Interstate Construction for September 16 through September 22, 2010

Thursday, September 16, 2010 | 09:20am

I-24

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:

Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for ditch cleaning.
Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-1AM, 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 September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 8PM-6AM, (each night), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Smith, Williamson, Humphreys and Montgomery Counties for guardrail repair and installation.

DAVDISON COUNTY, Resurfacing on I-24 from SR 45 (OHB) to I-65

Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 8PM-5:30AM, There will be lane closures form the I-24/I-65 split westbound to the Old Hickory Blvd. exit in order to perform parapet repairs.
Monday September 20 through Wednesday September 22, 8PM-5:30AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 eastbound in order to mill and pave the roadway. One lane will remain open.

DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:

Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 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, electrical service, and testing.

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

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Median Drainage Improvement on I-24 near MM 53.0:Friday September 17, 9PM through Saturday September 18, 6PM, There will be one lane of I-24 eastbound and westbound closed in order to remove barrier rail and pour median barrier wall.

COFFEE COUNTY, I-24 resurfacing project from US-41 (MM 105) to SR-55 (MM 111): The contractor will have nighttime lane closures on I-24 from 7:00 PM-- 6:00 AM to perform paving operations. Estimated project completion date is October 2010.

MARION, HAMILTON, and BRADLEY 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 8:00 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 project completion date is December 2010.

MARION COUNTY, I-24 at Exit 152 construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge on US-72 (SR-27) including grading, drainage, and paving: The contractor has installed construction signs and will be clearing, relocating utilities and installing barrier rail. Flaggers and THP will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is September 2012.

HAMILTON COUNTY, rehabilitation of the bridge on I-24 East over the US-27 ramp to I-24 East (MM 177-179) and the bridge on South Seminole Drive over I-24 (MM 181-183): The contractor will have nighttime lane closures in both I-24 work zones from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sundays through Thursdays to perform bridge rehabilitation work. At least one lane will be maintained at all times. At the I-24 Eastbound bridge site, a traffic shift is now in place, and I-24 East traffic will utilize the marked two-lane Exit 178 off-ramp as an I-24 East detour so the contactor can perform work on the bridge deck of I-24 East over US-27 North in downtown Chattanooga. This traffic shift will be in place until the project is completed. I-24 westbound traffic will not be affected. TheSouth Seminole Bridge over I-24 in Chattanooga is now reduced single-lane bridge. This one-lane operation is necessary to make repairs to the concrete deck surface of the bridge. Traffic signals have been installed at each end of the bridge to regulate the flow of traffic through the area. This one-lane traffic operation will remain in place while the repairs to the bridge are being completed. Motorists are advised to anticipate short delays when traveling through this area. Estimated project completion date is November 2010.

I-124

No construction activity to report at this time.

I-26

UNICOI COUNTY, I-26 between Mile Markers 40 and 43: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this bridge deck repair and resurfacing project. Motorists should expect possible delays 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 and westward):

§ Wednesday September 19, through Wednesday September 22: There will be two eastbound and two westbound lanes closed.

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

§ Wednesday September 15, through Wednesday September 22: There will be one eastbound and one westbound lane closed.

I-40 will be reduced to one eastbound and one westbound lane for traffic until mid-November 2010.

REGION IV On-Call Guardrail:Wednesday September 15 through Wednesday September 22, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at the following locations to repair damaged guardrail and cable rail.

§ I-40, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 23.1 to MM 23.5), one lane to remain open.

FAYETTE COUNTY-Re-Surfacing on I-40 Eastbound MM 27 through MM 35:Sunday September 19 through Friday September 24, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be one lane closed on I-40 eastbound, Mile Marker 27.0 through Mile Marker 35.0, for paving operations. Tennessee Highway Patrol will assist with traffic control.

HENDERSON COUNTY Design-Build on SR-104 over I-40 MM 101.00:Saturday September 18 & Sunday September 19, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be one lane closures on I-40 eastbound & westbound to divert traffic onto the ramps over State Route 104 & back to I-40. This lane closure is required for removal of barrier rails from I-40 and the new bridge deck over I-40. This closure will also be used to texture finish the bridge at Mile Marker 101 State Route 104. The bridge located at Mile Marker 101 will be closed to local traffic entering I-40. Traffic will be flagged on State Route 104. Tennessee Highway Patrol will assist with lane closures on I-40.

HENDERSON COUNTY-Resurfacing on I-40 between Mile Marker 115 and 121:Sunday September 19 through Friday September 24, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be one lane closed on I-40 eastbound and westbound, for paving operations.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:

Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for ditch cleaning.
Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.

DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:

Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 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, electrical service, and testing.

§ 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 September 16, 8PM-5AM, There will be two lane of I-40 eastbound and one lane of I-40 westbound closed to pave the ramp tie-ins and install overhead signs.

Saturday September 18, 8AM-8PM, There will be lane closures on the I-40 eastbound off ramp to White Bridge Rd. in order to restripe the roadway to shift traffic.

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 potential traffic pacing 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 project completion date is September 2010.

PUTNAM COUNTY, I-40 resurfacing from SR-136 (MM 287, LM 19.65) to Falling Water River (MM 292, LM 24.16): The contractor will have nighttime lane and shoulder closures on I-40 from 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday nights to perform paving operations. One lane will be maintained in each direction at all times. Estimated project completion date is November 2010.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 340 and 362: On Sunday night, September 19, 2010, motorists should be alert for a mobile lane closure between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews re-trace pavement marking lines. Motorists should be alert for slow moving equipment and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 340 and 362:On Monday night, September 20, 2010, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures in this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area

LOUDON COUNTY, I-40 West at Mile Marker 366.4:On Monday night, September 20, 2010, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures in this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 369 and 380: On Monday night, September 20, 2010, motorists should be alert for a mobile left lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. the following morning as crews perform drain cleaning along the median barrier wall. Motorists should be alert for slow moving equipment and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 378 and 369: On Thursday night, September 23, 2010, motorists should be alert for a mobile left lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. the following morning as crews perform drain cleaning along the median barrier wall. Motorists should be alert for slow moving equipment and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 380 and 395: On Tuesday night, September 21, 2010, motorists should be alert for a mobile left lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. the following morning as crews perform drain cleaning along the median barrier wall. Motorists should be alert for slow moving equipment 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 possible nightly lane closures on 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, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

KNOX COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 395 and 378: On Wednesday night, September 22, 2010, motorists should be alert for a mobile left lane closure between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. the following morning as crews perform drain cleaning along the median barrier wall. Motorists should be alert for slow moving equipment and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

COCKE COUNTY, I-40 East bridge over the Pigeon River between Mile Markers 445 and 447: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this bridge repair project. 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

§ I-240, Shelby County, northbound Exit 6, I-55 NB to continue on I-55 NB, one ramp lane will shift traffic to left.

§ I-240, Shelby County, westbound (MM 16.0 to MM 25.8), two lanes to remain open.

§ I-240, Shelby County, eastbound (MM-17.3 to MM 17.8), two lanes to remain open.

§ I-240, Shelby County, eastbound (MM 24.3 to MM 18.0), two lanes to remain open.

§ I-240, Shelby County, northbound (MM 25.3 to MM 28.7), two lanes to remain open.

I-440

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:

Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for ditch cleaning.
Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.

DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:

Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 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, electrical service, and testing.

§ I-440, both directions, between Hillsboro Pike and I-24 (MM 3 to MM 7)

I-640

KNOX COUNTY, I-640 East and West between Mile Markers 1 and 10: On Monday night, September 20, 2010 and Tuesday night, September 21, 2010, motorists should be alert for a mobile lane closure between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews re-trace pavement marking lines. Motorists should be alert for slow moving equipment and use extreme caution traveling through this area.

I-55

§ I-55, Shelby County, northbound (MM 6.3 to MM 6.8), two lanes to remain open.

§ I-55, Shelby County, southbound (MM 1.0 to MM 0.5), two lanes to remain open.

§ I-55, Shelby County, northbound (MM 0.2 to MM 7.8), two lanes to remain open.

§ I-240, Shelby County, northbound Exit 6, I-55 NB to continue on I-55 NB, one ramp lane will shift traffic to left.

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 September 15 through Wednesday September 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures northbound (Mile Marker 8 to Mile Marker 9) in order to perform bridge construction between Bridges 1 & 2. One northbound lane will remain open.

I-155

DYER COUNTY, I-155 Bridge Repair: Wednesday September 15 through Wednesday September 22: Beginning at Mile Marker 9 in Missouri and extending to Mile Marker 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

TDOT Bridge Repair:Thursday September 16, 7PM-3AM, The left lane will be closed on I-65 northbound at MM 21.0 for bridge repair. One lane will remain open.

REGION 3, Retracing of Pavement Markings on Interstate Routes:Friday September 17, 8PM through Monday September 20, 5AM, There will be mobile operations on I-65 in Maury County from MM 35 to MM 53 in order to restripe the roadway.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TDOT Maintenance:

Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes on an as needed basis.
Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for ditch cleaning.
Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control. This will affect the shoulders or outside lanes.
Tuesday September 21, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 northbound at mile marker 86.7 (Trinity Lane) for milling and paving.

DAVIDSON and WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, ITS Phase III:

Thursday September 16 through Wednesday September 22, 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, electrical service, and testing.

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

REGION 3, Longitudinal Joint Stabilization:Sunday September 19 through Wednesday September 22, 9PM-4AM, (each night), There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 northbound and southbound from the Williamson County line to the I-40 split in order to work on joints. One lane will remain open.

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

Thursday September 16 and Wednesday September 22, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. for relocation of barrier rail and paving.
Saturday September 18, 6AM-6PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. in order to shift traffic.
Monday September 20 and Wednesday September 22, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 for the removal of bridge overhang jacks.

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

NOW through Thursday November 3, 2011, Brevard Road near Goodyear in Union City will be CLOSED for the construction of an interchange at this location so that Brevard Road will cross over I-69. A detour route is posted.

NOW through Saturday September 15, 2012, Perry Browder Road between George Moss Road and Mt. Zion Road will be CLOSED for the construction of an interchange at this location. A detour route is posted. There is only one house on this section of Perry Browder Road and they will provide egress and ingress daily as the project is constructed.

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. 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 8:00 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 project completion date is December 2010.

LOUDON COUNTY, I-75 South between Mile Markers 81 and 82:On Tuesday night, September 21, 2010, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures in this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area

ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 North between Mile Markers 120 and 130: On Sunday night, September 19, 2010, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures in this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution 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 137 and 149: On Sunday night, September 19, 2010, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures in this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area

I-275

No construction activity to report at this time.

I-81

JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-81 North at Mile Marker 0.3:On Tuesday night, September 21, 2010, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures in this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers and equipment present and use extreme caution traveling through this area

GREENE COUNTY, I-81 North and South between Mile Markers 28 and 37:Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures on 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, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution 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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