West Tennessee Weekly Construction April 2-9, 2014

BENTON COUNTY, SR-191 over I-40: Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  At present there is a lane shift/closures eastbound westbound I-40 at MM 133.0.

Beginning Friday March 14 through Thursday May 22:  I-40 overhead bridge at mile marker 133.0 (State Route 191) will be CLOSED.
Monday March 31 through Thursday April 3, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.:  There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 133.0, for demolition of existing bridge deck, on overpass bridge.  THP will assist with traffic control.  Weather Permitting.
Saturday April 5, 7:00 a. m.-10:00 p. m.:  There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 eastbound at mile marker 133.0, to prepare for a lane shift.  THP will assist with traffic control.  Weather Permitting. 

CARROLL COUNTY, SR-424:  Bridge Replacement on State Route 424 over an overflow and the Big Sandy River.  Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  A signal system is being utilized and will reduce traffic to one lane with a 10’ lane restriction.

CARROLL COUNTY, SR-424:  Bridge Replacement on State Route 424 over the Rutherford Fork Obion River and overflows.  Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  A signal system is being utilized and will reduce traffic to one lane with a 9.5’ lane restriction.

CHESTER COUNTY, SR-22:  Bridge Repair on State Route 22 over Dry Creek at the intersection of Willis Road.  Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  A signal system is active and will reduce traffic to one lane with a 11’ lane restriction.  A detour will be put in place for Willis Road during the lane closure.

CROCKETT/GIBSON COUNTY, SR-188:  Construction of five (5) concrete box beam bridges on State Route 188 at the Crockett/Gibson County line.  The roadway is CLOSED with a detour route posted.

DECATUR COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412):  Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from Wilkinstown Road/Bear Creek Road to State Route 69.

DECATUR COUNTY, SR-69:  Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from SR-20 (US-412) to north of Rock Crusher Lane.

DECATUR COUNTY, SR-202:  Resurfacing work will cause temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from State Route 69 to State Route 114.

DYER COUNTY, SR-104:  Bridge Repair on State Route 104 over overflow.  A signal system will be utilized and will reduce traffic to one lane with a 10’ 9” lane restriction.

DYER COUNTY, I-155: Sunday April 6, 6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m.:  I-155 will be CLOSED in both directions at Highway 78, in order to take power line over the roadway.

FAYETTE COUNTY, I-40, Interchange at SR 222:  Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  The east and westbound shoulders at Exit 42 are CLOSED.
LOOK AHEAD:  Saturday April 12, 6:00 a. m.-5:00 p. m.:  Both eastbound and westbound lanes will be CLOSED to set beams across I-40.  All eastbound and westbound traffic will use the on and off ramps.  State Route 222 will be CLOSED to thru traffic.  THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-194:  Six (6) bridges are being replaced on State Route 194 between State Route 57 and State Route 15 (US-64).  Motorists should watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zones.

FAYETTE and SHELBY COUNTY, (SR-385) Future I-269:  Construction of I-269 from the interchange with State Route 385 to the Mississippi State line.  The project intersects with US 72 (State Route 86) in the area of the Mann Road intersection.  State Route 86 is reduced to one lane in each direction for bridge construction in the median.  Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zone and also crossing the roadway.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-104:  A widening project from west of State Route 188 to Milligan Lane and Gumwoods Road will result in temporary lane closures each day.  Traffic has been shifted from east of State Route 188 to the proposed eastbound lanes.

HARDEMAN COUNTY, SR-18:  Construction of a concrete box beam bridge and paving on State Route 18 over Cypress Creek.  Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  There will be lane closures north and southbound with a temporary signal in place.  One lane will remain open, in each direction.

HAYWOOD COUNTY,  I-40:  Construction for the West Tennessee Solar Farm and Welcome Center, including removal of Albright Road bridge.  Saturday April 5 & Sunday April 6, 6:00 a. m.-8:00 p. m.:  There will be temporary lane closures westbound mile marker 41.5 to mile marker 45.00, for paving of shoulder and re-stripping of lanes.  THP will assist with traffic control.  WEATHER PERMITTING.

HAYWOOD COUNTY,  I-40:  Construction at the intersection of State Route 76 & I-40 at the weigh station ramps.  Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  There are no scheduled closures.

HENDERSON COUNTY, (SR-114):  Miscellaneous safety improvements Thursday April 3 through Wednesday April 9, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.:  There will be possible lane closures from State Route 201 to State Route 20/US-412, for the installation of rumble strips and the installation of various roadway signs.

LAKE COUNTY, SR-22:  A widening project on State Route 22, south of State Route 21 in Tiptonville to existing State Route 22 (Cates Landing Rd.).  There are lane shifts throughout the project.  State Route 22 is closed from intersection of State Route 212 and Vaughn Road North to Cates Landing Road. Detour 3.5 miles on Vaughn Road to State Route 22 Cates Landing Road.

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-3:  Bridge Repair (2) on US-51 (State Route 3) over Chambers Branch.  Traffic is reduced to one lane with a 10’ 6” lane restriction.  Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-208:  A widening project on State Route 208 (State Route 209/Cleveland Street) beginning at State Route 209 (Washington Street) and extending to State Route 208 at US-51/State Route 3 in Ripley.  There will be temporary lane closures daily.

MADISON COUNTY, US-70 (SR-1): A bridge repair project over Gilmers Creek. Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  There will be lane closures in both the eastbound and westbound directions on State Route 1, with a temporary signal, for duration of the project.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 11’ lane restriction.  Signal was activated January 22, 2014. Beginning March 14, 2014, traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 11’ 3” lane restriction.

MADISON COUNTY, (SR-5): A bridge repair project over Middle Fork Forked Deer River.  Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  At present there is a lane shift/closure on State Route 5 near Porter Cable.

MADISON COUNTY, (SR-5, Highland Drive) US-45:  Miscellaneous safety improvements Thursday April 3 through Wednesday April 9, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.:  There will be possible lane closures at the intersection of North Highland Avenue and Lamar Drive, for the upgrade of handicap ramps.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 Bridge over MS River Phase 8:Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  The left inside shoulder of the exit ramp for westbound Interstate 40 to Second Street, will be closed for about six months.  The exit ramp from Westbound I-40 to Riverside Drive has been narrowed to 14 feet and “wide loads” are restricted from using this.  The right shoulder of the entrance ramp from Riverside Drive to I-40 Eastbound has been narrowed to 12 feet and “wide loads” are restricted from using this. 

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 Bridge over MS River Phase 9:Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  Eastbound lane of I-40 is closed. The closure is required for safe access and egress for seismic retrofit on the Arkansas approach of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge. The lane closure is anticipated to remain in place until June 2014.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 Memphis Smartway Transportation (ITS) I-40 beginning at SR-177 (Germantown Road) in Shelby County extending to Braden Road Overpass in Fayette County:

Monday March 31 through Thursday April 3, 8:00 p. m.-2:00 a.m.:  There will be temporary night time lane closures, for the purpose of tuning wireless communication devices.

• I-40, Shelby County eastbound lane from MM 18.7 to MM 19.1, one lane will remain open.  Weather Permitting.
• I-40, Shelby County westbound lane from MM 27.4 to MM 26.2, one lane will remain open.  Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY-Annual Preventative and Unscheduled Maintenance of the Memphis I. T. S. System Equipment, including the TMC Thursday April 3 & Friday April 4, 9:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m.:  There will be temporary lane closures on I-55 southbound on the Mississippi River Bridge (MM 0.00 to MM 0.25), for the purpose of performing ITS device maintenance.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 westbound over Levee Road: Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  The westbound shoulder will be closed for the duration of the project.  Levee Road between Thomas Street (State Route 3) and N. Bellevue Blvd. will be CLOSED during construction.  Detour route is posted.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 from west of Davies Plantation Road LM-22.98 to the Fayette County line LM-30.60:

Friday April 4, 8:00 p. m. through Monday April 7, 6:00 a. m.:  There will be temporary lane closure eastbound and westbound between Exit 24/25 and the Shelby/Fayette County line (MM 23.0 to MM 28.0), for bridge repair work.

Sunday April 6 through Thursday April 10, 8;00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.:  There will be temporary lane closure eastbound and westbound between US-64/Exit 18 and the Shelby/Fayette County line (MM 23.0 to MM 28.0), for milling and patching operations.

Wednesday April 9 & Thursday April 10, 8;00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.:  :  There will be temporary lane closure eastbound and westbound between US-64/Exit 18 and the Shelby/Fayette County line (MM 23.0 to MM 28.0), for paving operations.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-240 North of SR-385 to North of Walnut Grove Rd.: Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  A widening project on I-240 will cause temporary lane closures. Traffic has been moved

Monday March 31 through Thursday April 3, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be temporary lane closures eastbound I-240, 2 left lanes between MM 14.5 & MM 13.0 and westbound I-240, 1 left lane between MM 13.0 & MM 14.5, for the construction of overhead sign footings in median at select locations.  Weather Permitting.

Friday April 4 through Saturday April 5, 8:00 p. m.-5:00 a. m.: There will be temporary lane closures eastbound I-240, 2 left lanes between MM 14.5 & MM 13.0 and westbound I-240, 1 left lane between MM 13.0 & MM 14.5, for the construction of overhead sign footings in median at select locations.  Weather Permitting.

Monday April 07 through Thursday April 10, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.:  There will be temporary lane closures eastbound I-240, 2 left lanes between MM 14.5 & MM 13.0 and westbound I-240, 1 left lane between MM 13.0 & MM 14.5, for the construction of overhead sign footings in median at select locations.  Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD:  Friday April 11 through Saturday April 12, 8:00 p. m.-5:00 a. m.:  There will be temporary lane closures eastbound I-240, 2 left lanes between MM 14.5 & MM 13.0 and westbound I-240, 1 left lane between MM 13.0 & MM 14.5, for the construction of overhead sign footings in median at select locations.  Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD:  Monday April 14 through Wednesday April 16, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.:  There will be temporary lane closures eastbound I-240, 2 left lanes between MM 14.5 & MM 13.0 and westbound I-240, 1 left lane between MM 13.0 & MM 14.5, for the installation of foundations, for overhead signs in median barrier.  Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40/I-240 Phase 2 Interchange Improvements Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  Modification of the I-40/I-240 interchange. Monday February 10:  The right lane of eastbound Summer Avenue was CLOSED, beginning just west of the existing I-240 northbound bridge over Summer Avenue. This will be a permanent lane closure that will last approximately 2 months.

Beginning Saturday March 22:  The right lane of Sam Cooper Boulevard Eastbound was CLOSED, beginning east of Perkins Road to the I-40/I-240 interchange for bridge construction.  March 15, the right lane of Sam Cooper Boulevard Westbound was CLOSED, beginning east of the I-40/I-240 interchange for bridge construction.  Westbound Sam Cooper Boulevard traffic should utilize the inside lane of I-40.  This will be a permanent lane closure

SHELBY COUNTY, I-55:  The I-55 Welcome Center is CLOSED due to construction of a new facility.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14 (US-61):  A replacement of the bridge over Illinois Central Railroad from South Parkway to McLemore Avenue.  Roadway is CLOSED, a detour route is posted.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-86 (US-72):  Construction on State Route 86 (US-72) for a widening project north of Quinn Road to State Route 57 (Poplar Avenue) in Collierville. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction.  South Rowlett Street is closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the State Route 86 bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.  Motorists may use Wilson Street to Harris Street as a detour.

SHELBY COUNTY, Grade, drain, pave SR-177 (Germantown Rd); Crestridge Rd to Stout Rd:
Wednesday April 02 through Wednesday April 09:  There will be intermittent lane closures on State Route 177 (Germantown Road), between Germantown City Limits (LM-1.65) to Stout Road (LM-2.40).  Flagmen will be utilized during these closures to ensure safety from oncoming traffic and construction equipment.  The closures will be intermittent and for as short a time as possible.

NOTE:  The outside lane on northbound State Route 177 at the Stout intersection is closed due to a gas line leak that MLGW has not yet completed repairing.  This MLGW work is not part of the project.  However, we have notified MLGW of our concerns with the partially open hole and have asked that they cover it completely with roadway plates until they can complete the repair and open the lane.

TDOT REGION 4, On-Call Retracing of Pavement Marking with Paint:  Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9:  There are no scheduled closures.

TDOT REGION 4, On-Call Guardrail Repair

Monday April 7 through Thursday April 10, 8PM-6AM:  There will be night time lane closures at the following locations, to repair damaged guardrail.  Weather Permitting.

• I-40, Fayette/Haywood Counties, eastbound & westbound (MM 35.0 to MM 48.0), one lane will remain open.  Also, this will include a partial ramp closure at the I-40 eastbound “On” ramp at Exit 35.
• I-40, Henderson/Madison Counties, eastbound & westbound (MM 84.0 to MM 116.0), one lane will remain open. 
• I-240, Shelby County, eastbound & westbound (MM 20.0 to MM 31.0), one lane will remain open.  Also, this will include a partial ramp closure on the Jackson Avenue “On” ramp to I-240 northbound.
• I-55, Shelby County, northbound (MM 5.0 to MM 6.0), one lane will remain open.

TDOT MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday April 2 through Wednesday April 9, 9:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m.:  There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis.  Weather Permitting.

For more information on TDOT road construction projects or to view travel conditions visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System web site (http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/). Motorists can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access up to date traffic conditions.  TDOT is also now on Twitter.  For up to date traffic tweets for the Jackson & Memphis areas follow Memphis511 (http://twitter.com/memphis511).  For statewide traffic information follow TN511 (http://twitter.com/TN511).  Also, for smart phone users, TDOT has a new mobile site that provides simple and easy access to TDOT's SmartWay cameras, message boards, accident information, and construction information.  Go to:  http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/

Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly.  Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle.  TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.  All scheduled work is subject to change due to adverse weather conditions or other conditions beyond the control of the contractor.