Interstate Construction Report for April 22 - 28, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010 | 10:26am

I-24

REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday April 22 through Tuesday April 27, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Davidson, Sumner, Williamson, Rutherford, Robertson, Montgomery, and Marshall Counties for guardrail repair and installation.

TDOT Maintenance:

Cheatham, Montgomery and Robertson Counties

o Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 9AM-3PM, There will be one lane periodically closed on I-24 eastbound and westbound in Cheatham, Montgomery and Robertson Counties between MM 6 and MM 24 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open.

Davidson County

o Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.

o Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.

o Sunday April 25, 6AM-2PM, There will be rolling roadblocks in the left lane at the following locations in Davidson County for cleaning grates and removing vegetation:

§ I-24 eastbound from mile marker 53 to mile marker 63

DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:

Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 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.

I-24, both directions, between Old Hickory Blvd and Bell Rd (MM 40 to MM 61)

Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 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 Briley Pkwy and Harding Place (MM 54 to MM 56)

Monday April 26 and Tuesday April 27, 8PM-5AM, There will be periodic short term night time lane closures at the following locations to remove portable barrier rail.

o I-24, both directions, between Briley Pkwy. and Harding Place (MM 54-56), 2 left lanes closed, 2 lanes remain open.

o I-24, both directions, between Old Hickory Blvd. and Hickory Hollow Pkwy. (MM 60-62), 2 left lanes closed, 2 lanes remain open.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Grading, drainage, and paving of the I-40 ramps @ 2^nd & 4^th Ave.Wednesday April 28, 8PM-12 Midnight, The right lane of I-24 eastbound to I-40 westbound will be closed and the right lane of I-40 westbound coming from Fesslers Lane will be closed in order to install 2^nd and 4^th Ave. signs. There will also be two 15 minute rolling roadblocks.

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. On weekdays during non-peak hours, the contractor will have a right lane closure on SR-29 South at MM 2.5. Three lanes are to remain open with third available lane used as acceleration lane for on-ramp from Manufacturers Road. There also may be weeknight lane closures throughout the project between the hours of 10:00 pm. and 5:00 a.m., nighttime weekend lane closures between the hours of 10:00 PM and 10:00 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 completion date is December 2010.

I-124

I-26

SULLIVAN & WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 East and West at various locations between Mile Markers 8 and 20:On Thursday, April 22, 2010 through Wednesday, April 28, 2010, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this area as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

CARTER & UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 East and West at various locations between Mile Markers 20 and 44: On Thursday, April 22, 2010 through Wednesday, April 28, 2010, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this area as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present 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):

o Wednesday April 21, 12AM through Friday April 23, 7PM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.

o Friday April 23, 7PM through Monday April 23, 6AM: There will be one eastbound lane & two westbound lanes closed.

o Monday April 26, 6AM through Wednesday April 28: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.

Various closures for existing four lane section (east of the arch spans):

o Friday April 23, 7PM through Monday April 26, 6AM: There will be one westbound lane closed.

Friday April 23, 7PM through Monday April 26, 6AM: The westbound entrance ramp (Ramp IL/D) located just east of the arch spans will be closed.

SHELBY COUNTY-ITS Cable/Radar/Electrical Installation I-40 & I-240:Wednesday April 21, 9AM-3PM, There will be three lanes reduced to two lanes eastbound and westbound I-40, the length of the bridge arch spans over the Mississippi River, for the purpose of camera maintenance. (Note: This will not cause a conflict with seismic retrofit bridge closure).

REGION IV Maintenance:Wednesday April 21 through Wednesday April 28, 8AM-4:00PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.

REGION IV, Installation of Longitudinal Cable Barrier Rail on the Interstate:

HAYWOOD and DECATUR COUNTIES

o Wednesday April 21 through Tuesday April 27, 8PM-6AM, There will be night time lane closures at the following locations to install longitudinal cable barrier rail.

§ I-40, Haywood County, both directions (MM 60 to MM 42), 1 lane to remain open.

DECATUR COUNTY-Resurfacing on I-40 at CARROLL CO. line LM-0.00 to the BENTON CO. line LM-5.67:Sunday April 25 through Friday April 30, 7PM-6PM, There will be night time lane closures eastbound and westbound (MM 121 to MM 126) in order to perform milling and paving operations. One lane will remain open in each direction.

REGION 3 Installation of Cable Barrier:

Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closed in direction at the following locations for the installation of cable barrier. One lane will remain open.

o I-40 eastbound and westbound from MM 187-189 in Cheatham County

o I-40 eastbound and westbound from MM 192-194 in Davidson County

o I-40 eastbound and westbound from MM 250-257 in Smith County

TDOT Maintenance:

Hickman, Humphreys, & Dickson Counties

o Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on I-40 in Dickson County, Hickman, and Humphreys Counties in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.

Davidson County

o Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.

o Thursday April 22 and Tuesday April 27, 7PM-5AM, I-40 eastbounddowntown ramp work at Charlotte Ave., Church St., Broadway and Demonbreun St. exits will result in lane shifts.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:

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

o I-40, both directions, between Donnelson Pike and Spence Lane (MM 216 to MM 213)

· Periodic short-term closures for working on DMS 38, 39, 40, and 41, one - two right or left lanes closed.

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

Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 10AM-10:15 AM and 1PM to 1:15 PM, (excluding weekends), There will be rolling roadblocks for both eastbound and westbound I-40 for blasting on the north side of I-40.

Thursday April 22 or Friday April 23, 5AM-10AM, Robertson Rd. westbound will be reduced to one lane just west of the Briley Pkwy./Urbandale Ave. intersection in order to pour bridge deck.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Grading, drainage, and paving of the I-40 ramps @ 2^nd & 4^th Ave.

Tuesday April 27, 8PM-6AM, The right lane of the I-40 eastbound ramp from I-65 northbound will be closed in order to install signs at the 2^nd and 4^th Ave. exit.

Wednesday April 28, 8PM-12 Midnight, The right lane of I-24 eastbound to I-40 westbound will be closed and the right lane of I-40 westbound coming from Fesslers Lane will be closed in order to install 2^nd and 4^th Ave. signs. There will also be two 15 minute rolling roadblocks.

Wednesday April 28, 12 Midnight-6AM, There will be two left lanes of I-40 westbound coming from Fesslers Lane will be closed in order to install 2^nd and 4^th Ave. signs. There will also be two 15 minute rolling roadblocks.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Bridge Repair on New Hope Rd. over I-40

Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 8PM-5AM, (excluding weekends), There will be alternating lane closures on I-40 (MM 221.8) at New Hope Rd. in order to perform concrete repairs. One lane will remain open.

New Hope Road is closed for bridge deck repairs until Friday April 30. Detours are in place.

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 a potential rolling road block 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 completion date is July 2010.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 347 and 353: On Thursday night, April 22, 2010 through Wednesday night, April 28, 2010 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this area as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 371 and 372 near the I-40 Weigh Station:On Tuesday, April 27, 2010 and Wednesday, April 28, 2010, motorists should be alert for a right lane closure in this area between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform survey work. The lane closure will be westbound on Tuesday and eastbound on Wednesday. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Rutledge Pike (Exit 392) and the Holston River Bridge (MM 395):Motorists should be alert for lane closures in both directions on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews resurface the roadway in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, 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. Note: NCDOT reports that I-40 will re-open on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Both Eastbound lanes will be open; however, one Westbound lane in North Carolina will remain closed for approximately three miles at the rockslide area through the Summer as crews complete stabilization efforts.

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

I-440

TDOT Maintenance:

Davidson County

o Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:

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 April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane and ramp closures on I-440 eastbound and westbound in order to clean the joints.

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 April 21 through Wednesday April 28, 9AM-3PM, There will be intermittent lane closures northbound (MM 8 to MM 9) in order to perform bridge construction (Bridge 1, Mallory Ave. overpass). One westbound lane will remain open.

I-155

DYER COUNTY, I-155 Bridge Repair: LOOK AHEAD: Monday April 26 through May 10, 7AM-7AM, Beginning at MM 9 in Missouri and extending to MM 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 Installation of Cable Barrier:

Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closed in direction at the following locations for the installation of cable barrier. One lane will remain open.

o I-65 northbound and southbound from MM 45-48 in Maury County

o I-65 northbound and southbound from MM 53-61 in Williamson County

o I-65 northbound and southbound from MM 98-101 in Sumner County

TDOT Maintenance:

Giles County

o Tuesday April 27 and Wednesday April 28, 9AM-3PM, The right lane will be closed on I-65 northbound in Giles County from the 14 mile marker to the 21.5 mile marker for paving. One lane will remain open.

Davidson County

o Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.

o Sunday April 25, 6AM-2PM, There will be rolling roadblocks in the left lane at the following locations in Davidson County for cleaning grates and removing vegetation:

§ I-65 southbound from mile marker 81 to mile marker 74

DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:

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

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Utilities:Sunday April 25, 6AM-6PM, On I-65 at the Thompson Lane overpass (also SR-6/Franklin Pike). This request by Nashville Electric Service is for pulling conductors strands over Interstate system and Franklin Pike. Four rolling stop blocks are expected. Eight police cars will be present.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Grading, drainage, and paving of the I-40 ramps @ 2^nd & 4^th Ave.:Tuesday April 27, 8PM-6AM, The right lane of the I-40 eastbound ramp from I-65 northbound will be closed in order to install signs at the 2^nd and 4^th Ave. exit.

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

Thursday April 22 through Wednesday April 28, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. for utility work. One lane will remain open in each direction.

Sunday April 25, 5AM-9PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. for utility work. One lane will remain open in each direction.

SUMNER COUNTY, Bridge repair of two bridges on I-65 over U.S. 31W & on US 31W over US 41:Thursday April 22, 6AM through Wednesday April 28, 8PM, There will be one lane closed on SR 41 in each direction (under the I-65 bridge) and one lane closed in each direction on SR 11 (under the SR 41 bridge) for bridge painting. One lane will remain open in each direction.

I-75

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.

ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 South between Exit 128 (Lake City) and Mile Marker 127: Motorists should be alert for workers present, equipment entering and exiting the roadway and use extreme caution through this noise wall construction project.

I-275

No construction activity to report at this time.

I-81

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 Northbound and Southbound near the I-26 Interchange:Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this area as crews install median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 57 and 63:Motorists should be alert for lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning as crews mill and resurface the roadway. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Exit 69 and Exit 74:Motorists should be alert for lane closures on Sunday nights through Thursday nights between the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning as crews mill and resurface the roadway. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through 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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