Weekly Roadway Activity Report for TDOT Region 2 for Dec. 20 - Dec. 26, 2018
SPECIAL NOTE: Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. TDOT is halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2018 until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2019. |
| DISTRICT 27 |
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-101 (Peavine Road) grading, drainage, and paving from Firetower Road to Westchester/Catoosa Boulevard: As grade work progresses, motorists should be alert for shifts in traffic patterns to allow for construction activities. Current activities include paving activities, utility relocation, grade work, storm drain, base stone, and curb and gutter. Temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages may be needed to support ongoing work. Motorists should reduce speeds on Peavine Road and be alert for construction personnel and equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Estimated project completion date is November 2020. |
FENTRESS COUNTY SR-52 resurfacing from east of the Obey River (LM 5.48) to west of SR-154 (LM 11.00): Contractor is scheduled to continue paving operations, weather permitting. Contractor will use intermittent lane closures and flaggers to accommodate this work. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through work zone and watch for construction signs and equipment in the roadway. Note: lane closures will not be permitted after 12 PM on 12/21/18 through 6 AM 01/02/19. RESTRICTIONS: Loads wider than 10' should seek alternate route. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
OVERTON COUNTY SR-52 grading, drainage, signals and paving from near Oakley-Allons Road (LM 6.58) to SR-111 (LM 10.23): Contractor is scheduled to be on site to continue work on punch list. Shoulder closures will be used to allow contractor to work. Motorists should use caution through the work zone and watch for equipment on the shoulder. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
PUTNAM COUNTY I-40 interchange lighting at the junction of Mine Lick Creek Road (LM 15.56): Contractor is installing pole foundations and trenching conduit throughout project. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages during this time. Estimated project completion date is April 2019. |
WHITE COUNTY Permitted Work on SR-111 (STATE HWY. 111) both directions from LM 7.0 to LM 7.3: SR-111 will be closed between log miles 7.0 to 7.3 just south of the Walmart entrance for replacement of the railroad crossing. Detour routes will be signed. Motorists should use caution and follow posted detour routes. Oversize/over dimensional loads should seek alternate routes. RESTRICTIONS: 14-foot vertical clearance on detour route. |
WHITE COUNTY SR-111 resurfacing from the Van Buren County line (LM 0.00) to Shady Oak Road (LM 4.20): The contractor will be installing pavement markings and fog seal throughout the project. This will result in mobile lane closures both directions during daytime hours. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
WHITE COUNTY US-70 (SR-1) resurfacing from the SR-111 overpass (LM 7.69) to near Luther Road (LM 10.61); US-70 (SR-26) resurfacing from east of Creekside Place (LM 9.82) to Moore Street (LM 10.79); SR-84 resurfacing from US-70 (SR-1) (LM 0.00) to near College Street (LM 0.12): The contractor will be working on punchlist items throughout the project. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages during this time. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
DISTRICT 28 |
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-101 bridge repair over Bee Creek (LM 8.98): Work on this project is underway. For the safety of the traveling public, the bridge will be reduced to one 10 foot lane and controlled with temporary signals. Estimated project completion date is September 2019. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-127 the construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge over the Elk River (LM 6.21), including grading, drainage and paving: Work on this project continues with various activities occurring that may require intermitting temporary lane closures. Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles entering and leaving the area along the construction location. Both 12ft. travel lanes with 8ft. shoulders are now open to traffic. RESTRICTIONS: All lanes are open to traffic and the temporary light has been removed. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-476 bridge repair over the Elk River (LM 3.39) and Hurricane Creek (LM 7.40): Progress work on this project has completed. Intermittent lane closures may be used to allow the contractor to complete punch list items. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY US-64BR (SR-15) resurfacing from US-41A (SR-16) (LM 13.7) to west of Money Lane (LM 18.3): Progress work on this project is complete. The contractor may have lane closures in order to complete Punch List items. Motorists should use extreme caution and be alert to construction equipment and workers. Safety personnel will be present. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
MARION COUNTY Rock fall mitigation on I-24 westbound at MM 136.2: Left shoulder, left lane (Lane 1), and right shoulder closed. Roadway is reduced to two lanes (Lane 2 and 3) with a lane shift for duration of project. |
MARION COUNTY TDOT Contractor on I-24 westbound from MM 136.2 to MM 136.2: Marion County, I-24, Westbound, Slide Repair/Rock Slide @ 136.2 MM near Monteagle, from 12/7/18-01/09/19 from 7 AM-12 AM Daily. Two lanes are open for traffic traveling westbound at the 136.2 MM until this slide/rock fall area can be addressed and completed. |
MARION COUNTY SR-156 over Running Water Creek (LM 25.58) bridge rehabilitation: SR-156 is reduced to one lane across Running Water Creek Bridge and controlled with a temporary traffic signal while the bridge is repaired. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
WARREN COUNTY SR-288 construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge over Collins River (LM 4.97), including grading, drainage and paving: The bridge is currently reduced to one 10.5-foot lane to allow the contractor to construct the new bridge. While the bridge is down to one lane, traffic will be maintained and controlled by a temporary signal for the safety of the traveling public. Motorists should expect periodic delays and use caution in the work zone. RESTRICTIONS: 10.5-foot max width |
WARREN COUNTY SR-8 over Collins River (LM 8.14) Bridge Repair: The bridge is currently reduced to one 11-ft. lane to allow the contractor to repair the existing bridge. While the bridge is down to one lane, traffic will be maintained and controlled by a temporary signal for the safety of the traveling public. Motorists should expect periodic delays and use caution in the work zone. RESTRICTIONS: 11-ft max width. Estimated project completion date is August 2019. |
DISTRICT 29 |
BRADLEY AND MCMINN COUNTY SR-312 (Bradley Co.) misc. safety improvements from the Hamilton Co. Line (LM 0.00) to Quill Dr. (LM 5.27); US-11 (SR-2) (McMinn Co.) misc. safety improvements from Sanford Rd. (LM 4.05) to Chapel Rd. (LM 12.32): Work on this project is underway. The contractor will work in McMinn County on US11 (SR2) during this report period. There will be intermittent lane closures. Flaggers will assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is June 2019. |
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 East and West drainage improvement from MM 173 to MM 175: This project is complete excepting punch list items. There might be shoulder closures, but no lane closures. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
HAMILTON COUNTY US-27 (I-124) widening from I-24/US-27 interchange to north of the Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River, including widening the Olgiati Bridge: Work on this project continues with activities occurring on the west side of southbound US-27. Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles entering and leaving the area along the access ramps for east and westbound M. L. King Boulevard. The speed limit for the access ramp is 35 MPH. The 12th Street tie-in ramp to US-27 South has been temporarily closed. This closure will be in place until further notice. Additionally, the southbound ramp from W. Main St.to southbound US-27 has been temporarily closed and will remain so until further notice. Detours are posted. Motorists should pay close attention to the detour signage posted. The speed limit on US-27 in the construction zone remains 45 MPH. Weather permitting, the contractor may implement temporary lane/shoulder closures on weeknights between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM. At least one lane will remain open in each direction on US-27. RESTRICTIONS: I-124 (US-27)Northbound Exit 1C 4th St Off Ramp No oversize/over dimensional loads I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1A-B Martin Luther King Blvd. Off Ramp No oversized/over dimensional loads I-124 (US-27) Southbound On Ramps from Martin Luther King Blvd. No oversized/over dimensional loads Estimated project completion date is January 2020. |
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-2 (BROAD ST.) eastbound from LM 6.4 to LM 6.4: TAWC will be making a connection to existing water main under sidewalk. Lane closure between W 32nd St & W 31st. 4 of the 5 lanes will remain open. Barrels, signs, arrow board, will be used for safety. 12/13/18 - 12/20/18 From 9am to 3pm |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-153 resurfacing from I-75 (LM 0.00) to Shallowford Road (LM 2.60), including bridge deck repair: This could involve lane closures on SR-153, M-F (9 AM - 3PM) to support pavement marking activities. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
HAMILTON COUNTY cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on US-11 (US-64, SR-2), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on US-127 (SR-8), and the Bachman Tubes on US-41 (US-76, SR-8): The McCallie Tunnel & Stringer's Ridge Tunnel will be closed for cleaning on Wednesday, 12/18/18 (8 PM to 6 AM). At the McCallie Tunnel, this will involve a flagging operation, with one way traffic. Additionally, Bachman Tubes will be closed for cleaning on Thursday, 12/19/18 (8 PM to 6 AM). Both Stringer's Ridge and Bachman Tubes will be signed for detours. Estimated project completion date is June 2019. |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-111 (LM 1.5) Replacement of a collapsed 42" corrugated metal pipe, including grading, drainage, and paving.: During this report period, the roadway will be restricted to one (1) lane in the southbound direction & the speed limit will be reduced. The Contractor may have additional lane restrictions while performing repairs. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is April 2019. |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-320 (East Brainerd Road) grading, drainage, installation of signals, construction of seven retaining walls and paving from east of Graysville Road to east of Bel-Air Road: During this report period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures between 9AM-2PM. This work may affect either direction of East Brainerd Road or side streets from Graysville Road to Hamlet Drive. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 miscellaneous safety improvements at the intersection of SR-312 (Birchwood Pike) (LM 15.70): Contractor will be completing various safety improvements at the intersection of SR-58 & Birchwood Pike Monday thru Saturday between 5 AM and 6 PM. No southbound traffic restrictions will be allowed between 5 AM and 9 AM. No northbound traffic restrictions will be allowed between 3 PM and 6 PM. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is April 2019. |
HAMILTON COUNTY US-11/64 SR-2 (Brainerd Rd./Lee Hwy.) resurfacing from east of Moore Road (LM 13.85) to east of Airport Road (LM 15.84): During this report period, the contractor may have intermittent lane restrictions while adjusting utility manhole covers & handicap ramps. This operation will take place Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This work may affect either direction of SR-2 (Brainerd Road/Lee Highway) and between Moore Rd & Airport Rd. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
MCMINN COUNTY SR-30, grading, drainage and paving on SR-30 from Jackson Street to east of Knight Road in Athens: Beginning Tuesday, 12/11/18, all traffic will be shifted into its phase two configuration. This will involve traffic using of the newly built east bound portion of SR-30. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction with turning lanes provided at critical intersections and business access. Please be aware of this change in conditions. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
POLK COUNTY US-64 (SR-40) construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge over Branch and TOHA Old Line railroad (LM 24.85), including grading, drainage and paving: The contractor has shifted traffic onto the new bridge. There will be intermittent lane closures as the contractor continues to work on the retaining wall. Estimated project completion date is May 2019. |
REGION WIDE |
REGION 2 TDOT Maintenance drainage work: There will be possible short-term lane and shoulder closures at various locations in Region 2 in order to clean rock and debris from ditches on an as-needed basis. One lane will be maintained at all times. |
REGION 2 TDOT Maintenance mowing and brush removal: There will be possible short-term lane and shoulder closures at various locations in Region 2 in order to perform contract mowing and brush removal on an as-needed basis. In addition to performing the work, regional Operations crews will also provide traffic control. |
REGION 2 TDOT Maintenance pothole repair and pavement patching: There will be possible short-term emergency lane closures at various locations in Region 2 in order to repair potholes and patch pavement on an as-needed basis. Depending on location and severity these repairs may be done during the day or at night. In addition to performing the work, regional Operations crews will also provide traffic control. |
REGION 2 on-call cable barrier repair on various interstate and state routes: The contractor may have short term shoulder closures in order to perform cable rail repair. Both travel lanes will remain open to traffic at all times on the Interstate during any work that is performed. Estimated project completion date is December 2018. |
REGION 2 on-call guardrail repair and new guardrail installation on various interstate and state routes: The contractor may have short term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform guardrail repair. These closures will take place on the interstate nightly from 7PM to 6AM Sundays through Thursdays and daily on State Routes. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times on the Interstate, and flaggers will be present on State Routes during any work that is performed. Estimated project completion date is June 2019. |
REGION 2 preventative and unscheduled maintenance of Chattanooga SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System: The contractor may have short term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform preventative or unscheduled maintenance to the local SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System. Work hours are 9AM to 3:30PM. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
REGION 2 sweeping and drain cleaning on various interstate and state routes: There will be mobile lane closures supporting a sweeping operation along regional interstates and highways through this reporting period. The sweeping activity will happen Sunday - Thursday (8PM - 6AM). Estimated project completion date is February 2019. |
REGION 2 On-call concrete pavement repair: During the week the contractor will be working on I-24 at exit 175 & 174. Estimated project completion date is March 2019. |
RESTRICTIONS |
FENTRESS COUNTY - CNS239: Loads wider than 10' should seek alternate route. |
WHITE COUNTY - : 14-foot vertical clearance on detour route. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY - CNR044: All lanes are open to traffic and the temporary light has been removed. |
WARREN COUNTY - CNQ270: 10.5-foot max width |
WARREN COUNTY - CNS254: 11-ft max width. |
HAMILTON COUNTY - CNP230: I-124 (US-27)Northbound Exit 1C 4th St Off Ramp No oversize/over dimensional loads I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1A-B Martin Luther King Blvd. Off Ramp No oversized/over dimensional loads I-124 (US-27) Southbound On Ramps from Martin Luther King Blvd. No oversized/over dimensional loads |
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. All times are local. From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or Chattanooga area alerts @Chattanooga511 or any of TDOT's other Twitter pages. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel. In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation lost three workers in the line of duty. All three were struck by passing motorists. Those tragedies bring the total number of TDOT lives lost to 112. We don't want to lose another member of our TDOT family. We're asking you to WORK WITH US. To learn more, go to the website at https://www.tn.gov/tdot/work-with-us/.
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