West Tennessee Weekly Construction April 15-22, 2020
District 47 - West TN - Northern
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-22A: Bridge repair in Huntingdon over Brier Creek and over CSX Railroad.
Restrictions: Monday, March 9, 2020: SR 22A will be reduced to one lane traffic with a traffic signal system.
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.
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.
Restrictions: Monday, November 25, 2019: Bridge work on SR 54 at LM 12.02 (Bridge nearest Guthrie) has caused a 10’ lane restriction. *Traffic has been shifted to Phase 3 of traffic control.
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: Wednesday, November 6, 2019: SR 3 has traffic in the outside lanes in both directions. Inside lanes are closed for construction. 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.
Monday, July 29, 2019: SR 21 North from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road is closed. 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, SR-43 (US 45E): Repair of the bridges (right & left) on SR 43 over overflow will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Restrictions: Friday, January 24, 2020: SR 43 traffic was reduced to one lane in each direction at the bridges over overflow with a 12’ lane restriction and a 5’ 6” shoulder restriction.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-43 and SR-372 (45E Business) interchange (Region 4 Concrete Repair):
Wednesday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be a full and partial closures for concrete pavement repairs for the on and off ramps at SR-43 to Business 45E (SR-372) and SR-22 and US 45E in Weakley County. Only one ramp or lane will be closed at a time. A detour will be posted.
LOOK AHEAD:
Wednesday, April 22 through Wednesday, April 29, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be a full and partial closures for concrete pavement repairs for the on and off ramps at SR-43 to Business 45E (SR-372) and SR-22 and US 45E in Weakley County. Only one ramp or lane will be closed at a time. A detour will be posted.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
HARDIN COUNTY, SR-128 (Non-TDOT Work):
LOOK AHEAD: Wednesday, April 22 through April 24, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 128 adjacent to the Pickwick Dam to install shoulder rock along the guardrail.
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. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits. February 17 Shaw Chapel Rd was closed, and a detour put in place.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, I-40 (TDOT Maintenance):
Thursday, April 16, 8:00 a.m.-4:00p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 eastbound MM 53.0 for full depth repair.
MADISON COUNTY, I-40 (TDOT Maintenance):
Friday, April 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 eastbound
MM 84.4 for bridge deck repair.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-1: The repair of a bridge on SR 1 near Spring Creek, TN (LM 28.99) along with grading, drainage, and paving will cause temporary lane closures.
Restrictions: April 13, 2020 there was an 11’ width restriction and a temporary signal put in place. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.
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, April 16 and Friday, April 17, 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.
Thursday, April 16, 8:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.: Intermittent closure of I-40 westbound exit ramp at Exit 82 for removal and relocation of portable barrier rail.
Friday, April 17, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 20, 6:00 a.m.: Close and detour I-40 eastbound and westbound onto ramps at exit 82 (Hwy 45/Highland Ave.) Close and detour Highland Avenue (Hwy 45) north and southbound from Ridgecrest Rd. to Vann Dr. for demolition activities of the I-40 Bridge over Highland Avenue
Monday, April 20 through Wednesday, April 22, 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 demolition activities.
Monday, April 20 through Wednesday, April 22, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.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 demolition activities. FULL CLOSURES OF N. HIGHLAND UNDER THE BRIDGE MAY BE NEEDED DURING THIS TIME.
LOOK AHEAD:
Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24, 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 demolition activities.
Thursday, April 23, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.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 demolition activities. FULL CLOSURES OF N. HIGHLAND UNDER THE BRIDGE MAY BE NEEDED DURING THIS TIME.
Friday, April 24, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, April 27, 6:00 a.m.: Close and detour I-40 eastbound and west bound onto ramps at exit 82 (Hwy 45/Highland Ave.) Close and detour Highland Ave. (Hwy 45) north and southbound from Ridgecrest Rd. to Vann Dr. for demolition activities of the I-40 Bridge over Highland Avenue
Monday, April 27 through Wednesday, April 29, 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 demolition activities.
Monday, April 27 through Wednesday, April 29, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.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 demolition activities. FULL CLOSURES OF N. HIGHLAND UNDER THE BRIDGE MAY BE NEEDED DURING THIS TIME.
WEATHER PERMITTING
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: April 29, 2019 there was an 11’ width restriction and a temporary signal put in place. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.
MADISON COUNTY, SR-198 (Non-TDOT Work):
Wednesday, April 15, 8:00 a.m. through Friday, April 17, 5:00 p.m.: There will be a closure on
SR-198 in Madison County from Hwy 70 to Mifflin Rd. for utility work. A detour will be posted.
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 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
TDOT District 47 and 48 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 22: There are no scheduled closures,
District 49 - West TN – Southwest
HAYWOOD AND SHELBY COUNTIES, VARIOUS INTERSTATES AND SR-4:
Sunday, April 19, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will lane closures on I-40 (Haywood County) east and westbound at MM 48.2, I-55 (Shelby County) north and south bound at MM 2.2 and MM 9.2, and
SR 4 (Shelby County) north and southbound at MM 3.2 to take grade and cross slope measurements to evaluate sites for possible future weigh-in-motion (WIM) locations.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-371: The repair of bridge over Cane Creek will cause a lane closure with temporary traffic signal near Pipkin Rd.
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-205: Bridge repair at Big Creek drainage ditch (MM 1.0)
Beginning Monday, March 2, 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday, April 22, 2020: There will be a full closure of SR 205 at Big Creek drainage ditch (MM 1.0) to replace the bridge. Detours will be provided.
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): Resurfacing on SR-3 (US-51) from Winn Avenue to Hope Street
Wednesday, April 15 through Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on north and southbound SR 3 (US-51) from Winn Avenue to Hope Street (MM 15.0–MM 19.0) for curb ramp installation and resurfacing. Weather Permitting.
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 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.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, April 15 through Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby, Tipton, and Lauderdale Counties), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 15 (Shelby County), SR 175, SR 14 (Shelby and Tipton County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Shelby and Fayette Counties), I-55 and I-240. One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail.
Wednesday, April 15 through Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: The following ramps will be closed to repair damaged guardrail: THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting
· I-40 westbound EXIT 18 on ramp from SR 15 (US 64)
· I-240 westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound
· I-240 eastbound EXIT 28B South Parkway westbound
· I-240 eastbound EXIT 23A to northbound Airways
· SR 14 northbound Exit to Raleigh-Millington
Thursday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations in Tipton County on SR 14, SR 59, SR 206, and SR 178; Fayette County on SR 86; and Shelby County on SR 204 and SR 388 to repair damaged guardrail. One lane will be CLOSED in each direction to repair damaged guardrail. Flagmen will be used where necessary. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD
Wednesday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 28, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: The following ramps will be closed to repair damaged guardrail: THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting
· I-40 westbound EXIT 18 on ramp from SR 15 (US 64)
· I-55 northbound on ramp from EXIT 12C Metal Museum Drive
· I-240 westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound
· I-240 eastbound EXIT 28B South Parkway westbound
· I-240 eastbound EXIT 23A to northbound Airways
· SR 14 northbound Exit to Raleigh-Millington
TDOT District 49 On-Call Signing on various Interstates and state routes (Superior Traffic Control
Wednesday, April 15 through Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime lane closures at various locations on I-40 east and westbound in Shelby, Fayette, Madison, Henderson, and Benton Counties; I-240 east and westbound, MM 23.0–MM 30.9; SR 385 east and westbound, MM 0.00–MM 49.0; I-269 northbound in Shelby County, MM 0.00–0.6; I-155 northbound in Dyer County, MM15.0–15.4; SR5 northbound in Madison County, MM 0.00–0.4; and SR 3 southbound in Obion County, MM 29.4–29.6. One lane will be CLOSED. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
Thursday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: There will be daytime shoulder closures at various locations on I-40 east and westbound in Shelby, Fayette, Madison, Henderson, and Benton Counties; I-240 east and westbound, MM 23.0–MM 30.9; SR 385 east and westbound, MM 0.00–MM 49.0; I-269 northbound in Shelby County, MM 0.00–0.6; I-155 northbound in Dyer County, MM15.0–15.4; SR5 northbound in Madison County, MM 0.00–0.4; and SR 3 southbound in Obion County, MM 29.4–29.6. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Memphis Cook Convention Center
Monday, October 7, 2019, 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday, April 29, 2020: On October 7, 2019 the exit ramp from I-40 eastbound (Exit 1, Front Street) was fully closed for upgrades to the Memphis Cook Convention Center. The ramp split to Riverside Dr. will remain open. Traffic will be controlled by signage and traffic barrels. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through work zones.
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