West Tennessee Weekly Construction April 10-17, 2019
District 47 - West TN - Northern
BENTON, CARROLL, DYER, GIBSON COUNTY, VARIOUS STATE ROUTES: The retracing of painted pavement marking lines on various state routes will cause rolling lane closures.
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 Thursday, December 6, 2018 both the northbound and southbound lanes are open to traffic on SR 20 from (L.M. 2.16 to L.M 2.74). Temporary lane closures are possible throughout the remaining duration of the job. Construction signs and message boards are in use.
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: 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.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-22: The repair of the bridge on Hyndsver Road over SR 22 will cause a lane closure in both directions on SR 22. *Speed limit will be reduced to 55 MPH on SR 22 between LM 20.77 and LM 22.37. Hyndsver Road will be closed for the duration of the project.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-22: The repair of the bridges over Mud Creek(15.71) and Chestnut Branch(15.75) will cause a lane closure in both directions on SR 22.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
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.
HARDIN COUNTY, SR-57: The improvement of the intersection on SR-57 and Kendrick Rd. LM 1.73 may cause possible lane closures. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
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.
HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-104: The resurfacing on SR 104 from Rock Milam Rd (LM 7.50) to US 412 (SR 20)(LM 16.70) may cause temporary lane closures. Motorist should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.
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.
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, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: The right lanes on SR 186 over I-40, north and south bound,
Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Intermittent lane closures on I-40 for painting of bridge parapet railing at Exit 80.
Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Intermittent lane closures on I-40 at Exit 82 (Highland) eastbound for placement of barrier rail.
Monday, April 15, through Thursday, April 18, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Intermittent lane closures on Carriage House Dr. west bound, right lane only. One lane to remain open at all times.
Monday, April 15, through Thursday, April 18, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Intermittent lane closures SR 186 to allow for BM paving/profile milling to prepare for scratch coat placement.
Wednesday, April 17, through Thursday, April 18, 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.: Temporary closure of SR186 to erect new permanent signal trusses. Backup date Thursday, April 18, 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
LOOK AHEAD:
Monday, April 22, through Thursday, May 2, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Intermittent lane closures on Carriage House Dr. west bound, right lane only. One lane to remain open at all times.
Saturday, April 27, 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: Intermittent lane closures on I-40 for pothole repair work and paving from MM 79-82, east and westbound. One lane to remain open at all times.
TDOT Region
4 On-Call Concrete Pavement Repair:
LOOK AHEAD:Friday, April 26, 8:00 p.m., through Monday, April 29, 6:00 a.m.: There will be closures on I-40 eastbound from MM 93.00 to MM 95.14 for pavement repair. One lane will remain open at all times.
Friday, May 3, 8:00 p.m., through Monday, May 6, 6:00 a.m.: There will be closures on I-40 eastbound from MM 87.00 to MM 92.50 for pavement repair. One lane will remain open at all times.
TDOT Region 4 Relensing of Snowplowable Markers:
Saturday, April 13, through Wednesday, April 17, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at the following various locations for relensing of snowplowable markers. THP will assist with traffic control during night time closures. Weather Permitting.
- SR-385, both directions, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
- I-240, both directions, MM 0.00-19.43 various locations; One lane will be CLOSED.
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, April 10, through Wednesday, April 17, 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.
Wednesday, April 10, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 in Madison County east and westbound MM 68.0 to MM 95.0 for pothole repair. One lane will remain open. THP to assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
District 49 - West TN – Southwest
FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-18: Miscellaneous safety improvements on SR 18 at the intersection of SR 57 LM 3.90 - LM 4.30
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-210: Repair of the bridges on SR 210 over the South Fork Forked Deer River will cause possible lane closures through the project.
Restrictions: Monday, February 11 through Friday, May 31. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ lane restriction controlled by temporary traffic signal.
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: The right lane heading west will be closed through April 30th.
· Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11, and Monday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 17, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. – There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. The associated ramps from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound.
· Friday, April 12, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, April 15, 6:00 a.m. – There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. Ramps associated with the lane closures from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED. Detours will be provided when needed.
LOOK AHEAD
Monday, April 22 through Thursday, April 25, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. The associated ramps from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound. Detours will be provided as needed.
Friday, May 3, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, May 6, 6:00 a.m.
There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. Ramps associated with the lane closures from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound and Poplar eastbound to I-240 westbound. Detours will be provided as needed.
The FULL CLOSURES are as follows:
Friday, April 26, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, April 29, 6:00 a.m. – FULL CLOSURE of I-240 east and westbound.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-240 and SR-385 - Concrete Pavement Repair: Region 4 - District 49 - contractor will perform concrete pavement repair
Thursday, April 11, 8:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m., and Friday, April 12, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 15, 5:00 a.m.: RAMP CLOSURE east and westbound I-40 (LM 10.0) at SR 14 NB off-ramp (Exit 8 to Jackson Ave), I-40 (LM 9.0) off-ramp to NB Warford Avenue, and westbound SR 385 (LM 1.3) exit ramp to Ridgeway Rd. to allow for concrete pavement repair Weather Permitting
Monday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 17, 8:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.: RAMP CLOSURE east and westbound I-40 (LM 10.0) at SR 14 NB off-ramp (Exit 8 to Jackson Ave), I-40 (LM 9.0) off-ramp to NB Warford Avenue, and westbound SR 385 (LM 1.3) exit ramp to Ridgeway Rd. to allow for concrete pavement repair. Weather Permitting
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-1: Construction of a welded steel plate girder bridge on SR 1 over the Loosahatchie River near the Fayette County line 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. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. *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: 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-14: A bridge repair at Raleigh-Millington Exit:
Wednesday, April 11, 12:00 a.m. through Friday, May, 31: The Raleigh-Millington Exit from northbound SR 14 to Raleigh-Millington will be closed for repairs.
SHELBY COUNTY, City of Memphis – US-72/SR-57 (Poplar Avenue) - Road Widening Project
Thursday, April 11, through Wednesday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT Left Lane Closure on Poplar Avenue east and westbound from 1375 east of Brookfield Road to South Yates Road to allow for the widening of the roadway. Weather Permitting
LOOK AHEAD
Thursday, April 18 through Wednesday, April 24, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT Left Lane Closure on Poplar Avenue east and westbound from 1375 east of Brookfield Road to South Yates Road to allow for the widening of the roadway. Weather Permitting
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, April 11, through Wednesday, April 17, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all state routes and interstates in District 49 for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, April 10, through Tuesday, April 16, 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, April 11, through Wednesday, April 17, 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
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