tuesday February 16, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, and Dickson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 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, perform electrical work, and pole installation.
o    I-24, both directions, between Old Hickory Blvd and Bell Rd (MM 40 to MM 61)
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 8PM-5AM, There will be periodic short term night time lane closures at the following locations to install device foundations, DMS foundation installation, and shoulder paving.
o    I-24, both directions, between the I-440 Interchange and Old Hickory Blvd (MM 52 to MM 62), 2-3 lanes remain open (multiple locations for foundation installation.)

MARION and HAMILTON COUNTIES, I-24 construction of an intelligent transportation system on interstate 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 will also be a nighttime right lane closure on US-27 South at MM 2.1 and on I-75 North at MM 11 on weeknights between the hours of 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Estimated completion date is December 2010. 
 
 
I-124
 
No construction activity to report at this time.


I-26
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-40
 
SHELBY COUNTY, Seismic Retrofit on the bridge on I-40 over the Mississippi River 
Existing six lane cross-section (arch spans) closures
       Wednesday, February 10, 12AM until Friday, February 12, 7PM: There will be one Westbound lane closed, (two lanes open), all Eastbound lanes open.
       Friday, February 12, 7PM until Monday February 15, 6AM: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), two lanes closed Eastbound (one lane open).
       Monday, February 15, 6AM through Wednesday, February 17: There will be one lane closed Westbound (two lanes open), one lane closed Eastbound (two lanes open).
Existing four lane cross-section (east of the arch spans) closures
       Wednesday, February 10, 12AM until Friday, February 12, 7PM: There will be two Westbound, two Eastbound lanes open.
       Friday, February 12, 7PM until Monday, February 15, 6AM: There will be two Westbound lanes open, onelaneclosed Eastbound (one lane open).
       Monday, February 15, 6AM through Wednesday, February 17: There will be two Westbound, two Eastbound lanes open.
NOTE: The eastbound exit ramp (Ramp N-O) located just east of the arch spans will be closed from 7PM Friday, February 12, until 6AM Monday, February 15. The westbound entrance ramp (Ramp IL/D) located just east of arch spans will remain open at all times. Delays due to weather may cause lane closures to be canceled or rescheduled.

REGION IV Distress Survey, (Materials & Tests):Thursday February 11 through Friday February 12 & Tuesday February 16 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-12PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to perform a distress survey on an as needed basis.

REGION IV Maintenance:Thursday February 11 through Tuesday February 16 from 8AM-4:30PM. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes.

SHELBY COUNTY, ITS Cable/Radar/Electrical Installation I-40 & I-240:Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, No scheduled closures.

REGION 4, Installation of Longitudinal Cable Barrier Rail on various Interstate & State Routes
       SHELBY COUNTY
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, No scheduled closures.
       HAYWOOD COUNTY
o    Thursday February 11 through Tuesday February 16. I-40 eastbound andwestbound MM 43.00 to MM 67.00 from 8PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.
       BENTON, DECATUR, HENDERSON & MADISON COUNTIES
o    Thursday February 11 through Tuesday, February 16. I-40 eastbound andwestbound MM 133.00 to MM 77.00 from 8PM-6AM, nightly. The contractor will have one lane maintained at all times.

HENDERSON COUNTY Design-Build on SR-104 over I-40 MM 101.00:Saturday, February 13, I-40 East & Westbound from 6AM-6AM. The contractor will havelane closures in order to place rip-rap under the bridge over I-40. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times. (THP will be assisting with traffic control).

TDOT MAINTENANCE:
       Dickson, Hickman, & Humphreys Counties:Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on I-40 in Dickson, Hickman, and Humphreys Counties in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Davidson County:
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday February 11 through Tuesday February 16, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, and Dickson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 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, perform electrical work, and pole installation.
o    I-40, both directions, between US 70 and Old Hickory Blvd (MM 196 to MM 222)
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 8PM-5AM, There will be periodic short term night time lane closures at the following locations to install device foundations, DMS foundation installation, and shoulder paving.
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).

DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-40 and Robertson Road Interchange:(Recovery Act Project) Saturday February 13 and Sunday February 14, 6AM-7PM, (each day) and Monday February 15, 8PM-5AM, There will be rolling roadblocks on I-40 eastbound in order to install bridge beams. Rolling roadblocks should be 30 minutes or less in duration.
 
REGION 3 Installation of Cable Barrier:Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 8PM-6AM, (excluding Friday and Saturday), There will be one lane closed on I-40 eastbound and westbound in Wilson County from MM 226 to MM 245 in order to install cable barrier. One lane will remain open.

PUTNAM COUNTY, I-40 rockfall mitigation at various locations: The contractor will have a right shoulder closures in order to work on the project. Nighttime lane closures will be needed to place mix and 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. All lane closures will be from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Estimated completion date is July 2010. 
 
COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 443 and 449.5:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures in this area during daylight hours as crews perform cable barrier installation. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East near the North Carolina State Line: I-40 East remains closed near the North Carolina state line due to a rockslide approximately three miles inside North Carolina. I-40 East is closed just east of the Waterville Exit (Exit 451). I-40 thru traffic should follow I-81 North (Exit 421) to I-26 East (Exit 57A) towards Asheville, however, all exits on I-40 in Tennessee are open and accessible. For updated information, go to: http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/rockslide.htm
 
 
I-140
 
No construction activity to report at this time.


I-240
 
SHELBY COUNTY, ITS Cable/Radar/Electrical Installation I-40 & I-240:Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, No scheduled closures.

REGION IV Distress Survey, (Materials & Tests):Thursday February 11 through Friday February 12 & Tuesday February 16 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-12PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to perform a distress survey on an as needed basis.

REGION IV Maintenance:Thursday February 11 through Tuesday February 16 from 8AM-4:30PM. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes.

 
I-440
 
TDOT MAINTENANCE:
       Davidson County:
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday February 11 through Tuesday February 16, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, and Dickson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.

DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 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, perform electrical work, and pole installation.
o    I-440, both directions, between Hillsboro Pike and I-24 (MM 3 to MM 7)

DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-440 Concrete Rehabilitation:(Recovery Act Project)
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 6AM-8PM, There will be various ramps on I-440 eastbound and westbound shifted in order to begin concrete repairs. Traffic will be maintained on these ramps.
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-440 eastbound and westbound in order to grind the roadway.
       Friday February 12, 8PM through Monday February 15, 6AM, I-440 westbound from I-65 to I-40 will be closed in order to repair damaged concrete areas.
 
 
I-640
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-55

REGION IV Distress Survey, (Materials & Tests):Thursday February 11 through Friday February 12 & Tuesday February 16 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-12PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to perform a distress survey on an as needed basis.

REGION IV Maintenance:Thursday February 11 through Tuesday February 16 from 8AM-4:30PM. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes.

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.
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, northbound from 9AM-3PM. The contractor will haveintermittent lane closures for concrete trucks to exit/enter interstate while placing concrete pavement between Bridges 2 & 4. One lane will be maintained in both directions at all times.
 

I-155
 
REGION IV Distress Survey, (Materials & Tests):Thursday February 11 through Friday February 12 & Tuesday February 16 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-12PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to perform a distress survey on an as needed basis.

REGION IV Maintenance:Thursday February 11 through Tuesday February 16 from 8AM-4:30PM. There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes.

DYER COUNTY, I-155 Bridge Repair: bridge repairs, over Mississippi River. Northbound and Southbound shoulders are closed. Thursday February 11 through Wednesday, February 17, No scheduled closures.   

 
I-65

TDOT MAINTENANCE:
       Davidson County:
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
o    Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), There will be alternating lane closures on State Route 155 (Briley Parkway) over I-65 in both directions for bridge repair.
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday February 11 through Tuesday February 16, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, and Dickson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.

DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 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, perform electrical work, and pole installation.
o    I-65, both directions, between Concord Rd and Long Hollow Pkwy (MM 70 to MM 97)
       Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17, 8PM-5AM, There will be periodic short term night time lane closures at the following locations to install device foundations, DMS foundation installation, and shoulder paving.
o    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).
o    I-65, both directions, between I-440 and Armory Drive (MM 79)
·         Friday at 8pm to Monday at 6am, one left lane closed in both directions to install median foundation.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-65 at the junction with SR 12 (Rosa Parks Blvd.):Monday February 15 through Friday February 19, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 northbound and southbound and on Rosa Parks Blvd. in both directions in order to set portable barrier rail. Two lanes will remain open on I-65 and one lane will remain open on Rosa Parks Blvd.

REGION 3 Retracing of Painted Pavement Markings on Interstates & State Routes:Friday February 12, 10AM-12 Noon, There will be rolling roadblocks on I-65 northbound and southbound at MM 87 through MM 90 in order to test striping on the roadway.

REGION 3 Maintenance of Nashville ITS Equipment:Tuesday February 16, 9AM-12 Noon, The right shoulder of I-65 northbound will be closed between MM 96 and MM 97 for the purpose of ITS System Maintenance.

SUMNER COUNTY, Bridge repair of two bridges on I-65 over U.S. 31W & on US 31W over US 41:
Thursday February 11 through Wednesday February 17: No closures scheduled.


I-75
 
HAMILTON and BRADLEY COUNTIES, I-75 construction of an intelligent transportation system on interstate 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 will also be a nighttime right lane closure on US-27 South at MM 2.1 and on I-75 North at MM 11 on weeknights between the hours of 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM. 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): The contractor will only need a lane closure on I-75 during this period if there is an emergency situation which requires maintenance of items. If a lane closure is required, one lane of traffic will remain open at all times. 
       The contractor will have lane closures on Hill Top Road, Hunter Road, Snow Hill Road, Mountain View Road, Lee Highway, and Old Lee Highway from 8:30 AM until 7:00 PM to construct new roadway and accommodate bridge construction. However, the contractor must move off the roadway from 2:30 PM until 3:00 PM each day during the shift change at Miller Industries. One lane will remain open at all times.
Estimated completion date is December 2010. 
 
 
I-275
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-81
 
JEFFERSON, HAMBLEN AND GREENE COUNTY, I-81 Northbound: Beginning Sunday, February 14, 2010 through Wednesday, February 17, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following morning, there will be one lane closed on I-81 northbound in Jefferson County from Mile Marker 7.0 to Mile Marker 8.0, Hamblen County from Mile Marker 8.0 to Mile Marker 9.0, and Greene County from Mile Marker 43.5 to Mile Marker 44.5 in order to install cable barrier. One lane will remain open.   Motorists should be alert for this lane closure and use extreme caution in this area.
 
 
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