West Tennessee Weekly Construction October 2-9, 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 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, 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 LM 11.12 to west of Windrow Rd. LM 14.73. One lane will remain open at all times. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-76 (US79):
Saturday, October 5, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: SR 76 (US 79) will be closed at LM 16.8 near Tabernacle Rd. for the replacement of a collapsed cross drain. A detour will be posted along SR 54.
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:
Thursday, October 3 through Wednesday, October 09, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (excluding weekends): There will be temporary day time outside lane closures on I-40, east and westbound from MM 67.0 to MM 74.0 for coring. One lane will remain open. These closures will not be simultaneously.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-5: Resurfacing on SR 5 north and southbound right and left lanes from SR 186 (Highland) to SR 43 (Three-Way).
Wednesday, October 2 through Wednesday, October 9, 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.: Intermittent right and left lane closures on SR 5 from SR 186 (Highland) to SR 43 (Three-Way) north and southbound for paving operations. One lane will remain open. (Work will not begin in the southbound direction before 8:30 a.m.) WEATHER PERMITTING
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Wednesday, October 9 through Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.: Intermittent right and left lane closures on SR 5 from SR 186 (Highland) to SR 43 (Three-Way) and southbound for paving operations. One lane will remain open. (Work will not begin in the southbound direction before 8:30 a.m.) 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.
Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4, 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 5, 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.
Monday, October 7 through Wednesday, October 9, 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 10 and Friday, October 11, 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 12, 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.
Saturday, October 12, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.: There will be temporary closure of I-40 west bound ramp Exit 80B for temporary paving.
Monday, October 14 through Wednesday, October 16, 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.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-198: The construction of a concrete box bridge on SR 198 over Bear Creek (LM 8.65) 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 (LM 11.31) to I-40 (LM 15.07), including Technology Center Drive. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway from the construction zones and also crossing the roadways.
Wednesday, October 2 through Wednesday, October 9, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent right and left lane closures on SR 223 both north and southbound for paving activities.
Friday, October 4, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, October 7, 6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent right lane closures on I-40 westbound at Exit 76 as well as intermittent closures of on and off ramps at Exit 76 for deck overlay. There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 223 north or southbound for resurfacing and bridge deck repair.
TDOT Region 4 On-Call Guardrail Repair:
Sunday, October 6, through Thursday, October 10, 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, Madison County east and westbound (MM 67.19 to MM 95.14)
· I-40, Haywood County east and westbound (MM 43.30 to MM 67.19)
TDOT Region 4 On-Call Concrete Repair;
WEAKLEY COUNTY - Wednesday, October 2 through Tuesday, October 8, 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 on ramps. These closures will not be simultaneously.
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, October 2 through Wednesday, October 9, 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 2 through Tuesday, October 8, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT closures with one lane to remain open on I-40 east and westbound to allow for resurfacing and safety improvements. There will be INTERMITTENT closures on I-240 northbound at the I-40 merger with one lane to remain open. 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.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-3: Resurfacing on Elvis Presley Boulevard
Wednesday, October 2, Thursday, October 3 and Sunday, October 6 through Tuesday, October 8, 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-4: Widening from the Mississippi State Line (LM-0.00) to south of Shelby Drive:
Wednesday, October 2 through Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT lane closures of the right westbound lane of Holmes Road, beginning just west of the Lamar Avenue and Holmes Road intersection to allow for gas line utility work.
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. 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 Road
Wednesday, October 3 through Monday, September 7, 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.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: Resurfacing on SR 385 from Memphis-Arlington Road to Brunswick Road will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, October 2 through Tuesday, October 8, 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 3 through Wednesday, October 9, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations on SR 1 and SR 57 (Fayette 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 On-Call Signing Replacement:
SHELBY COUNTY I-40 - Monday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 8, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on I-40 east and westbound, MM 0.6 – MM 1.8 Two lanes will be CLOSED in each direction to replace overhead signs. I-40 westbound Exit 1D to Danny Thomas Boulevard northbound, Exit 1C to Danny Thomas Boulevard southbound, and EXIT 1A to Second Street/ Third Street will possibly have intermittent closures. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
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Wednesday, October 9 through Tuesday, October 15, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on I-40 east and westbound, MM 0.6 – MM 1.8 Two lanes will be CLOSED in each direction to replace overhead signs. I-40 westbound Exit 1D to Danny Thomas Boulevard northbound, Exit 1C to Danny Thomas Boulevard southbound, and EXIT 1A to Second Street/ Third Street will possibly have intermittent closures. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, October 3 through Wednesday, October 9, 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.
District 49 On-Call Striping
SHELBY COUNTY, Canada Rd. over I-40: Sunday, October 6 and Monday, October 7, 8:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.: There will be lane closures on Canada Road Bridge over I-40 in Shelby County for the retracing of pavement markings.
NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Memphis Cook Convention Center Upgrades
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.
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