Middle Tennessee Construction Report September 12th –18th, 2013

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | 11:50am

Middle Tennessee Construction

September 12th –18th, 2013

BEDFORD COUNTY, Resurfacing on US 231 (SR 10) from Moreland Ave. to SR 82 Including Bridge Deck Repair

  • Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 6AM-6PM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 10 (US 231) in order to mill and pave the roadway.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 from Trinity Lane to Dickerson Rd.

  • Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 10AM-2PM, There will possibly be rolling roadblocks on I-65 southbound between Dickerson Rd. and Exit 88 (I-24 ramp) in order to blast.
  • Tuesday September 17 and Wednesday September 18, 9PM-5AM, The right lane of I-65 northbound will be closed in order to drive sheet piling at the Ewing Lane Bridge.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-440 Eastbound from I-65 to I-24

  • Thursday September 12 and Monday September 16 through Wednesday September 18, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-440 EB for grinding of the mainline and joint sealing. This will also include the closure of the SB Nolensville Road entrance ramp.
  • Friday September 13, 8PM through Monday September 16, 5AM, There will be a complete closure of I-440 EB from I-65/440 East intersection to the I-440 East/I-24 intersection, including the closure of both entrance ramps off Nolensville Road. This closure will be necessary for the grinding of the I-440 mainline, joint sealing, and bridge overlay.
  • Thursday September 12 and Monday September 16 through Wednesday September 18, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-440 WB for the epoxy overlay on the bridge over CSX Railroad.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Bridge Construction on Gallatin Rd. over the CSX Railroad

  • From now through December 2013, Gallatin Rd. will be reduced to one lane in each direction in this area.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Bridge Repair on I-40 over Jefferson St. and the Nashville & Western Railroad, including the Pedestrian Bridge over I-40

  • Thursday September 12 Through Wednesday September 18, 7AM-7PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Jefferson St. under I-40 in order to install the containment system.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on Dickerson Rd. from Trinity Lane to SR 155(Briley Pkwy.) and on US 431 from Dickerson Rd. to Whites Creek Pike

  • Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures in order to install construction signs and adjust manholes and valve boxes in order to begin milling and paving.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 255 (Donelson Pike) from SR 1 to Royal Pkwy.

  • Thursday September 12 through Tuesday September 17, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Donelson Pike in order to install pavement markings.
  • Saturday September 14, 5AM through Monday September 16, 5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Donelson Pike at the Airport Bridge over the access road for airport parking and the Donelson Pike Bridge over I-40 for bridge repair work.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 65 (Whites Creek Pike) from Eatons Creek to the Robertson Co. Line

  • Monday September 16 through Wednesday September 18, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Whites Creek Pike in order to install guardrail.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Installation of an Overhead Sign on I-40 near Donelson Pike

  • Thursday  September 12 through Wednesday September 17, 9AM-3PM, There will be a right shoulder closure westbound on I-40 near the Donelson Pike exit (exit 216) in order to drill and pour overhead sign footing.  All lanes will remain open.
  • Thursday  September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 9PM-6AM, There will be single left lane closure westbound and eastbound on I-40 near the Donelson Pike exit (exit 216) in order to remove median barrier wall for overhead sign structure footing. Three lanes will remain open.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Installation of Signal on Nolensville Rd. at the Intersection of Sunset Rd.

Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Nolensville Rd. at Sunset Rd. in order to install guardrail and bore under the roadway.

 

Performance Based Maintenance Work on I-24, I-65 and SR 840

Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at the following locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes on an as needed basis:

  • SR 840, Williamson, Rutherford and Wilson
  • I-24, Rutherford and Bedford
  • I-65, Williamson

Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 8PM-5AM, There will be possible lane closures at the following locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to repair guardrail on an as needed basis:

  • SR 840, Williamson, Rutherford and Wilson
  • I-24, Rutherford and Bedford
  • I-65, Williamson

DAVIDSON AND RUTHERFORD COUNTIES, Nashville Smartway ITS I-24 Expansion Project

  • Wednesday September 11 through Tuesday September 17, 9PM-6AM, There will be alternating shoulder closures on both I-24 eastbound and westbound (approximately between Mile Marker 57 and Mile Marker 86) and SR 840 (approximately between Mile Marker 48 and Mile Marker 57) for road boring and conduit installation.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Bridge Repair on Rocky Fork Rd. over I-24

  • Friday September 13, 8PM through Monday September 16, 5AM, There will be a total bridge closures on Rocky Fork Rd. over I-24 near MM 69 for bridge full and partial depth repairs.

WILSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 10 (US 231) from SR 265 to south of Hartman Dr. and from the I-40 ramp to south of Gay St.

  • Thursday September 12 and Saturday September 14, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 10 (US 231) south of I-40 in both directions for milling, guardrail, and sidewalk repair operations.
  • Sunday September 15 through Wednesday September 18, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 10 (US 231) north of I-40 in both directions for milling, guardrail, and sidewalk repair operations.

WILSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on SR 171 (Mt. Juliet Rd.) from the Davidson Co. line to north of SR 265

  • No lane closures this week

WILSON & SUMNER COUNTIES, Bridge Construction on SR 109 over the Cumberland River

  • No lane closures this week

WILSON COUNTY, I-40 Widening from Central Pike to East of SR 109

  • Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-40 eastbound and westbound in order to demo concrete and for hauling operations.  One lane will remain open in each direction.
  • Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 9AM-2PM, There will be rolling road blocks on I-40 eastbound and westbound for blasting.  Police officers will be utilized.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Resurfacing on Lewisburg Pike from Les Watkins Rd. to Mack Hatcher Pkwy.

  • Thursday September 12, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 106 in order to install pavement markings.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Construction on SR 397 (Mack Hatcher Pkwy) South of SR 96 to SR 6

  • No lane closures this week

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, City of Franklin Construction

  • From now through November 2013, Hillsboro Road (SR 106) will be reduced from four lanes to two lanes between SR 96 and Independence Square to begin utility relocation for a sidewalk project.

TDOT Maintenance:

Middle Tennessee

  • Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends)  There will be possible lane closures at various locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes on an as needed basis:
  • I-24 Cheatham, Davidson, Montgomery and Robertson Counties
  • I-65 Davidson, Robertson, Williamson Counties
  • I-40 Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys Counties

DAVIDSON COUNTY

  • Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-1AM, (excluding weekends), There will be various shoulder closures in Davidson County for rock removal on all interstates.  All lanes will remain open. 
  • Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 8PM-1AM, (excluding weekends), There will be alternating lane closures on various state routes for crack sealing.  One lane will remain open.  
  • Thursday September 12 through Wednesday September 18, 9AM-3PM and 8PM-5AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations on the interstates in Davidson County for Drain Cleaning Operations.  This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
  • Thursday September 12, 10AM-12PM, The two left lanes and shoulder will be closed on I-40 westbound at mile marker 209 (Charlotte Avenue) for core drilling. One lane will remain open.   
  • Thursday September 12 8PM-5AM, The on-ramp to I-65 south from I-440 eastbound will be closed for milling and paving.  Traffic will be diverted to the shoulder lane.   
  • Tuesday September 17, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-40 eastbound between mile marker 199 and mile marker 205 for milling and paving.  Two lanes will remain open. 

SMITH COUNTY

  • Thursday September 12, 7PM-3AM, The right lane will be closed on I-40 westbound at mile marker 263 for bridge repair.  One lane will remain open.   

TDOT Utilities

  • Monday September 16 through Thursday September 19, 7PM-6AM, There will be lane closures on Charlotte Pike in Davidson County near Nashville West in order for Metro Water to extend an 8” water line and connect to an existing 12” line.

TDOT Materials and Tests

  • Thursday September 12, 9AM-12 Noon, There will be rolling lane closures in both directions on SR 1 in Humphreys County from the Dickson County line to William J. Peeler Rd. in order to take cores from the roadway.  Flaggers will be utilized.
  • Friday September 13, 9AM-12 Noon, There will be rolling lane closures in both directions on SR 7 in Hickman County from the Maury County line to North Lick Creek Rd. in order to take cores from the roadway.  Flaggers will be utilized.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity.  Information in this report is provided to the Department of Transportation by the contractors.  Most work is weather dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather.  For travel information visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or call 5‑1‑1.  You can also receive traffic alerts via TDOT’s multiple Twitter feeds, including statewide traffic tweets @TN511 or Nashville area alerts @Nashville511. 

Android and iPhone users can download TDOT’s SmartWay Mobile App to assist them in navigating Tennessee highways.  The app provides up-to-the-minute customized traffic information and enables the user to access TDOT’s SmartWay cameras, messages displayed on overhead Dynamic Message Signs, and information on construction related lane closures and incidents on interstates and state routes.  The TDOT SmartWay App is free and available for download in the Apple App Store and Play Store for Android. 

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for their destination.  Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

 

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