Interstate Construction Report for July 1 - 7, 2010
Thursday, July 01, 2010 | 10:46am
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon, Friday, July 2, 2010 through 6 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2010 due to the 4th of July holiday. Motorists will still encounter some long term lane closures already in place on some construction projects.
I-24
ROBERTSON & CHEATHAM COUNTIES, Resurfacing on I-24:Thursday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7, 8PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend) – There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 east and westbound from MM 17-31 for milling and paving operations.
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7, 8PM-6AM, (each night – excluding the holiday weekend), 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.
REGION 3 On-Call Sign Installation:Thursday, July 1, 8PM-6AM – There will be one lane closed on I-24 westbound from the Silliman Evans Bridge to Shelby Avenue and two lanes closed on I-24 eastbound from MM 48-49 while crews install sign supports.
TDOT Maintenance, DAVIDSON COUNTY:
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DAVIDSON COUNTY, Drainage Improvement on I-24 near the I-440 Interchange (MM53):Thursday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 7, 9PM-5AM – There will be one lane closed on I-24 in both directions near MM53 to set barrier rail.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-24 from Haywood Lane to Rutherford Co. line:Tuesday, July 6 and Wednesday, July 7, 8PM-6AM – There will be alternating two lane closures on I-24 in both directions as crews place fog seal on the shoulders and install permanent pavement markings. Two lanes will remain open in each direction.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
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o I-24, both directions, between Old Hickory Blvd and Hickory Hollow Pkwy (MM 40 to MM 60)
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. 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): With exception to time period listed in the special note, the contractor will have nighttime lane closures from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM to install barrier rails. One lane will be maintained at all times. 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:
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o Thursday July 1, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound lane & one westbound lane closed.
o Thursday July 1, 7PM through Friday July 2, 6AM: There will be two eastbound & two westbound lanes closed.
o Friday July 2, 6AM through 12PM: There will be one eastbound lane & one westbound lane closed.
o Tuesday July 6, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound lane & one westbound lane closed.
o Tuesday July 6, 7PM through Wednesday July 7, 6AM: There will be two eastbound & two westbound lanes closed.
o Wednesday July 7, 6AM through 7PM: There will be one eastbound lane & one westbound lane closed.
o Wednesday July 7, 7PM through 12AM: There will be two eastbound & two westbound lanes closed.
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o Thursday July 1, 7PM through Friday July 2, 6AM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.
o Tuesday July 6, 7PM through Wednesday July 7, 6AM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.
o Wednesday July 7, 7PM through 12AM: There will be one eastbound & one westbound lane closed.
o The grinding and grooving of the completed deck overlay will require intermittent closures in various lanes.
REGION IV Maintenance
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HENDERSON COUNTY Design-Build on SR-104 over I-40 MM 101.00:Wednesday June 30 & Thursday July 1, 8PM-6AM: There will be one lane closed on I-40 eastbound & then westbound. This lane closure is required to weld and place panels to the new beams on the bridge over I-40. THP will assist with lane closures on I-40.
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7, 8PM-6AM, (each night – excluding the holiday weekend), 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,
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o Thursday, July 1 9AM-3PM; Friday, July 2 9AM-noon; and Tuesday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 7, 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.
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o Thursday, July 1 9AM-3PM; Friday, July 2 9AM-noon; and Tuesday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 7, 9AM-3PM – 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.
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o Thursday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7, 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, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7, 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, July 1 until Friday, July 2 at noon; and Tuesday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 7, 7PM-5AM, There will be rolling roadblocks in the left lane in Davidson County for cleaning grates and removing vegetation
HICKMAN COUNTY, I-40 Emergency Bridge Repair at MM 150 & 152:Tuesday July 6 and Wednesday July 7, 6AM-8PM, (each day), There will be one lane closed on I-40 Westbound at MM 150, on I-40 Eastbound at MM 152, and on I-40 in both directions from MM 180-181 for emergency bridge repairs. One lane will remain open in each direction.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, ITS Phase III:
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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, July 1, 9AM-12 Noon - The left lane of the I-40 westbound flyover ramp to Briley Pkwy. northbound will be closed to allow crews to remove barrier rail.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Grading, drainage, and paving of the I-40 ramps @ 2nd & 4th Ave.:Thursday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 7 – no lane closures planned.
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 possible nightly lane closures Thursday night, July 1, 20010 and Tuesday night, July 6, 2010 through Thursday night, July 8, 2010 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.
COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East bridge over the Pigeon River between Mile Markers 445 and 446: On Tuesday, July 6, 2010, motorists should be alert for a lane closure between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews set portable barrier rails and close the outside shoulder of this bridge to begin bridge repairs. 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
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SHELBY COUNTY-I-240 under Poplar Avenue TDOT Bridge Inspection and Repair:Wednesday July 7, 10AM-2PM, There will be lane closures eastbound and westbound, 1 lane to remain open.
I-440
TDOT Maintenance, DAVIDSON COUNTY:
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REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7, 8PM-6AM, (each night – excluding the holiday weekend), 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.
Metro Nashville Local Program Project:Thursday, July 1, 9AM-3PM and Friday, July 2, 9AM-noon – 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:
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o I-440, both directions, between Hillsboro Pike and I-24 (MM 3 to MM 7)
I-640
No construction activity to report at this time.
I-55
REGION IV Maintenance
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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.
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I-155
DYER COUNTY, I-155 Bridge Repair:
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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
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I-65
GILES COUNTY, I-65 Weigh Station:Thursday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7, 8PM-6AM – I-65 will be reduced to one lane near the Alabama State Line for paving. One lane will remain open.
REGION 3 On-Call Guardrail:Thursday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7, 8PM-6AM, (each night – excluding the holiday weekend), 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:
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REGION 3 On-Call Concrete Pavement Repair:Thursday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 7, 8PM-5AM – The ramps on I-65 north and southbound at Armory Dr. will be closed for concrete repairs.
DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-65 at the junction with SR 12 (Rosa Parks Blvd.)Thursday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 6 through Wednesday July 7, 1PM-1:15PM – There will be rolling roadblocks on I-65 in both directions at the ramp to Rosa Parks Blvd. for blasting.
SUMNER COUNTY, Bridge repair of two bridges on I-65 over U.S. 31W & on US 31W over US 41:Thursday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7: No closures scheduled.
I-69 (FUTURE)
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 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): All lanes and permanent ramps are open to traffic. The temporary slip-ramp on Hilltop Road used to access I-75 South during construction is closed. The contractor will have no lane closures this report period. Estimated completion date is August 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. 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.
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 118 and 123: Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures Thursday night, July 1, 20010 and Tuesday night, July 6, 2010 through Thursday night, July 8, 2010 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 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 North and South between Mile Markers 57 and 63:Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures Thursday night, July 1, 20010 and Tuesday night, July 6, 2010 through Thursday night, July 8, 2010 between 7 p.m. and 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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