West Tennessee Weekly Construction October 3-10, 2018

Thursday, October 04, 2018 | 09:57am

District 47 - West TN - Northern
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-104: The grading, drainage, paving and construction of a bridge on SR 104 over Grassy Hollow Creek.

CARROLL COUNTY, SR-423: The grading, drainage, construction of a concrete I-beam bridge on SR 423 over Clear Creek. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
Restrictions: Monday, February 12, a traffic signal system is being utilized. Traffic is reduced to one lane in with a 10’ lane restriction.

DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): Repair of bridges over South Fork Forked Deer River. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway in a construction zone. Traffic is reduced to one lane on US 51 (SR 3) in both north and southbound directions, from LM 24.73 to LM 25.00 in Lauderdale County and LM 0.00 to LM 0.40 in Dyer County. SR 3 (US 51) northbound traffic is then shifted to the southbound lanes in the crossover areas. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 portion of the project.
Restrictions: There is a 12’ 10” lane restriction.

DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): Repair of bridges over Lewis Creek. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
On Monday, May 7, SR 20 was shifted into the westbound direction from LM 2.16 to LM 2.74 for bridge repair. Construction signs and message boards are in use.
Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ lane restriction.

Saturday, October 6, 5:30 a.m. through Saturday, October 6, 2:00 p.m.: US-412 (SR-20), westbound will be closed at mile marker 2.24 and traffic will be detoured to SR-104 (truck route), this will allow the contractor to make emergency repairs on the shoulders that has damage to the existing road over the westbound lanes.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-43 (US-45E): Tuesday, October 9, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: A sewer repair project on SR-43 (US-45E) near Cherry Street in Milan will cause temporary lane closures. One lane will remain open in each direction.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-76: A resurfacing project from US 45W (SR 5) to north of Bledsoe Road will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-366 (US-45W): A resurfacing project on US 45W (SR 366) from US 45W BR (SR 5) to near US 45W (SR 5) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-54: The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, retaining wall and paving on SR 54 from near Rison Street to near Smith Road. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35MPH.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-76: A resurfacing project on US 79 (SR 76) from West Antioch Road to near the Tennessee River will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

LAKE COUNTY, SR-78: Construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee bridge on SR 78 over drainage ditch including grading, drainage, and paving will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

LAKE COUNTY, SR-21: The construction of a spillway on Reelfoot Lake, including grading, drainage and paving. Temporary lane closures daily for both west/eastbound traffic. Construction signs and Flaggers are in use.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69: Grading, drainage, construction of eight bridges on future I-69 from south of US 51 (SR 3) to south of US 45W (SR 5) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 (SR 3) portion of the project. The inside southbound lane on SR 3 is closed to all traffic for installation of barrier rail.
Restrictions: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 SR 3 has a lane shift in the north and southbound directions. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ 6” lane restriction.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-239, SR-89, SR-54, SR-118: A resurfacing project on SR 239 (LM 0.00 to LM 0.72), SR 89 (LM 15.70 to LM 16.59), SR 54 (LM 10.64 to LM 12.57), SR 118 (LM 0.00 to LM 0.30) in and around downtown Dresden will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-372: A resurfacing project on SR 372 from SR 431 to SR 43 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
CHESTER/MCNAIRY COUNTIES, SR-22A: A resurfacing project on SR 22A in McNairy County through Chester County to the Henderson County line will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

CROCKETT COUNTY, SR-76: The grading, drainage, paving and construction of bridges on SR 76 over Cypress Creek and overflow. On February 7, 2018, a traffic signal system is being utilized.
Restriction: There is a 11’ width restriction in place. Traffic reduced to one lane.

FAYETTE COUNTY, I-40: The grading, drainage, construction of a concrete bulb-tee bridge and paving on I-40 at the SR 196 (Hickory Withe Road) interchange. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

Sunday, October 7, through Wednesday, October 10, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.:

· There will be temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 east and west bound from MM 28.0 to MM 30.0, for milling and paving operations. The speed limit has been reduced to 60MPH. There will be a 16’ width restriction in place. Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD:
Wednesday, October 10, through Wednesday, October 17, 8:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.:

HARDEMAN COUNTY, SR-100: Intersection improvements, including the grading, drainage and paving SR 100 at the intersection of SR 138 (LM 11.74) in Toone will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-69: A resurfacing project on SR 69 from SR-42 (LM 3.92) to Decatur County line (LM 10.08) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-15 (US-64): A resurfacing project on SR 15 from Main Street to near Bell Lane will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

HAYWOOD COUNTY-I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 east and westbound near Koko Rd to the SR 19 (Mercer Rd).
Sunday, October 7, through Thursday, October 11, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 east and westbound from mile marker 60 to 51 for paving operations. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD:
Sunday, October 14, through Thursday, October 18, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 east and westbound from mile marker 60 to 51 for paving operations. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US 45 Bypass) and I-40: Interchange improvements on SR 186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd for paving and construction of retaining walls. Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.

Saturday, October 6, 6:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: The right lane of I-40 eastbound near Exit 82, including the Exit 82 on ramp from southbound SR 5 Highland Ave. onto I-40 eastbound, will be closed for the removal of overhead signs, and construction of crossover. Weather Permitting

Backup date Sunday, October 7, 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 6, 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: The right lane of I-40 westbound near Exit 82, including the Exit 82 “Off” ramp from I-40 westbound onto SR 5 (Highland Ave.), will be closed for the removal of overhead signs, and construction of crossover. Weather Permitting

Backup date Sunday, October 7, 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-43 (US 45E): Resurfacing from US 45 (SR 5) to Gibson County Line will have intermittent closures daily.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-197: A resurfacing project on SR 197 from US 45 (SR 5) to the Chester County line will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Region 4 – Operations/Maintenance Activities
TDOT MAINTENANCE: Wednesday, October 3, through Wednesday, October 10, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to repair pavement on an as needed basis.

Thursday, October 4, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary closures on I-40 east and westbound from MM 68.0 to MM 95.0 in Madison County for pothole repair.

TDOT District 48 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:

Monday, October 8 and Tuesday, October 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, Haywood, Madison & Henderson, Carroll, Decatur, Benton Counties east & westbound (MM 44.00 to MM 134.90)

District 49 - West TN – Southwest
FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-194: A resurfacing project on SR 194 from SR 57 to Whispering Meadows Drive will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 – Joint Seal Repair
Monday, October 8 through Thursday, October 11, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-40 east and westbound between MM 19.00 (Davies Plantation) and MM 27.00 (Fayette County Line) to allow for joint seal repairs. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-240 MemFix 4: Replacement of Norfolk Southern, SR 57 east and westbound bridges, and repair of Park Avenue bridge over I-240.

I-240: There are shoulder closures in the westbound direction of I-240 east/west between Quince and Walnut Grove. The lane closures along I-240 east and westbound between Quince and Walnut Grove will stay in place throughout the project.

Park Avenue: The right lane heading west will be closed through November 30^th.

The NIGHTLY closures are scheduled as follows:

· Monday, October 8 and Tuesday, October 9, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. –There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. One lane will remain opened in each direction. The associated ramps from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound and Poplar eastbound to I-240 westbound.

LOOK AHEAD:

The FULL CLOSURES are as follows:

· Friday, October 12, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, October 15, 6:00 a.m. – FULL CLOSURE of I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Avenue east and westbound.

· Friday, October 19, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, October 22, 6:00 a.m. – FULL CLOSURE of I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Avenue east and westbound.

· Friday, October 26, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, October 29, 6:00 a.m. – FULL CLOSURE of I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Avenue east and westbound.

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.

On April 21, 2017, Old Covington Pike East access to/from SR 14 was permanently CLOSED.

*Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: The grading, drainage, construction of concrete Bulb-Tee and I-beam bridges, signals and paving on SR 14 from east of Old Covington Pike to SR 385 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: A bridge repair at Raleigh-Millington Exit:
Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 12:00 a.m. through Thursday, January, 31, 2019: Ramp D Bridge (Raleigh-Millington Exit) from northbound S.R.14 to Raleigh-Millington will be closed for repairs until January 2019. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-57: Resurfacing on SR 57 from near I-240 to Val Verde.
Sunday, October 7, through Thursday, October 11, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT closures with one lane to remain open on SR 57 east and westbound to allow for resurfacing and safety improvements. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-177: Resurfacing on SR 177 from near Raleigh LaGrange to Woodchase.
Wednesday, October 7, through Thursday, October 11, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT closures with one lane to remain open on SR 177 (Germantown Rd.) north and southbound to allow for resurfacing and safety improvements. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385 from Ridgeway Road (LM-1.26) to near Hacks Cross Road (LM-6.13): Resurfacing will have lane closures throughout the project.
Sunday, October 7 through Thursday, October 11, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on SR-385 east and westbound and the ramps on SR-385 eastbound from Ridgeway Road (LM-1.26) to near Hacks Cross Road (LM-6.13) to perform the resurfacing work. One lane will be open in each direction. Weather permitting.

TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, October 4, through Wednesday, October 10, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all state routes and interstates for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, October 3, through Tuesday, October 9, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures on I-55, I-240, I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 14 (Shelby County), SR 15 (Shelby County), and SR 3 (Shelby and Tipton Counties). One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Thursday, October 4, through Wednesday, October 10, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at the following various locations to repair damaged guardrail. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available day. Flagmen will be used where necessary. Weather Permitting.

Lauderdale Co., SR 209 eastbound and westbound, MM 0.0 – MM 19.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
Lauderdale Co., SR 19 east and westbound, MM 0.0 – MM 26.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
Lauderdale Co., SR 371 north and southbound, MM 1.4; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
Tipton Co., SR 3 north and southbound, MM 0.0 – MM 25.0, various locations; Shoulder closure ONLY. Flagmen will be used.

TIPTON COUNTY, SR-14: Resurfacing SR 14 from SR 59 to near SR 179 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

TIPTON COUNTY, SR-59:
Wednesday, October 3, and Thursday, October 4: Railroad will be closing a section of SR 59 at log mile 19.50 near Mullerbrass Road in Covington. A detour route will be provided.

TIPTON COUNTY– SR 178 Culvert Replacement (Maintenance):
Saturday, October 6, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.: SR 178 north and southbound will be CLOSED to replace culverts between SR 59 and Sturdivant. Traffic is advised to use alternate routes. Weather PERMITTING.

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