Interstate Construction Report for June 23 - 30, 2010

Friday, June 25, 2010 | 03:17am
I-24
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail: Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys, and Williamson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
ROBERTSON & CHEATHAM COUNTIES, Resurfacing on I-24:Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 eastbound and westbound from MM 17.0 to MM 31.0 for milling and paving operations.
 
TDOT Utilities
       Davidson County
o    Sunday June 27, 7AM-11AM, at the I-24 and Old Hickory Blvd. interchange (Exit 40) in Davidson County. This request by American Fiber Systems, for two overhead aerial crossings. Two rolling stop blocks are expected. Six police cars will be present.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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)
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-24 from Haywood Lane to Rutherford Co. line
       Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-6AM, (excluding Saturday), There will be alternating two lane closure on I-24 eastbound and westbound in order to mill and pave the roadway. Two lanes will remain open in each direction.
       Friday June 25, 8PM though Monday June 28, 6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 eastbound and westbound in order to perform bridge repairs. Two lanes will remain open.
       Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, Traffic on the ramps will be shifted in order to perform repairs. All ramps will remain open.
 
TDOT Maintenance:
       Davidson County
o    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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 June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 7PM-5AM, There will be rolling roadblocks in the left lane in Davidson County for cleaning grates and removing vegetation.      
       Rutherford County
o    Thursday June 24, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 eastbound and westbound at the Medical Center Parkway/Manson Pike interchange for replacing light bulbs in the median.
 
COFFEE/GRUNDY COUNTY, I-24 resurfacing from MM 125 to MM 132: This is a nighttime paving project that will take place on I-24 East and West on Sundays through Thursdays between the hours of 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. One lane will remain open to traffic at all times. Estimated completion date is July 2010. 
 
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 AM, 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. 
 
HAMILTON COUNTY, rehabilitation of the bridge on I-24 East over the ramp to US-27, the ramp to US-27, and the ramp on South Seminole Drive over I-24 (MM 177 to 179 and MM 181 to 183): The contractor will implement temporary shoulder closures at both sites during this time period. Estimated project completion date is November 2011. 
 
 
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:
       Various closures for existing six lane cross-section (arch spans):
o    Wednesday June 23, 12AM through Thursday June 24, 6AM: There will be two eastbound lanes & two westbound lanes closed.
o    Thursday June 24, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.
o    Thursday June 24 7PM through Friday June 25, 6AM: There will be two eastbound lanes & two westbound lanes closed.
o    Friday June 25, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound lane & one westbound lane closed.
o    Friday June 25, 7PM through Monday June 28, 6AM: There will be two eastbound & two westbound lanes closed.
o    Monday June 28, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound lane & one westbound lane closed.
o     Monday June 28, 7PM through Tuesday June 29 6AM: There will be two eastbound & two westbound lanes closed.
o     Tuesday June 29, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound lane & one westbound lane closed.
o    Tuesday June 29, 7PM through Wednesday June 30, 6AM: There will be two eastbound & two westbound lanes closed.
o    Wednesday June 30, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound lane & one westbound lane closed.
o    Wednesday June 30, 7PM through 12AM: There will be two eastbound & two westbound lanes closed.
       Various closures for existing four lane section (east of the arch spans):
o    Friday June 25, 7PM through Monday June 28, 6AM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed. The grinding and grooving of the completed deck overlay will require intermittent closures in various lanes.
 
REGION IV Maintenance:
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, There will possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to fix washed out areas.
 
REGION IV On-Call Guardrail:
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-6AM, There will be night time lane closures at the following locations to repair damaged guardrail and cable rail.
o    I-40, Henderson County, eastbound (MM 103.3 to MM 103.6), one lane to remain open.
o    I-40, Henderson County, eastbound (MM 106.5 to MM 106.8), one lane to remain open.
o    I-40, Henderson County, eastbound (MM 105.9 to MM 106.2), one lane to remain open
o    I-40, Henderson County, eastbound (MM 107.0 to MM 107.2), one lane to remain open.
o    I-40, Henderson County, eastbound (MM 110.2 to MM 110.8), one lane to remain open.
o    I-40, Henderson County, eastbound (MM 109.6 to MM 109.9), one lane to remain open.
o    I-40, Henderson County, eastbound (MM 111.0 to MM 112.2), one lane to remain open.
o    I-40, Madison County, westbound (MM 78.5 to MM 78.2), one lane to remain open.
o    I-40, Madison County, westbound (MM 78.0 to MM 73.0), one lane to remain open.
o    I-40, Shelby County, eastbound & westbound (MM 3.0 to MM 7.0), two lanes to remain open.
o    I-40, Shelby County, westbound (MM 19.3 to MM 19.0), one lane to remain open.
o     I-40, Shelby County, westbound (MM 7.5 to MM 5.0), two lanes to remain open.
o    I-40, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 2.5 to MM 7.0), two lanes to remain open.
 
HENDERSON COUNTY Design-Build on SR-104 over I-40 MM 101.00: Saturday June 26 & Sunday June 27, 6AM-8PM, There will be one lane closed on I-40 eastbound & westbound to divert traffic onto the ramps over S.R.104 & back to I-40. This lane closure is required to install new bridge beams on the bridge over I-40. S.R. 104 & the bridge located @ MM 101 will be closed to local traffic entering I-40. Traffic will be flagged on S.R. 104. THP will assist with lane closures on I-40.
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail: Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys, and Williamson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
HICKMAN COUNTY, I-40 Emergency Bridge Repair at MM 150 & 152:Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 6AM-8PM, (each day), There will be one lane closed on I-40 Westbound at MM 150 and on I-40 Eastbound at MM 152 for emergency bridge repair. One lane will remain open in each direction.
 
TDOT Maintenance:
       Davidson County
o    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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 June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 7PM-5AM, There will be rolling roadblocks in the left lane in Davidson County for cleaning grates and removing vegetation.      
       Dickson County, Hickman, & Humphreys Counties
o    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), 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.
       Cheatham County
o    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, (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 191 in order to patch potholes and repair concrete on bridge deck. One lane will remain open.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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)
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-40 and Robertson Road Interchange:(Recovery Act Project) Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30: No closures scheduled.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Grading, drainage, and paving of the I-40 ramps @ 2nd & 4th Ave.:Thursday June 24 and Friday June 25, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closed on I-65 northbound from Wedgewood to 4th Ave. exit) in order to install guardrail along the ramp.
 
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. 
 
PUTNAM COUNTY, I-40 resurfacing from MM 300 to MM 304: The contractor will have nighttime lane closures from 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following morning for resurfacing activities. Estimated completion date is July 2010. 
 
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I-40 resurfacing from MM 304 to MM 306: The contractor will have nighttime lane closures from 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following morning for resurfacing activities. Estimated completion date is July 2010. 
 
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. through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
 
JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 West near Mile Marker 423.30: On Monday, June 28, 2010 motorists should be alert for a lane closure in this area between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform emergency guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
 
 
I-140
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-240
 
REGION IV Maintenance:
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, There will possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to fix washed out areas.
 
REGION IV On-Call Guardrail:
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-6AM, There will be night time lane closures at the following locations to repair damaged guardrail and cable rail.
o     I-240, Shelby County, eastbound Exit 12C, one exit ramp to remain open.
 
 
I-440
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail: Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys, and Williamson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
TDOT Maintenance:
       Davidson County
o    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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 June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 7PM-5AM, There will be rolling roadblocks in the left lane in Davidson County for cleaning grates and removing vegetation.      
 
Metro Nashville Local Program Project:Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, There will be one lane closed on West End Ave. from I-440 east ramp to Bowling Ave. for sidewalk repair.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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)
 
REGION 3 Installation of Cable Barrier:Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-440 westbound between MM 7-8 in Davidson County in order to install cable barrier rail.
 
 
I-640
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-55
 
REGION IV Maintenance:
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, There will possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to fix washed out areas.
 
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 June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 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 northbound lane will remain open.
 
 
I-155
 
REGION IV Maintenance:
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, There will possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to fix washed out areas.
 
DYER COUNTY, I-155 Bridge Repair:  Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 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.
 
 
DYER COUNTY Resurfacing and Bridge Deck Repairs on I-155 near the rest area LM-9.00 to US-51(SR-3) LM-15.93:
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 7AM-7PM, Beginning at LM-9.00 and extending to LM-15.93. There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed. This work is for milling, resurfacing and traffic counter installation on I-155
       Wednesday June 23 through Wednesday June 30, 7AM-7PM, Beginning at LM-0.00 and extending to LM-1.00. There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed. This work is for milling, resurfacing and traffic counter installation on I-155.
 
 
I-65
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail: Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys, and Williamson Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
TDOT Maintenance:
       Davidson County
o    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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 June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 7PM-5AM, (excluding weekends),There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 southbound at the 87.3 mile marker (Trinity Lane) for milling and paving. Two lanes will remain open.
o    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 7PM-5AM, There will be rolling roadblocks in the left lane in Davidson County for cleaning grates and removing vegetation.      
       Robertson County
o    Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), The right lane will be closed on I-65 southbound in Robertson County from the 111.0 mile marker to 112.0 mile marker for pavement repair. One lane will remain open.
 
DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30, 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)
 
REGION 3 On-Call Concrete Pavement Repair:Monday June 28 through Wednesday June 30, 8PM-5AM, The ramps on I-65 northbound and southbound at Armory Dr. will be closed in order to saw cut the concrete for repairs.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-65 at the junction with SR 12 (Rosa Parks Blvd.):
       Thursday June 24 and Monday June 28 through Wednesday June 30, 1PM-1:15PM, There will be rolling roadblocks on I-65 northbound and southbound in order to blast for ramp widening.
       Thursday June 24 and Monday June 28 through Wednesday June 30, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating closures on I-65 northbound and southbound in order to place jack supports for existing girders.
 
SUMNER COUNTY, Bridge repair of two bridges on I-65 over U.S. 31W & on US 31W over US 41:Thursday June 24 through Wednesday June 30: No closures scheduled.
 
REGION 3 Retracing of Pavement Markings:Thursday June 24 and Friday June 25, 8PM-5AM, There will be rolling lane closures on I-65 northbound from MM 104 to MM 119 in order to restripe the roadway.
 
 
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:
CLOSED thru November 3, 2011, Brevard Road, George Moss Road and Mt. Zion Road is closed to through traffic. Detour signs will be posted to guide drivers around the construction area
  
 
I-75
 
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 AM, 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. 
 
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 have a lane closure on I-75 North and South between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM to remove barrier rail and install miscellaneous items. 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 North and South between Mile Markers 118 and 123: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures 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, use extreme caution and expect potential long delays traveling through this area.
 
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker 126.90: On Monday, June 28, 2010 motorists should be alert for a lane closure in this area between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform emergency guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
 
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. 
 
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 130.40: On Monday, June 28, 2010 motorists should be alert for a lane closure in this area between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform emergency guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution through this area.
 
 
I-275
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-81
 
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 through this resurfacing project. 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 through this resurfacing project. 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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