Interstate Construction Report for June 3 - 9, 2010

Friday, June 04, 2010 | 05:34am
I-24
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Wilson, Williamson and Smith Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
REGION 3 Installation of Cable Barrier:Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on the following routes in order to install cable barrier rail.
       I-24 EB & WB
o    MM 34-45 Davidson County
o    MM 73-76 Rutherford County
o    MM 95-96 Rutherford County
 
TDOT Maintenance, Davidson County:
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
       Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6, 6AM-2PM There will be rolling roadblocks in the left lane at the following locations in Davidson County for cleaning grates and removing vegetation:
o    I-24 eastbound from mile marker 53 to mile marker 63    
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 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 3 through Wednesday June 9, 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.
 
COFFEE and GRUNDY COUNTIES, 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.  
 
 
I-124
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-26
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-40
 
REGION IV Maintenance
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 09, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 09, 9AM-3PM, There will possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to fix washed out areas.
 
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 02 12AM through Friday June 04, 7PM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.
o    Friday June 04, 7PM through Monday June 07, 6AM: There will be two eastbound lanes & one westbound lane closed.
o    Monday June 07, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.
o    Monday June 07, 7PM through Tuesday June 08, 6AM: There will be two eastbound lanes & one westbound lane closed.
o    Tuesday June 08, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.
o    Tuesday June 08, 7PM through Wednesday June 09: There will be two eastbound lanes & one westbound lane closed.
o    Wednesday June 09, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.
o    Wednesday June 09, 7PM through 12AM: There will be two eastbound lanes & one westbound lane closed.
       Various closures for existing four lane section (east of the arch spans):
o    Friday June 04 7PM through Monday June 07, 6AM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.
 
REGION IV On-Call Guardrail
Thursday June 03 through Thursday June 10, 8PM-6AM, There will be night time lane closures at the following locations to repair damaged guardrail and cable rail.
       I-40, Shelby County, westbound and eastbound (MM 3.0 to MM 7.0), two lanes to remain open.
       I-40, Shelby County, westbound (MM 20.0 to MM 18.0), two lanes to remain open.
 
DECATUR COUNTY-Resurfacing on I-40 from the CARROLL COUNTY line to the BENTON COUNTY line:
       Tuesday June 01 through Friday June 04, 7PM-6AM, There will be night time lane closures eastbound and westbound (MM 121 to MM 126) in order to perform paving operations. One lane will remain open in each direction.
       Sunday June 06 through Friday June 11, 7PM-6AM, There will be night time lane closures eastbound and westbound (MM 121 to MM 126) in order to perform paving operations. One lane will remain open in each direction.
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Wilson, Williamson and Smith Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
TDOT Maintenance, Dickson, Hickman, & Humphreys Counties:Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 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.
 
HICKMAN COUNTY, I-40 Emergency Bridge Repair at MM 150 & 152:Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9AM-3PM, (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, Cheatham County:Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 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.
 
TDOT Maintenance, Davidson County:
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 7PM-5AM, I-40 eastboundand westbounddowntown ramp work at Charlotte Ave., Church St., Broadway and Demonbreun St. exits will result in lane shifts. 
 
DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 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 3 through Wednesday June 9, 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.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Grading, drainage, and paving of the I-40 ramps @ 2nd & 4th Ave.:Monday June 7, Tuesday June 8, and Wednesday June 9, 8PM-6AM, The I-40 Eastbound ramp to Exit 210 C (2nd & 4th Avenue) will be closed for milling and paving operations.
 
TDOT Utilities:Sunday June 6, 7AM-2PM, On I-40 at the 109 Interchange in Wilson County. This request by AT&T for placing one Fiber Optic Cable over I-40. One rolling stop block is expected. Four police cars will be present.
 
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.
 
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 151: On Thursday night, June 3, 2010 motorists should be alert for a lane closure in this area between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution 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.
 
 
I-140
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-240
 
REGION IV Maintenance
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 09, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 09, 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
Thursday June 03 through Thursday June 10, 8PM-6AM, There will be night time lane closures at the following locations to repair damaged guardrail and cable rail.
       I-240, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 18.7 to MM 19.1), two lanes to remain open.
       I-240, Shelby County eastbound off ramp @ Exit 18/Perkins Road, one ramp lane to remain open.
       I-240, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 17.1 to MM 17.5), two lanes to remain open.
       I-240, Shelby County, eastbound off ramp @ Exit 17/Mt. Moriah Road, one ramp lane to remain open.
       I-240, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 23.0 to MM 23.4), two lanes to remain open.
       I-240, Shelby County, eastbound ramp @ Exit 21/Lamar Avenue, one lane to remain open.
       I-240, Shelby County, eastbound ramp @ Exit 20B/Getwell Road, ramp shift left.
       I-240, Shelby County, eastbound ramp @ Exit 15A/Poplar Avenue, ramp shift left then right (not concurrent).
 
 
I-440
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Wilson, Williamson and Smith Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
TDOT Maintenance, Davidson County:
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 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)
 
TDOT Utilities:Sunday June 6, 6AM-4PM, On I-440 at the Bransford Ave. overpass in Davidson County. This request by Nashville Electric Service, is for transferring transmission lines and dropping four lines over I-440. Four rolling stop blocks are expected. Four police cars will be present.
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-440 Concrete Rehabilitation:(Recovery Act Project) Friday June 4 and Saturday June 5, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane and ramp closures on I-440 eastbound in order to install permanent striping.
 
 
I-640
 
No construction activity to report at this time.
 
 
I-55
 
REGION IV Maintenance
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 09, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 09, 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
Thursday June 03 through Thursday June 10, 8PM-6AM, There will be night time lane closures at the following locations to repair damaged guardrail and cable rail.
       I-55, Shelby County, southbound (MM-5.6 to MM 5.1), three lanes to remain open.
 
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.
       Thursday June 3 through June 09, 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
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 09, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 09, 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: Thursday June 03 through Wednesday June 09, 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 Welcome Center (MM-9) to US-51 / SR-3 (MM-15.93):
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 7AM-7PM, Beginning at MM-9.00 and extending to MM-15.93. There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed. This work is for milling, resurfacing and traffic counter installation on I-155.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 09, 7AM-7PM, Beginning at MM-0.00 and extending to MM-1.00. There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed. This work is for milling, resurfacing and traffic counter installation on I-155.
       Friday June 4 through Monday June 7, 7PM-5 AM, The interchange of I-155 / US-51 and US-412 / SR-3 ramp will be closed for bridge repair work.  There will be a detour on state routes delineated using changeable message units.  If this work is not completed in one weekend, the work will resume on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM and complete on Monday, June 14 at 5:00 AM.
 
 
I-65
 
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate routes in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Wilson, Williamson and Smith Counties for guardrail repair and installation.
 
REGION 3 Installation of Cable Barrier:U Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on the following routes in order to install cable barrier rail.
       I-65 NB & SB
o    MM 0-2   Giles County
o    MM 14-19 Giles County
o    MM 45-48 Maury County
o    MM 53-61 Williamson County
 
DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 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)
 
TDOT Maintenance, Davidson County:
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Davidson County in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
       Thursday June 3, 8PM-6AM, I-65 northbound at MM 87 will have two lanes closed for milling work. Two lanes will remain open.
       Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6, 6AM-2PM There will be rolling roadblocks in the left lane at the following locations in Davidson County for cleaning grates and removing vegetation:
o    I-65 southbound from mile marker 81 to mile marker 74
 
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-65 at the junction with SR 12 (Rosa Parks Blvd.)
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9 (excluding Sunday), 1PM-1:15PM, There will be rolling roadblocks on I-65 northbound and southbound at Rosa Parks Blvd in order to blast for ramp widening.
       Thursday June 3 through Wednesday June 9, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating closures on I-65 northbound and southbound at Rosa Parks Blvd in order to erect the steel bridge beams and remove the bridge deck. 
       Friday June 4, Saturday June 5 and Monday June 7, 9AM-11AM, There will be short stoppages of traffic on I-65 northbound and southbound at Rosa Parks Blvd for the placement of bridge beams.
 
SUMNER COUNTY, Bridge repair of two bridges on I-65 over U.S. 31W & on US 31W over US 41:Thursday June 3, 8PM-5AM, each day, The I-65 northbound exit ramp onto SR 41 westbound will be closed for painting of the I-65 bridge over SR 41.
 
 
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
       Tuesday June 02, 2010 through Thursday November 03, 2011, Brevard Road near Goodyear in Union City, will be the first county road CLOSED for the construction of an interchange at this location so that Brevard Road will cross over I-69. A detour route is posted.
 
 
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 accommodate new concrete paving operations. 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. 
 
MCMINN COUNTY, I-75 resurfacing from north of MM 39 (LM 4) to the rest area at MM 45 (LM 10): This is a nighttime paving project that will take place on I-75 North and South 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 June 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. I-75 South approaching Mile Marker 120 will be reduced to one lane which will remain in place around the clock as crews perform bridge deck repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential long delays traveling through this area.
 
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 118 and 129:On Sunday night, June 6, 2010 through Wednesday night June 9, 2010 motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this area between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews install and repair median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays traveling 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 North and South between Mile Markers 130 and 135: On Sunday night, June 6, 2010 through Tuesday night June 8, 2010 motorists should be alert for possible lane closures through this area between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews install and repair median cable barrier. Motorists should be alert for workers present, use extreme caution and expect potential delays traveling 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 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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