West Tennessee Weekly Construction March 1-8, 2017

BENTON COUNTY - I-40 Truck Climbing Lane
Wednesday, March 1 through Wednesday March 8: There are no scheduled closures.

CARROLL COUNTY, SR-424: Construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge on SR 424 over Roan Creek will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways. Restrictions: Beginning Thursday, January 19, 2017, a signal system was put into place. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 10’ lane restriction.

DYER COUNTY, SR-104: Miscellaneous safety improvements on SR 104 from SR 181 (Great River Road) to SR 182 (Lenox-Nauvoo Road) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

FAYETTE COUNTY, I-40:
Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures at various locations on I-40 east and westbound at LM-27.0 to LM-42.0 to allow for pavement repairs. * Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7, 9AM-3PM will serve as backup dates.  Weather Permitting.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-15 (US-64); Resurfacing work will cause possible temporary lane closures in both directions daily, from the 5 lane section to near Tomlin Road.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-15 (US-64); Bridge Repair project on SR 15 over Howell Creek will cause possible temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-420: Miscellaneous safety improvements from Luck Madden Road log mile 2.12 to SR 186 log mile 4.57.

HARDEMAN COUNTY, SR-100: Bridge Repair project on SR 100 over overflow at log mile 7.58​
Tuesday, May 31 through May 31, 2017, a signal system is being utilized. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Watch for flagmen.
Restrictions: On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, a signal system was put into place. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ lane restriction.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-15 (US-64): A widening project on SR 15 from Firetower Road to west of Bigbee Branch. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-128: A widening project on SR 128 from South of Opel Loop to US-64 (SR 15) in Savannah will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.

HAYWOOD COUNTY-Bridge over I-40 at Hawkins Lane: Bridge Repair project over I-40 at Hawkins Lane log mile 0.47 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

HAYWOOD COUNTY-Bridge over I-40 at SR-19 (Exit 60): Bridge Repair project at log mile 16.62 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Saturday, March 4, 7:00 a. m.-5:00 p. m.: There will be temporary intermittent lane closures for I-40 east and westbound, inside or outside lane, for full depth bridge repair on Mercer Road SR 19 overhead bridge at Exit 60.

HAYWOOD COUNTY-SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): A widening project on SR 19 from west of Windrow Road to SR 76 south of Brownsville will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.

LAKE COUNTY, SR-21: Bridge Repair project on SR 21 over Reelfoot Spillway will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Restrictions: On Tuesday, July 19, through Tuesday, May 16, 2017, a signal system is being utilized. Traffic is reduced to one 9’ 9” lane in each direction.

LAKE COUNTY, SR-21:  The construction of a concrete I-Beam bridge on SR 21 over Branch Creek LM 1.20, including grading, drainage, and paving.  Beginning Monday, September 12, 2016,  SR 21 was closed to thru traffic until approximately September 30, 2017. Detour route posted.

MADISON COUNTY -SR-5 (North Highland Avenue):
Thursday, March 2, 8:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.: There will be a temporary lane closure on SR 5 northbound at West Forrest Avenue to make fiber rearrangements in man-hole. Traffic will be handled by flagmen.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-18: Construction of a concrete box bridge on SR 18 over Meridian Creek will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. A temporary signal will be utilized.
Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ lane restriction.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-197: Construction of 2 concrete I-beam bridges, grading, drainage and paving. Beginning Friday April 15, 2016 through Sunday, May 31, 2017: There will be lane a closure on State Route 197, just east of Beech Bluff Rd. over branch.

Restrictions: Beginning Monday October 24, through Wednesday, May 31, 2017: Traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 10’ lane restriction. A signal system is being utilized.

MCNAIRY COUNTY, SR-117: Bridge Repair project on SR 117 over Snake Creek.
Beginning Tuesday, June 14, a signal system is being utilized. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Watch for flagmen. 
Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ lane restriction. A signal system is being utilized.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69: Grading, drainage, construction of eight bridges on future I-69 from 0.2 mile south of US 51 (SR 3) to 0.2 mile south of US 45W (SR 5). Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 (SR 3) portion of the project.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 at Canada Road
Wednesday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 8: I-40 speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.  There are lane shifts on I-40 east and westbound.  Beginning December 5, 2014, there are transitions south and northbound on Canada Road.

SHELBY COUNTY I-40 Hernando De Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River- Structural Arch Inspection
LOOK AHEAD:
Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 12: The I-40 east and westbound outside lanes and shoulders will be CLOSED to provide a staging area for vehicles and equipment, as well as access for the man lift. I-40 Westbound lanes will be CLOSED Monday through Friday, 12PM–4PM, and on Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 a. m.-6:00 p. m. Eastbound lanes will be CLOSED (as needed) Monday through Friday, 9:00 a. m.–6:00 p. m. and on Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 a. m.-6:00 p. m.

SHELBY COUNTY - Bridge Repair on I-40 over the Mississippi River (LM–0.0)
 Wednesday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 15: CLOSE the outside (right hand) lane of I-40 westbound from west of the arches and extend only to immediately past Pier W28 (near the west bank of the river). This will allow the repair of an expansion joint underneath the bridge.

SHELBY COUNTY – I-55 Repairs to ITS Equipment
 Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.: There will be temporary lane closures, two left (inside) lanes reduced to one, on I-55 southbound between MM-1.0 to MM-0.0 for repairs to ITS equipment. * Saturday, March 4, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m. will serve as a backup date. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40, I-55, & I-240:
Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures at various locations on I-40 east and westbound, I-55 north and southbound, and I-240 east and westbound to allow for asphalt repairs.  Weather Permitting.

Thursday, March 2, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m:  Crump Blvd. ramp to I-240 southbound will be CLOSED for asphalt repairs.  * Friday, March 3, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m. will serve as a backup date.  Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40:
Sunday, March 5, 6:00 a. m.–6:30 a. m.:  CLOSE all I-40 east and westbound lanes at MM 11.7 utilizing a rolling roadblock to allow for maintenance on existing overhead wireline crossing.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-1: Construction of a welded steel plate girder bridge on SR 1 over the Loosahatchie River will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14 (Austin Peay Hwy): Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 204 (Singleton Parkway) to east of Old Covington Pike. Shoulders are closed north and southbound. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH. As of May 13, 2015, Egypt-Central Road and Momosa Road have been CLOSED to thru traffic.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: Bridge repair on SR 385 over I-240 will cause possible temporary lane closures in both directions daily.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: Bridge repair over Gulf Stream Road, the CSXT R/R & US70 (SR 1)
Wednesday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 8: Lanes will have INTERMITTENT closures with one lane to remain open. Lane closure will allow for placement of final pavement marking. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385:
Friday, March 3, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures on SR-385 at LM-6.4 to LM-7.2 to allow for asphalt repair. One lane will remain open. * Monday, March 6,  9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m. will serve as a backup date.  Weather Permitting.

TDOT MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 8, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 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.

TDOT REGION 4 On-Call Concrete Pavement Repair

Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be a temporary lane closure on I-40 westbound between MM 3.1 to MM 2.8, then MM 2.6 to 2.4 for concrete repair.  One lane will remain open. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Friday, March 3, 8:00 p. m. through Monday, March 6, 6:00 a. m.: There will be a temporary lane closure on I-40 east and westbound between MM 3.1 to MM 2.8, then MM 2.6 to 2.4 for concrete repair.  One lane will remain open. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Monday, March 6 through Wednesday, March 8, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be a temporary lane closure on I-40 east and westbound between MM 3.1 to MM 2.8, then MM 2.6 to MM 2.4 for concrete repair.  One lane will remain open. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

TDOT REGION 4, On-Call Guardrail Repair
Sunday, March 5 through Thursday, March 9, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be night time lane closures at the following various locations to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control.  Weather Permitting.

• I-40, Shelby County, east & westbound (MM 1.0 to MM 32.0), one lane will remain open.
• I-240, Shelby County, east & westbound, southbound & northbound (MM 1.0 to MM 30.0), one lane will remain open.
• I-55, Shelby County, north & southbound (MM 0.0 to MM 12.0), one lane will remain open.
• SR-385, Shelby County, north & southbound, east & westbound (MM 2.0 to MM 49.0), one lane will remain open.

TDOT REGION 4 Retracing of pavement markings with spray thermoplastic
 Wednesday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 8: There are no scheduled closures.

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