Weekly Roadway Activity Report for TDOT Region 2 (February 21-27, 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, 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. Lane closures will be needed at the Stonehenge Road intersection to allow for the installation of a storm drain and relocation of the gas line. Motorists should reduce speeds on Peavine Road and be alert for construction personnel/equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Estimated project completion date is November 2020. |
PUTNAM COUNTY I-40 (LM 10) Bridge repair on Rocky Point Road over I-40: Rocky Point Road bridge at LM 10.08 over I-40 will be closed due to bridge repairs and will re-open on 06/06/2019. A detour is in place to guide motorists around the bridge closure. Estimated project completion date is June 2019. |
PUTNAM COUNTY I-40 Interchange lighting at the junction of Mine Lick Creek Road (LM 15.56): The 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. |
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-111 at I-40 Signal installation on east and westbound ramps in Cookeville (LM 4.08): The contractor will install construction signs throughout the project and begin installing conduit along SR-111 in preparation for signal installation. Motorists should be alert and use caution when traveling through the project. Estimated project completion date is June 2019. |
PUTNAM COUNTY Utility Work on SR-136 (N. Washington Ave.) both directions from LM 4.3 to LM 5.4: Between Freeze Street and Bradley Street, work will take place involving the replacement of water/sewer services and relocation of a fire hydrant, between 4th & 6th Street. Signage, barrels, and cones will be present during this work from 01/17/19 to 03/30/19 between 9 AM and 3 PM. Motorists should use caution and be aware of flaggers. |
WHITE COUNTY SR-111 Miscellaneous safety improvements from near Panther Drive (LM 5.90) to the bridge over Calf Killer River (LM 6.37): The contractor will be installing guardrail delineation along SR-111. Motorists should use caution around all construction equipment and personnel. Estimated project completion date is July 2019. |
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. RESTRICTIONS: 10 foot lane. Estimated project completion date is September 2019. |
COFFEE COUNTY I-24 Resurfacing from Bedford County (MM 96) to Noah Fork Creek (MM 101) including bridge deck repair: There will be no work taking place on this project during this report period. Estimate project completion date is August 2019. |
COFFEE COUNTY Utility Work on SR-2 (HILLSBORO RD.) southbound from LM 18.36 to LM 18.95: Sewer rehabilitation of 12 manholes, along with frame and lid replacement of 6 manholes will take place. Shoulder closure - Signs, cones, and flaggers will be used as needed. From: 02/14/19 - 03/14/19 Between: 9 AM and 3 PM |
FRANKLIN COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-50 (OLD ALTO HWY.) both directions from LM 16 to LM 24: The region 2 bridge repair team will be sealing cracks and patching potholes on the bridges along US-64 from 02/21/2019 to 02/27/2019 from 8:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST. Intermittent lane closures will take place on US-64 from the Grundy County Line to the Lincoln County line. These areas will include bridges on (US-64) SR-50 (Old Alto Highway) at LM 23.17 and LM 17.58. Also included on (US-64) SR-50 (Warren Chapel Road) is the bridge at LM 15.57. At (US-64) SR-433, (Veterans Memorial Drive), bridges will be sealed and patched at LM 6.01, LM 3.58, LM 1.73 and LM 0.69. At (US-64) SR-15, (David Crockett Highway), bridges will be sealed and patched at LM 13.38, LM 3.57 and LM 1.24. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY Utility Work on SR-476 (Mansford Rd.) eastbound from LM 3.3 to LM 3.6: There will be a westbound lane closure on the bridge over Tims Ford Lake for utility maintenance from 2/21/19 to 03/30/19 between 7AM and 5 PM. An automated signal red-light will be used. Motorists should reduce speed, and be prepared to stop. |
MARION COUNTY Rock fall mitigation on I-24 westbound at MM 136.2: Work is underway and continues at this time. During this reporting period the contractor will be removing debris to waste site location. The left shoulder, left lane (lane 1), and right shoulder will be closed. Roadway is reduced to two lanes (lane 2 and 3) with a lane shift for the duration of the project. Motorists should use extreme caution during this time and be aware of construction equipment crossing over the roadway. Estimated project completion date is May 2019. |
MARION COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-2 (US-HWY. 41) both directions from LM 25.6: Slide repair work has the route to one lane with traffic signals controlling alternating directions. RESTRICTIONS: Any wide load greater than 12 feet or long load greater than 53 feet is restricted on this section of roadway. Estimated project completion date is June 2019. |
MARION COUNTY SR-156 over Running Water Creek (LM 25.58) bridge rehabilitation: SR-156 is reduced to one 10 foot lane across Running Water Creek Bridge and controlled with a temporary traffic signal while the bridge is repaired. RESTRICTIONS: 10 foot lane. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
VAN BUREN COUNTY Utility Work on SR-30 (STATE HWY. 30) eastbound from LM 0.00 to LM 5.07: Installation of aerial & buried fiber cable, as well as the removal of old anchors/addition of new anchors and guys will take place. Work will cross into Warren Co. at MM 6.28-6.65. Signs and flaggers will be used - work will be intermittent. From: 2/19/19 - 3/22/19 Between: 9 AM and 3PM |
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. |
WARREN COUNTY Utility Work on SR-287 (GREAT FALLS RD.) both directions from LM 34.95 to LM 38.63: Beginning west near Warren County Park Road, amid utility work from east of Beach Road. Signs and flaggers to be used, work to be intermittent. From: 02/13/19-03/13/19 Between: 9 AM and 3 PM. Estimated project completion date is March 2019. |
WARREN COUNTY Utility Work on SR-30 (Spencer Rd.) both directions from LM 2.9 to LM 5.3: From: 01/23/19 to 03/23/19 Between 9 AM and 3 PM, installation of new aerial and buried fiber cable will take place between Melvin Scott Road and Molly Road. Signs and flaggers will be used, and work will be intermittent. |
DISTRICT 29 |
BRADLEY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-312 (HARRISON PK.) westbound from LM 8.48 to LM 8.48: Retire obsolete fitting in the main intersection of Highway 312 and Highway 11, replace and add test station - Keith Street. Signs, cones, and flaggers will be used as needed. From 02/4/19-02/28/19 Between: 9 AM and 2 PM. Estimated project completion date is February 2019. |
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 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: On Monday night between 7 PM and 6 AM there will be one lane closed on US-27 in each direction for litter pickup. For a short period of time the SB Exit 1 A-B will be closed to MLK Blvd. 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 exiting 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-17 (ST. ELMO AVE.) both directions from LM .62 to LM .62: Installation of 1/2" pls gas service line. Completion of the job will take approx. 2-3 days. Flaggers will be present while lane is closed. From: 2/27/19 - 3/29/19 Between: 9 AM and 3 PM |
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-321 (OOLTEWAH-RINGGOLD RD.) northbound from LM 4.43 to LM 4.43: Install 2" pls main for new subdivision Barnsley Park. Total completion of the job will take approximately one day to complete. Flaggers will be present while lane is closed. From: 02/19/19 - 03/01/19 Between: 9 AM and 3 PM |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-153 Resurfacing from I-75 (LM 0.00) to Shallowford Road (LM 2.60), including bridge deck repair: SR153 SB may have lane closures M-F (9 AM to 3 PM) to support punch list work throughout the project. Estimated project completion date is February 2019. |
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): There will be flagging operation to support the cleaning of the McCallie Tunnels on Wednesday, 02/27/19 (8 PM to 6 AM). Additionally, there will be a signed detour set up to support the cleaning of Stringer's Ridge on the same night. On Thursday, 02/28/19 (8 PM to 6 AM), there will be a signed detour to support the cleaning of the Bachman Tubes. 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 northbound 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 9 AM-2 PM. 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 February 2019. |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 Miscellaneous safety improvements at the intersection of SR-312 (Birchwood Pike) (LM 15.70): The 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 AM to 3 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 February 2019. |
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-8 (E. MAIN ST.) westbound from LM 6.20 to LM 6.20: Installation of 86' x 125: PLS service line within the ROW and bore under SR-8 to extend facilities to 2106 East Main Street. Signs, cones, and flaggers will be used. From: 01/31/19-02/28/19 Between: 9 AM and 3 PM. Estimated project completion date is February 2019. |
MCMINN COUNTY SR-30, Grading, drainage and paving on SR-30 from Jackson Street to east of Knight Road in Athens: All traffic has been shifted into its phase two configuration. This will involve traffic using 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. There may be a lane closures to support utility installation, weather permitting (Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 3 PM). This will involve a flagging operation and traffic congestion will be closely monitored. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
POLK COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-30 both directions at LM 13.5: Slide repair work has route to one lane with traffic signals controlling alternating directions. RESTRICTIONS: No loads wider than 10 feet, higher than 12 feet, longer than 60 feet, or greater than 80,000 pounds. |
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 works to finish up on the project. Estimated project completion date is May 2019. |
POLK COUNTY US-64 (SR-40) Survey work from MM 10 to MM 15: Survey work Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM weather permitting. Expect intermittent flagging operations. Estimated project completion date is March 2019. |
RHEA COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-30 (DAYTON MTN. HWY.) eastbound from LM 6 to LM 8: On 02/25/19 between 7 AM and 5 PM, a #2 lane Closure will take place. |
RHEA COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-302 (OLD DIXIE HWY.) both directions from LM 0 to LM 8: From 02/26/19 to 02/27/19 between 7 AM and 5 PM, various flagging operations will take place for cutting shoulders. |
| 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 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 the 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 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 7 PM to 6 AM 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 9 AM to 3:30 PM. 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 (8 PM – 6 AM). Estimated project completion date is February 2019. |
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 2019. |
RESTRICTIONS |
BLEDSOE COUNTY - CNS266: 10 foot lane |
MARION COUNTY - MAINT: Any wide load greater than 12 feet or long load greater than 53 feet is restricted on this section of roadway. |
MARION COUNTY - CNS905: 10 foot lane |
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 |
POLK COUNTY - MAINT: No loads wider than 10 feet, higher than 12 feet, longer than 60 feet, or greater than 80,000 pounds. |
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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