West Tennessee Weekly Construction May 6-13, 2020
District 47 - West TN - Northern
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-22A: Bridge repair in Huntingdon over Brier Creek at LM 0.34 and over CSX Railroad at LM 3.10. Restrictions: Monday, March 9, 2020: SR 22A will be reduced to one lane traffic with a traffic signal system.
DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): The repair of bridges on U.S. 51 (S.R.3) over S.R. 211 (L.M. 11.99) in Dyersburg will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
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.
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 35MPH.
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 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 will have traffic in the outside lanes in both directions. Inside lanes will be 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. 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: Beginning on Friday, January 24, 2020: SR 43 traffic will be 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, May 6 through Wednesday, May 13, 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, May 13 through Wednesday, May 20, 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.
TDOT Region IV On-Call Retrace:
Wednesday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 13, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be moving lane closures for retracing of lines in Fayette County on I-40 from MM 27 (Shelby County Line) to MM 43 (Haywood County Line). I-269 from MM 0 (Miss. State Line) to MM 0.43 (Shelby County Line).
Wednesday, May 6 through Friday, May 15: There will be moving lane closures for the retrace of lines in Fayette County on various State Routes.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
HAYWOOD COUNTY, I-40 (TDOT Maintenance):
Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m.: There will be temporary closures on I-40 ramps in Haywood County Exit 56 westbound on ramp and Exit 56 eastbound off ramp for concrete repair. The westbound ramp will be closed first. Once work is complete on the westbound ramp, then the eastbound ramp will be closed.
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. On February 17, 2019 Shaw Chapel Rd was closed, and a detour put in place.
HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-20: The resurfacing with hot in-place recycling on US 412 (SR 20) from Crucifer Road (LM 4.23) to near Sea Horse Drive (LM 10.99) will cause temporary lane closures daily.
HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-20: The resurfacing with hot in-place recycling on US 412 (SR 20) from east of SR 22 (LM 12.85) to near the Chesterfield By-Pass (LM 20.03), including bridge expansion joint repair and thin epoxy overlay will cause temporary lane closures daily.
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: On 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.
MADISON COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing from the Madison/Haywood County line to just west of Lower Brownsville Rd.
Wednesday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: There will be daytime temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 eastbound from LM 0.00 (MM 67.1) to LM 7.30 (MM 74.4) for OGFC Paving operations. (Time contingent on lower ADT and minimal queueing. Wednesday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m. if traffic starts to increase.) Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD:
Wednesday, May 13 through Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: There will be daytime temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 East bound from LM 0.00 (MM 67.1) to LM 7.30 (MM 74.4) for OGFC Paving operations. (Time contingent on lower ADT and minimal queueing. Wednesday, May 13 through Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m. if traffic starts to increase.)
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, May 7 and Friday, May 8, 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, May 7, 3:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.: Close I-40 eastbound off ramp at Exit 82 for barrier rail realignment.
Friday, May 8, 8:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 9, 6:00 p.m.: Close and detour SR-5 (Highland Avenue) southbound from I-40 westbound ramp to Carriage House Dr. Close the turn lanes for northbound traffic turning onto Carriage House and the lane that connects Ridgecrest to Carriage House for connection of a 54” pipe and installation of a manhole.
Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13, 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.
LOOK AHEAD:
Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15, 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.
Monday, May 18 through Wednesday, May 20, 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.
WEATHER PERMITTING
Friday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 24, 6:00 p.m.: Close I-40 eastbound off ramp at Exit 82 to lay proposed storm drainage across the existing ramp.
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: On 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.
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 13, 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.
TDOT District 47 and 48 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 13: There are no scheduled closures
District 49 - West TN – Southwest
FAYETTE COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing of I-40 from MM 35.0 to MM 43.0; Bridge Repair on I-40E over Wilder Creek at MM 34.5.
Wednesday, May 6 through Friday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: I-40 will have intermittent left and right lane closures both eastbound and westbound from MM 35.0 to MM 43.0. Speed limit will be reduced to 60 MPH during active closures.
Friday, May 8, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, May 11, 6:00 a.m.: I-40 east bound at MM 34.5 will have a lane closure of the left lane for bridge repair activities over Wilder Creek.
Restrictions: Traffic will be reduced to one lane in eastbound direction with a 12’ 0” lane restriction. WEATHER PERMITTING.
Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: I-40 will have intermittent lane closures east and westbound from MM 35.0 to MM 43.0 for resurfacing activities. Speed limit will be reduced to 60 MPH during active closures. Time contingent on lower ADT and minimal queueing. If traffic starts to increase, 8PM-6AM.) WEATHER PERMITTING.
LOOK AHEAD:
Friday, May 15, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, May 18, 6:00 a.m.: I-40 east bound at MM 34.5 will have a lane closure of the left lane for bridge repair activities over Wilder Creek.
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.
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): Resurfacing on SR-3 (US-51) from Winn Avenue to Hope Street
Thursday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.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 resurfacing. Time contingent on lower ADT and minimal queueing. If traffic starts to increase, 8PM-6AM.) Weather Permitting.
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 13, 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, May 6 through Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 6 through Tuesday, May 12, 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
Thursday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 13, 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 SR 196; 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, May 13 through Tuesday, May 19, 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 1C to Danny Thomas Blvd. Southbound
· I-40 westbound EXIT 18 on ramp from SR 15 (US 64)
· I-55 northbound on ramp from EXIT 12C Metal Museum Drive
· I-55 southbound EXIT 6B to I-240 Westbound
· I-55 southbound EXIT 9 to Mallory Ave
· I-55 southbound lane at I-55/I-240 junction
· I-240 westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound
· I-240 westbound EXIT 26 to Norris Rd
· I-240 westbound EXIT 29 on ramp from Lamar Ave
· I-240 eastbound EXIT 28B South Parkway westbound
· I-240 eastbound EXIT 23A to northbound Airways
· SR-385 westbound EXIT to Winchester Rd
TDOT District 49 On-Call Signing on various Interstates and state routes
Wednesday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 12, 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; SR 5 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, May 7 through Wednesday, May 13, 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; SR 5 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.
SHELBY COUNTY, Shady Grove Road: Thursday, May 7, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: There will be lane closures on Shady Grove over I-240 to perform testing on the bridge deck.
NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Memphis Cook Convention Center
Monday, October 7, 2019, 6:00 a.m. through Sunday, May 31, 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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