West Tennessee Weekly Construction March 28-April 4, 2018
District 47 - West TN - Northern
BENTON COUNTY, I-40 Truck Climbing Lane: Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway in a construction zone. *Speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH.
CARROLL COUNTY, SR 104: The grading, drainage, paving and construction of a bridge on SR 104 over Mill Creek. Roadway is CLOSED for duration of project.
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.
DYER COUNTY, SR-20: Repair of bridges over North Fork Forked Deer River.
Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ lane restriction. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.
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.
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.
Restrictions: Beginning Tuesday, August 1 through November 30, 2018, a traffic signal system is being utilized. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 9’ lane restriction.
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 a 11’ 6” lane restriction.
OBION COUNTY, SR-5: Installation of signals on US-45W (SR 5) at the intersection of Jackson Street in Union City.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
CROCKETT COUNTY, SR 76: The grading, drainage, paving and construction of bridges on SR 76 over Cypress Creek and overflow. Beginning February 7, 2018, temporary signals will be utilized. Restriction: There will be a 12’ width restriction in place. Traffic reduced to one lane.
DECATUR COUNTY, SR 69: Beginning February 7, 2018 there will be a lane closure on SR 69 to repair the bridge over Lick Creek. Temporary signals will be in use.
Restriction: There will be a 12’ width restriction in place.
DECATUR COUNTY, SR 20: The repair of a bridge on US 412 (SR 20) over the Tennessee River (LM 9.05).
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.
Wednesday, March 28, through Wednesday, April 4: There are no scheduled closures.
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.
HARDIN COUNTY, SR-128: The grading, drainage, and paving on SR 128 from south of One Stop Drive to south of Opel Loop. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways
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.
HAYWOOD COUNTY–SR-76: Construction of a concrete bulb tee beam bridge over the Hatchie River – Wednesday, May 3, 2017 SR 76 CLOSED approx. 1 mile south of the I-40/Exit 56 interchange for removal of the truss bridge. *Local traffic will have access up to the bridge. An interstate detour will be posted at Exit 56 and Exit 52 (Stanton/KoKo Road).
MADISON COUNTY, SR-5 (US45 South): Beginning Tuesday, April 3 through Wednesday, April 5, 7: 00 a. m.-6:00 p. m.: There will be a temporary lane closure in the northbound lane just south of SR 18 to remove sidewalk.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US45 Bypass) and I-40: Interchange improvements on SR-186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps (LM 2.83) to Old Hickory Blvd (LM 3.33) for paving and construction of retaining walls. Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.
Thursday, March 29, 1:00 p. m.-4:00 p. m.: Temporary rolling lane closures on I-40 east and west bound from MM 79-82 for pothole repair. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD:
Saturday, April 7, and Sunday, April 8, 5:00 a. m.-9:00 p. m.: I-40 east and west will be down to one lane with traffic being shifted up and over the ramps at Exit 80 (US 45 Bypass). The US 45 ByPass north and south will be at the interchange for bridge beams to be placed over the interstate. Weather Permitting.
Backup Dates are April 14-15, and April 21-22.
TDOT REGION 4: On-Call Pavement Markings: Wednesday, March 28, through Wednesday, April 4: There are no scheduled closures.
TDOT REGION 4: On-Call Guardrail Repair/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair: Wednesday, March 28, through Wednesday, April 4: There are no scheduled closures.
TDOT MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, March 28, and Thursday March 29, 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.
Monday, April 2, through Wednesday, April 4, 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.
District 49 - West TN - Southwest
FAYETTE COUNTY, US 70 (US 79, SR-1): A bridge repair project on SR 1 over branch will result in lane closures in both directions daily.
FAYETTE COUNTY- SR-59 over I-40: A bridge repair project on US-70 (SR 79, SR 1) over branch and on SR 59 over I-40.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-87: A Resurfacing project on SR 87 from SR-209 to the Haywood County Line will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-209: A Resurfacing project on SR 209 from Main St. to Chipman Rd. will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40 at Exit 1 to Exit 1A: Bridge repair project will cause possible lane closures on I-40 over the Mississippi River and 5 bridges over Wolf River, various ramps and city streets and railroad.
LOOK AHEAD:
Friday, April 6, 7:00 p. m. through Monday, April 9, 5:00 a. m.: I-40 Eastbound (Coming from Arkansas) Exit 1 to Front Street will be CLOSED to replace expansion joint. Exit 1 to Riverside will remain open. Weather Permitting.
Saturday, April 7, 5:00 a. m. through Monday, April 9, 5:00 a. m.: The (2) two inside lanes on I-40 westbound will be CLOSED beginning at approximately MM 1.60 (Near Danny Thomas Exit 1B) through MM 0.60 for repairs to the bridge over Second and Third Street. The traffic will be reduced to one lane, so expect traffic delays. One lane will remain open. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: A bridge repair project on (SR-385) over Long Rd. (LM 10.48 and LM 11.94).
Monday, April 2, 8:00 a. m. until Mid-Summer: SR-385 east and westbound between MM 9.80 through MM 11.20 the left lane in each direction will be CLOSED, to complete bridge work at Long Rd.. Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ lane restriction and lane shift.
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.
Park Avenue has one lane CLOSED in each direction on Park Avenue Bridge. I-240: There are shoulder closures in both directions 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.
SHELBY COUNTY, Eastmoreland over I-240 (L.M. 036) and on U.S. 51 (S.R. 3) over the Wolf River (L.M. 15.25): Bridge repair will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Wednesday, March 28 until Mid-Summer: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures on US-51 (SR-3) at the Wolf River (LM-15.25) to perform the contracted bridge deck repair work. Weather Permitting.
Wednesday, March 28 until Mid-Summer: The bridge over I-240 at LM-0.36 (Eastmoreland Avenue) will be CLOSED to perform the contracted bridge deck repair work. Detour will be provided. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD:
Friday, April 6, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: I-240 north and southbound ramp at Union Avenue will be CLOSED to perform the contracted bridge deck repair work. Detour will be provided. Weather Permitting.
Friday, April 6, 8:00 p. m. through Monday, April 9, 6:00 a. m.: CLOSE the I-240 northbound ramp to Crump/Lamar Avenue, along with the outside lane of I-240 northbound to perform the contracted bridge deck repair work. Detour will be provided. Weather Permitting.
Friday, April 13, 8:00 p. m. through Monday, April 16, 6:00 a. m.: CLOSE the two (2) inside lanes of I-240 northbound to perform the contracted bridge deck repair work. Detour will be provided. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY – The repair of bridges on Riverside Drive over I-55 (L.M. 0.23)
LOOK AHEAD:
Friday, April 6, 8:00 p. m. through Monday, April 9, 6:00 a. m.: I-55 north and southbound between MM 10.40 and MM 11.40 the two (2) inside lanes will have INTERMITTENT lane closures to complete bridge work at Riverside Dr. Outside lane will remain open. Weather Permitting.
Friday, April 13, 8:00 p. m. through Monday, April 16, 6:00 a. m.: I-55 north and southbound between MM 10.40 and MM 11.40 the two (2) inside lanes will have INTERMITTENT lane closures to complete bridge work at Riverside Dr. Outside lane will remain open. Weather Permitting.
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.
Monday, April 2, 8:00 p. m.-5:00 a. m.: INTERMITTENT lane closure on SR-14. One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used. Weather Permitting. *Tuesday, April 3, 8:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. will serve as backup date.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-175–Resurfacing on SR 175 from near Elvis Presley Blvd. to Swinnea.
SHELBY and FAYETTE COUNTY, - SR-385 Sign Conversion for I-269:
Monday, April 2 through Thursday, April 6, 8:00 p. m.-5:00 a. m: There will be night time closures at the following various locations to install new overhead signs and new guardrail terminals. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night. THP will assist with traffic control during night time closures. Weather Permitting.
· SR 385 (I-269) north and southbound, MM 0.00 – MM 19.80; various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
· SR 385 east and westbound at SR 385 (I-269) south and northbound interchange; One lane will be CLOSED.
· I-40 east and westbound, MM 23.00 – MM 27.40 east and westbound, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
· I-40 east and westbound EXIT 24 A-B (Airline Road and I-269): One lane will be CLOSED.
· SR 193 eastbound to SR 385 SB “On” ramp; One lane CLOSED; Flagmen will be used.
· SR 1 east and westbound, to SR 385 SB “On” ramp. One lane CLOSED.
· US 72 eastbound at SR 385 (I-269); One lane CLOSED.
· SR 385 (I-269) northbound, near EXIT 18 at Donelson Farms Parkway; One lane will be CLOSED.
· SR 385 (I-269) southbound, MM 19.80 – MM 19.00, at I-40; One lane will be CLOSED.
· I-40 east and westbound, MM 23.00 – MM 27.40; various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
TDOT MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, March 28, and Thursday March 29, 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.
Monday, April 2, through Wednesday, April 4, 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.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Monday, April 2, through Thursday, April 5, 8:00 p. m.-6:00 a. m.: There will be night time lane closures at the following various locations to repair damaged guardrail. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available night. THP will assist with traffic control during night time closures. Weather Permitting.
· I-55 EB and WB, MM 0.0 – MM 12.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
· I-240 EB and WB, MM 12.0 – 30.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
· Shelby County, I-40 EB and WB, MM 1.0 – MM 27.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
· Fayette County, I-40 EB and WB, MM 33.0 – 42.8, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
· Shelby County, SR 3 NB and SB, MM 0.00 – MM 9.0 – MM 21.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
· Tipton County, SR 3 NB and SB, MM 0.0 – MM 25.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
Monday, April 2 through Thursday, April 5, 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 County, SR 209 EB and WB, MM 0.0 – MM 19.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
· Lauderdale County, SR 19 EB and WB, MM 0.0 – MM 26.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
· Tipton County, SR 3 NB and SB, MM 0.0 – MM 25.0, various locations; Shoulder closure ONLY. Flagmen will be used.
· Tipton County, SR 384 EB and WB, MM 0.0 – MM 10.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
· Tipton County, SR 59 EB and WB, MM 0.0 – MM 20.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
· Fayette County, SR 59 EB and WB, MM 4.0; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
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