West Tennessee Weekly Construction September 26-October 3, 2018
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. 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. 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.
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.
OBION COUNTY, SR-5: A resurfacing project on SR 5 from US 51 (SR 3) to the Kentucky State line will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
OBION COUNTY, SR-21: A resurfacing project on SR 21 from SR 183 to US 51 (SR 3) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
OBION COUNTY, SR-184: A resurfacing project on SR 184 from SR 21 to Church Street will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
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.
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 onSR 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.
Friday, September 28, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, October 1, 6:00 a.m.:
· I-40 westbound will be reduced to one lane at mile marker 31 and shifted to the eastbound lanes where there will be one lane each direction through the project. This will allow the contractor to demo the existing bridge over the westbound lanes. The speed limit has been reduced to 60MPH. Weather Permitting.
Restriction: There is a 16’ width restriction in place.
Backup date Friday, October 5, 8:00 p.m. through, Monday, October 8, 6:00 a.m.
Monday, October 1, through Saturday, October 6, 8:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.:
· I-40 east and west bound will have temporary inside lane closures from mile marker 28 to mile marker 30 for the removal of temporary median crossovers. The speed limit has been reduced to 60MPH. There will be a 16’ width restriction in place. Weather Permitting.
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, September 30, through Thursday, October 4, 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 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.
HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-22: The resurfacing on SR-22 from near Bud Crockett Drive (LM 16.25) to I-40 will have intermittent lane closures daily.
HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-22: The resurfacing on SR-22 from Jane Lane (LM 12.62) to near Bud Crockett Drive (LM 16.25) will have intermittent lane closures daily.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-5: The resurfacing on US 45 (SR 5) from SR 43 to the Gibson County line will have intermittent lane closures daily for resurfacing work.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-43 (US 45E): Resurfacing from US 45 (SR 5) (LM 0.00) to Gibson County Line (LM 3.86) will have intermittent closures daily.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-197: Resurfacing from US 45 (SR 5) (LM 0.00) mile marker 87 to Henderson County Line mile marker 95.to the Chester County Line (LM 10.29)
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, September 29, 5:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: The left lane of I-40 east and westbound will be closed from MM79 to MM83 for the installation of portable barrier rail along the median as well as median crossover work east of Exit 82. Weather Permitting
Backup date Sunday, September 30, 5:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
LOOK AHEAD:
Saturday, October 6, 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: The right lane of I-40 eastbound near Exit 82, including the Exit 82 off ramp, will be closed for the removal of overhead signs. Once work is completed eastbound; the right lane of I-40 westbound near Exit 82, including the Exit 82 off ramp, will be closed for the removal of overhead signs. Weather Permitting
Backup date Sunday, October 7, 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
TDOT MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, September 26, through Wednesday, October 3, 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, September 27, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary closures on I-40 east and westbound from MM 43.0 to MM .0 in Haywood County for pothole repair.
Thursday, September 27, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary closures on I-40 east and westbound from MM 95.0 to MM 126.0 in Henderson and Decatur counties for pothole repair.
TDOT REGION 4: On-Call Guardrail Repair/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Monday, October 1, through Thursday, October 4, 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, and Benton counties. East and west bound, (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.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY– SR 3 Brush Clearing (Maintenance)
Thursday, September 27, through Wednesday, October 3, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be a temporary lane closure on SR 3 (US 51) southbound outside lane at MM 15.80 to clear brush and vegetation on the shoulder and ROW. Weather permitting.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, CENTRAL ROAD: A resurfacing project on Central Road from SR 19 to Curve-Nankipoo Road cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40– Vegetation Removal (Maintenance):
Friday, September 29, and Monday, October 1, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-40 westbound MM 1.50 through MM 6.44 Between (Jackson Avenue and Hollywood) to allow for vegetation removal. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-240– Vegetation Removal (Maintenance):
Saturday, September 30, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-240 eastbound MM 18.00 through MM 20.00 (Between Getwell and Perkins) to allow for vegetation removal. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 – Drainage Clean Out (Maintenance):
Thursday, September 27, and Friday, September 28, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-55 north and southbound between MM 7.00 (Third Street) through MM 8.50 (Horn Lake) to allow for drainage clean out. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-240– Drainage Clean Out:
Thursday, September 27, and Friday, September 28, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-240 eastbound MM 23.00 through MM 24.00 (near Millbranch and Elvis Presley Blvd Overpass) to allow for drainage clean out. 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 30th.
The NIGHTLY closures are scheduled as follows:
· Wednesday, September 26 and Thursday, September 28, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. – There will be lane closures on east and westbound Poplar. The ramps from I-240 east and westbound to the closed Poplar Ave lanes will also be CLOSED.
· Monday, October 1, through Wednesday, October 3, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. – There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound. The ramps from I-240 eastbound to Poplar Ave and from Poplar Ave to I-240 westbound will also be CLOSED.
The WEEKEND closures are as follows:
· Friday, September 28, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, October 1, 6:00 a.m. – FULL CLOSURE of Poplar Avenue east and westbound.
LOOK AHEAD:
· 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.
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, September 26, 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, September 30, through Thursday, October 4, 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.
Sunday, September 30, through Thursday, October 4, 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, September 30 through Thursday, October 4, 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, September 27, through Wednesday, October 3, 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, September 26, through Tuesday, October 2, 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, September 27, through Wednesday, October 3, 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: Monday, October 1, through 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.
LOOK AHEAD:
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
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