West Tennessee Weekly Construction October 16-23, 2019
District 47 - West TN - Northern
DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): The resurfacing on SR 20 from US 51 (SR 3) to the Crockett County Line will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-5: The addition of turn lanes on US 45W (SR 5) between Humboldt and Trenton will cause traffic to be reduced to one lane in both directions.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-5: The resurfacing of US 45W (SR 5) from Madison County line SR 366 and SR 366 to SR 457 will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-43: The resurfacing of US 45E (SR 43) from the Madison County line to SR 187 (Graball Dr.) will cause temporary lane closures in both directions 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.
OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 2): 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 southbound traffic has been switched to the northbound side on SR 3 throughout the work zone, for phase 2 construction.
Restrictions: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 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, Future I-69 (Phase 3): Grading, drainage, construction of bridges and paving on future I-69 from west of SR 21 to US 51 (SR 3) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Beginning on Monday, July 29, 2019: SR 21 North will from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road. The closure is expected for approximately 1 year to allow the construction of the overhead Bridge on the new portion of SR 21 along with the Road & Drainage of the I-69 mainline. Northbound traffic will detour from SR 21 East onto Clifford Rives Road, then North on Bethlehem Road, West onto Lindenwood Road before proceeding North on SR 21. Southbound traffic will be in reverse order. Detour routes are posted.
OBION COUNTY, US 45W (US-51, SR-3): The repair of 6 bridges on various routes over US 45W US 51 (SR 3). Motorist should watch trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
On Thursday, August 29, 2019 bridges on McClard Road, Mayberry Road and Wright Road will be open to traffic. Temporary Lane closures are still possible.
On Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Claude Tucker, Albert Owens, and N Pierce Station will be closed for bridge repair. Bridge repairs will cause temporary lane closures daily on SR 3. Outside lane closures on SR 3 will re-open by 6:00 p.m. daily. Temporary lane closures are possible throughout the remaining duration of the job. Construction signs are in use.
OBION COUNTY, US-51 (SR-3): The resurfacing on US 51 (SR 3) from South Main Street to north of Allie Campbell Road will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-43 and SR-372 (45E Business) interchange (Region 4 Concrete Repair):
Wednesday, October 16 through Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be full closures on all the interchange ramps at SR 43 and Business 45E (SR 372) north and southbound ramps. These closures will not be simultaneously.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR 190: The resurfacing on SR 190 from SR 54 to SR 89, including bridge joint repair, will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
CHESTER COUNTY, SR-100: The resurfacing on SR 100 from Hardeman County line to the SR 225 may cause temporary lane closures. Motorist should watch for crews and equipment in 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, I-40 (Region 4 Guardrail Repair):
Sunday, October 13 through Thursday, October 17, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. (excluding weekends): There will be night time closures on I-40 both east and westbound in Haywood County from MM 43.30 to MM 67.19, at various locations for guardrail repair. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): The construction of an I-Beam bridge along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass) from east of SR 87 to west of Windrow Rd. One lane will remain. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits.
HENDERSON COUNTY, I-40 (Region 4 Guardrail Repair):
Wednesday, October 16, and Thursday, October 17, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time closures on I-40 both east and westbound in Henderson County from MM 95.14 to MM 119.78, at various locations for guardrail repair. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-201: The resurfacing on SR 201 from Chester County line to the SR 104 may cause temporary lane closures. Motorist should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.
MADISON COUNTY, I-40 (District 48 Maintenance):
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closure on I-40 westbound in Madison Co. at MM 84.00 for bridge repair.
Thursday, October 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closure on I-40 east and westbound in Madison Co. at MM 68.00 for bridge repair.
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.
Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18, EACH DAY, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.
Saturday, October 19, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.
Sunday, October 20, 5:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.: The ramp from SR 186 (45 Bypass) to I-40 westbound will be CLOSED for crews to move barrier rail and pour the inside lane of the new ramp.
Monday, October 21 through Wednesday, October 23, EACH DAY, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.
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Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, EACH DAY, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.
Friday, October 25, 8:00 p.m. through Monday October 28, 6:00 a.m.: Close and detour I-40 east and west bound onto ramps at exit 82 (Hwy 45/Highland Ave). Close and detour Hwy 45/Highland north and south bound at interchange to allow for steel installation.
Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30, EACH DAY, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.
Friday, November 1, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, November 4, 6:00 a.m.: I-40 east and west bound at Exit 82 will detoured onto the ramps and Highland Ave interchange will be closed for structural steel installation.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-198: The construction of a concrete box bridge on SR 198 over Bear Creek along with grading, drainage, and paving will cause temporary lane closures. Restrictions: Beginning April 29, 2019 there will be an 11’ width restriction and a temporary signal will be put in place. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways. WEATHER PERMITTING
MADISON COUNTY, SR-223: The grading, drainage, and paving on SR 223 from North of James Lawrence Rd to I-40, including Technology Center Drive. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and crossing the roadways.
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, October 9, through Wednesday, October 16, 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
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 from the Hernando Desoto Bridge to near the Wolf River Bridge (Chelsea Avenue)
Wednesday, October 16 through Tuesday, October 22, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT mobile closures with one lane to remain open on I-40 east and westbound to allow for striping and safety improvements. The exit ramps from I-40 east and westbound to Riverside Drive will be closed for milling and paving. The on ramps from Riverside Drive to I-40 east and westbound will be closed for milling and paving. Detours will be provided as needed.
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Wednesday, October 23 through Tuesday, October 29, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT mobile closures with one lane to remain open on I-40 east and westbound to allow for striping and safety improvements. The exit ramps from I-40 east and westbound to Riverside Drive will be closed for milling and paving. The on ramps from Riverside Drive to I-40 east and westbound will be closed for milling and paving. Detours will be provided as needed.
District 49 - West TN – Southwest
SHELBY COUNTY, I-240: Bridge deck core testing near Lamar Avenue
Thursday, October 18, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be a lane closure of the inside eastbound lane of I-240 at bridge number 79I02400085/79-I240-9.25R (before Exit 21 Lamar Avenue) to allow TDOT structures to obtain core samples. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-3: Resurfacing on Elvis Presley Boulevard
Wednesday, October 16, Thursday, October 17 and Sunday, October 20 through Tuesday, October 22, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures on Elvis Presley Boulevard (SR 3) north and southbound from Brooks Rd to South Parkway East for resurfacing and safety improvements. Weather Permitting.
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: Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 385 to east of Kerrville Rosemark Rd. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-175: Resurfacing on SR 175 from Houston Levee Road to Byhalia Road will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: Resurfacing on SR 385 from the Hacks Cross Road to Byhalia Roa
dWednesday, October 16 through Tuesday, October 22, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on SR 385 east and westbound from Hacks Cross Road to Byhalia Road to perform punch list repairs. Detours will be provided. Weather Permitting.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, October 16 through Tuesday, October 22, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures on SR 3 (Shelby and Tipton Counties), SR 14 (Shelby County), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 204 (Shelby County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Shelby and Fayette Counties), I-55 and I-240 (Shelby County): One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting
Thursday, October 17 through Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations on SR 86 (Shelby County) and SR 1 (Tipton County), to repair damaged guardrail. One lane will be CLOSED 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
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, October 17 through Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all interstates and state routes in District 49 for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.
NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Memphis Cook Convention Center Upgrade
Beginning Monday, October 7, 6:00 a.m. through Monday, March 30, 2020: The exit ramp from I-40 eastbound (EXIT 1 Front Street) will be CLOSED for upgrades to the Memphis Cook Convention Center. This closure will be a permanent closure for approximately 6 months. The ramp split to Riverside Drive will remain open. Traffic will be controlled by signage and traffic barrels. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones. Traffic will be controlled by signage and traffic barrels. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones.
NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51, Elvis Presley Blvd.)
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m.: There will be a temporary lane closure on the eastern most southbound lane of Elvis Presley Blvd. north of Gateway Drive to South of Old Hernando Rd. This is to perform the directional boring required to relocate AT&T facilities at the request of the City of Memphis for the repaving project.
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