West Tennessee Weekly Construction December 16-23, 2020
District 47 - West TN – Northern
DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): The repair of bridges on US 51 (SR 3) over SR 211 in Dyersburg will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.
Restrictions: Sunday, July 19, 2020: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ lane restriction.
DYER COUNTY, SR-20: The repair of bridge on US 412 (SR 20) over Hogwallow Road will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-43: (Non TDOT)
Thursday, December 17, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There will be temporary lane closures from log mile 9.89 to log mile 9.95 in Milan for infrared asphalt repair
HENDERSON COUNTY (New Lexington By-Pass): The grading, drainage, construction of bridges and retaining walls, signals and paving on US 412 (SR 459) from US 412 (SR 20) west of Lexington to near SR 22 south of Lexington. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
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 35 MPH.
Restrictions: Monday, November 25, 2019: Bridge work on SR 54 at LM 12.02 (Bridge nearest Guthrie) is causing a 10’ lane restriction. *Traffic has been shifted to Phase 3 of traffic control.
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.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020: Bethlehem Road north from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road will be closed. Claude Tucker Road north from Cloys Road to Section Line Road will be closed. Detour routes are posted.
TDOT District 47 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, December 16 through Tuesday, December 22, 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, December 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 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 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
CROCKETT COUNTY, SR-20 (US 412) (Non-TDOT work):
Wednesday, December 16 through Tuesday, December 22, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Wednesday December 23, 7:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on SR 20 (US 412) east and westbound in Bells, TN at SR 88, for the installation of a turning lane in the median and shoulder upgrades.
HARDIN COUNTY, SR-69: The construction of a Bulb Tee bridge over Doe Creek along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 69 at LM 10.06. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
HARDIN COUNTY, SR-142: The miscellaneous safety improvements including high friction surface treatment (HFST) on SR 142 from near Kimberly Lane (LM 5.94) to the Mississippi State Line
(LM 10.44) may cause possible temporary lane closures both east and westbound.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, I-40 (TDOT Maintenance): Thursday, December 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Haywood County MM 44.0-67.0 for pothole repair.
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. Shaw Chapel and King Road are closed at SR 19 and a detour put in place. Haralson St (Old SR19) will be closed at SR19 Bypass beginning Wednesday 11-4-2020 and a detour put in place.
MADISON COUNTY, I-40 (TDOT Maintenance): Thursday, December 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Madison County MM 67.0-95.0 for pothole repair.
MADISON COUNTY, I-40: The widening of I-40 east of US 45 (SR 5) MM 82.0 to east of US 70
(SR 1) MM 87.0 in Jackson, including bridges, retaining walls and installation of TDOT Smartway Intelligent Transportation System.
Wednesday, December 16 through Wednesday, December 23, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Campbell St. will be down to one lane in each direction over I-40 for Phase 1 bridge construction activities.
Wednesday, December 16 through Wednesday, December 23, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent nightly left and right lane closures for widening activities from east of US 45 (SR 5) (MM 82.0) to east of US 70 (SR 1) (MM 87.0).
LOOK AHEAD
Monday, January 4 through Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Campbell St. will be down to one lane in each direction over I-40 for Phase 1 bridge construction activities.
Monday, January 4 through Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent nightly left and right lane closures for widening activities from east of US 45 (SR 5) (MM 82.0) to east of US 70 (SR 1) (MM 87.0).
Monday, January 4 through Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Old Henderson Rd. Bridge and Watson Rd. Bridge will begin to close to thru traffic for bridge demolition activities. Detours will be posted for traffic on both roads.
Wednesday, January 6 through Wednesday, January 12, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Campbell St. will be down to one lane in each direction over I-40 for Phase 1 bridge construction activities.
Wednesday, January 6 through Wednesday, January 12, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent nightly left and right lane closures for widening activities from east of US 45 (SR 5) (MM 82.0) to east of US 70 (SR 1) (MM 87.0).
Wednesday, January 6 through Wednesday, January 12, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Old Henderson Rd. Bridge and Watson Rd. Bridge will begin to close to thru traffic for bridge demolition activities. Detours will be posted for traffic on both roads.
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, December 17 and Friday, December 18, 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 roadway construction activities.
Thursday, December 17, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent right and left lane closures from Exit 79 to Exit 82 for installation of overhead signs.
MCNAIRY COUNTY, SR-57: The resurfacing with hot in place recycling on SR 57 from the Ramer City Limits to the Hardin County Line, including bridge expansion joint repair will cause intermittent lane closures daily.
REGION IV GUARDRAIL:
Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22, 8:00 P.M.–6:00 A.M.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on I-40 east and westbound between MM 44.0 and MM 134.00 in Benton, Decatur, Carroll, Henderson, Haywood, and Madison Counties.
Wednesday, December 16 through Tuesday, December 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 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
FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-196: The repair of bridge over Shaw Creek will cause a lane closure with temporary traffic signal near MM 7.0.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Mississippi River Bridge Lighting Repair
Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-40 east and westbound at MM 0.00 on the Hernando Desoto Bridge to allow for bridge lighting repairs. 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. Access to SR 14 from McCalla Rd West will be permanently detoured to Donnell Rd. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-205: The addition of turn lanes on SR 205 (Airline Rd) from Brooks River Drive to south of I-40
Thursday, December 17 through Tuesday, December 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 205 north and southbound from Brooks River Drive (LM 15.75) to just south of I-40 (LM 16.07) to perform temporary road widening work. There will be one lane traffic with flaggers present at times. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35 MPH. Weather Permitting.
Wednesday, December 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 205 north and southbound from Brooks River Drive (LM 15.75) to just south of I-40 (LM 16.07) to perform temporary road widening work. There will be one lane traffic with flaggers present at times. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35 MPH. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385: The resurfacing of SR 385 from MM 34.0 to MM 35.0
Wednesday, December 16 through Tuesday, December 22: INTERMITTENT lane closures on
SR 385 east and westbound from MM 34.0 to MM 35.0 for resurfacing activities.
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-3: Replacing drainage culvert and digging ditch near Commercial Drive
Thursday, December 17 and Friday, December 18, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: One lane will be closed on northbound SR 3 at MM 2.0 (near Commercial Drive) to replace the Poplar Grove Utility District driveway culvert and reshape the roadside ditch.
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-59: The Emergency Slide Repair of SR 59 near MM 1.0 will cause a road closure with full detour signed.
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, December 17 through Tuesday, December 22, 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.
Wednesday, December 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 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.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, December 16 through Tuesday, December 22, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby County), SR 14 (Shelby County), SR 15 (Shelby County), SR 385, I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I 55 and I 240. One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
Thursday, December 17 through Tuesday, December 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: There will be daytime lane closures at various locations on
SR 195, MM 3.0-MM 3.4 (Fayette County), SR 3, MM 10.0–MM 24.0 (Lauderdale County), SR 206,
MM 2.3 (Tipton County), and on SR 59, MM 20.6 (Tipton County). One lane will be closed. Flagmen will be used to direct traffic. Weather Permitting.
Wednesday, December 16 through Tuesday, December 22, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Fayette County at the I-40 eastbound EXIT 29 “On” ramp from SR 196 and Shelby County at the I 55 southbound EXIT 5A “Off” ramp to eastbound Brooks Rd, I 55 southbound EXIT 7 “On” ramp from SR 14, and the SR 14 northbound “Off” ramp to Raleigh-Millington Rd. Weather permitting. If weather prohibits, the closures will be on the next available night.
LOOK AHEAD:
Monday, January 4 and Tuesday, January 5, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Fayette County at the I-40 eastbound EXIT 29 “On” ramp from SR 196 and Shelby County at the I 55 southbound EXIT 5A “Off” ramp to eastbound Brooks Rd, I 55 southbound EXIT 6B to
I 240 northbound, I 55 southbound EXIT 7 “On” ramp from SR 14, and the SR 14 northbound “Off” ramp to Raleigh-Millington Rd. Weather Permitting.
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