Roadway Activity Report for parts of East and Middle Tennessee (January 19 - 25, 2023)

DISTRICT 27

CLAY COUNTY SR-52 miscellaneous safety improvements from near Meadow Lane to Hummingbird Lane (LM 14 to LM 15) and from Hill Top Road to Harve Knight Road (LM 0.7 to LM 3.1): The contractor will be on site performing various operations. During this time, the contractor will utilize lane closures and flaggers intermittently to control the flow of traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and be prepared to stop as they approach.

[Superior Traffic Control, LLC/Inc./Neal/CNW280]

 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) bridge construction and paving from north of I-40 (LM 17.8) to near Potato Farm Road (LM 22.7): The contractor continues grading activities throughout the project limits. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Flaggers and advanced warning signs will accompany any closures. Water line installation continues between North and South Tabor Loop. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of reduced speed zones.

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Strong/CNV009]

 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) grading, drainage, signals and paving from SR-68 to south of the bridge over Byrd's Creek (LM 9.7 to LM 10.6): Grading activities are in progress along SR-28 and SR-68. Traffic has been shifted to a temporary traffic pattern while construction is ongoing along SR-28 (US-127). Concrete barrier rail is being placed along areas where upcoming work is to be performed. Construction equipment and vehicles will be entering and exiting the work zone frequently. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area and be aware of the traffic pattern shifts.

[Cleary Construction, Inc./Strong/CNW231]

 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) repair of bridges over Byrds Creek (LM 10.7) and Three Mile Creek (LM 11.1): Construction activities are ongoing under the bridges over Byrds Creek and Three Mile Creek. Temporary lane closures will be necessary at times for the work to be performed. Flaggers, advanced signs, and cones or drums will accompany any lane closures. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone.

[Thomson and Thomson, Inc./Strong/CNW018]

 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127S) repair of the bridges over the Little Obed River (LM 16): The right lane on SR-28 (US-127S) has been closed in both directions as well as the median crossovers nearest the bridges. Motorists should be aware of the new lane closure change and merge early if possible. Construction crews will be performing bridge deck replacement activities on and under the bridges. Construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the work zone frequently. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. RESTRICTIONS: SR-28 (US-127S) LM 16.0 northbound horizontal clearance of 15 feet. SR-28 (US-127) LM 16.0 south bound horizontal clearance of 15 feet.

[Whaley Construction, LLC/Strong/CNW237]

 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-298 (GENESIS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 0 to LM 1.0: Shoulder and single lane closures from Ledford Drive to Industrial Blvd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 01/03/23 through 01/25/23 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2022-758]

 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-462 from SR-28 (US-127N / LM 3.1) to SR-298 (Genesis Road / LM 4.6) in Crossville: Construction activities are in progress. Activities will require temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages on Interstate Drive (SR-462) and Genesis Road (SR-298), as well as short term closures of City streets. Flagging operations will accompany these closures with appropriate signs. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zones.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Strong/CNV010]

 

CUMBERLAND AND FENTRESS COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) widening from near N. Lowe Rd (LM 29.2) to north of SR-62 (LM 1.9): The contractor will be continuing work along the new alignment of SR 28. In addition, the contractor will be performing utility work adjacent to the existing alignment of SR 28. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and watch for construction equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway.

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Moore/CNV300]

 

DEKALB COUNTY SR-26 (US-70) grading, drainage, and construction of retaining walls and paving from near SR-53 (LM 2) to near SR-96 (LM 6.1): The contractor continues grading activities throughout the project. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of construction personnel.

[Twin K Construction/Moore/CNV012]

 

DEKALB AND WARREN COUNTY SR-56 construction of bridges and paving from south of Warren-Dekalb County line (LM 24.5) to East Bryant St. (LM 2.9): The contractor is utilizing flagging operations throughout the project in multiple areas for grading and paving operations. Motorists are now utilizing all new alignment for SR-56. Motorists should use caution at the intersections of SR-56 and all side roads through the project, as these intersections have changed recently. Motorists traveling old SR-56 should use South Tittsworth and the newly constructed Turner Road to access the new alignment of SR-56. Work will be on-going near College Street and Douglas Road to complete grade work. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph through the construction zone. Motorists should expect delays, watch for flaggers, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Harris/CNT011]

 

JACKSON COUNTY SR-85 (OLD SR-85 HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 11.57 to LM 12.02: Mobile shoulder and single lane closures from Ponderosa Lane to Hensley Creek Church Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 01/12/23 through 01/31/23 from 8 am – 3 pm. [2022-586]

 

OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 (COOKEVILLE HWY.) Utility Work both directions at LM 9.4: THP assisted rolling roadblock along SR-111 between Roses Drive and Spicer Road. Motorists should be prepared to stop and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. THP, trucks, and signage will be present, 01/19/23 from 9AM to 10 AM, with rain dates of 01/24/23 and 01/26/23. [2022-609]

 

OVERTON COUNTY SR-293 repair of bridge over Branch (LM3.7): The contractor will be on site continuing bridge repair operations. During this time, the contractor will detour traffic around the work zone utilizing detour shown on plans. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and follow detour signage. [Southern Constructors, Inc./Neal/CNW218]

[Southern Constructors, Inc./Neal/CNW218]

 

PUTNAM COUNTY I-40 TDOT Maintenance eastbound at MM 300: TDOT crews will be repairing the bridge on I-40 over SR-84. The right lane will be closed as well as the eastbound on ramp from SR-84 from 8 am – 3 pm on Thursday, 1/19/23. There will be appropriate traffic control measures for a lane closure as well as signs to direct traffic for the ramp closure. Motorists should use caution while travelling through the work zone.

 

PUTNAM COUNTY I-40 Utility Work both directions at MM 301: THP assisted rolling roadblock along I-40 between Exit 311 westbound and Exit 290 eastbound. Motorists should be prepared to stop and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. THP, trucks, and signage will be present, 01/22/23 from 6 AM to 7 AM, with a rain date of 01/29/23. [2022-728]

 

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-135 (BURGESS FALLS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 3.25 to LM 5.57: Shoulder and single lane closures from Cane Creek Road to the intersection of Cookeville Boatdock Road and Burgess Falls Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/17/22 through 01/31/23 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2021-771]

 

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 (S. JEFFERSON AVE.) Utility Work northbound at LM 2.97: Shoulder and single lane closures from E. Veterans Drive and Minnear Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 01/19/23 through 01/25/23 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2022-487]

 

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 construction from north of the SR-111 interchange to south of the I-40 interchange: The contractor continues grading activities and utility work throughout the project. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of construction personnel.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Moore/CNV284]

 

DISTRICT 28

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-101 (BELLVIEW RD.) TDOT Bridge Maintenance both directions at LM 8.98: Region 2 Bridge Repair will be performing routine bridge maintenance on Monday, January 23rd, through Tuesday, January 24th, on SR-101 at LM 8.98 over Bee Creek, beginning at 9 AM. One lane will be closed with traffic control in place.

 

CANNON COUNTY SR-1 (US-70S) construction from near Barker Road (LM 1.2) to east of Hoover Road (LM 2.5): The contractor will be utilizing right lane closures in both directions through the project. Milling operations will be on going through the project as well as work being done adjacent to the roadway. Motorists should use caution through the area and expect delays.

[Tinsley Asphalt, LLC /Harris/CNW348]

 

CANNON AND WARREN COUNTY SR-1 (US-70S) bridge repair and paving from east of Lincoln Lane (LM 11) in Cannon County to Robinson Road (LM 9.4) in Warren County: The contractor will be installing snowplowable raised pavement markers throughout the project. The contractor may be utilizing daily lane closures to complete this work and any maintenance work. Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for equipment and workers.

[American Pavements, Inc./Harris/CNV075]

 

FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-16 (US-41A) Utility Work southbound from LM 11.81 to LM 12.34: Mobile shoulder and lane closures on Dinah Shore Blvd as crews transition work zones between Bypass Road and Ruby Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage and flaggers will be present, 01/17/23 through 01/25/23 from 9 AM - 2:00 PM. [2022-615]

 

MARION COUNTY I-24 (US-64) rockfall mitigation westbound between MM 136.2 and MM 140.3: The contractor will be working on I-24 WB at MM 141 – 140, MM 139.0 – 137.0, and MM 136.0 – 135.0 to perform rockfall mitigation activities. Please use caution when traveling through the work zones.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Voiles/CNV912]

 

MARION COUNTY SR- 2 (US-41, US-64, US-72) miscellaneous safety improvements from the Jasper city limits (LM 19.1) to SR-27 (LM 19.23): The contractor will be working in Marion County on SR-2 from LM 19 to LM 21. They will be installing guardrail and painting using a single lane closure. Please use caution when driving through the work zone.

[Superior Traffic Control, LLC/Inc./Voiles/CNW349]

 

MARION COUNTY SR-27 between LM 26.9 and LM 27.9 slide repair and bridge and retaining wall construction: The contractor will be working on SR-27 (Suck Creek Road) at LM 26.9 and LM 27.9 to construct a new bridge and repair a slide. Both work zones, at LM 26.9 and LM 27.9, have the travel lanes reduced to one lane controlled by temporary traffic lights. Please use caution when traveling through each work zone.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Voiles/CNV307]

 

MARION COUNTY SR-28 repair of four corrugated metal pipe culverts at LM 6.7, 7.3, 7.7, and 7.9: The contractor will be repairing corrugated metal pipes on SR-28 in Sequatchie County at LM 6.7, LM 7.3, LM 7.7, and LM 7.9. This work will require shoulder closures only.

[Morgan Contracting, Inc./Voiles/CNW195]

 

MARION COUNTY SR-283 (ALVIN YORK HWY.) Utility Work southbound from LM 6.37 to LM 7.32: Mobile lane closures along SR-283 between Pickett Cemetery Road and Panorama Trail. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 09/19/22 through 01/31/23 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. [2022-395]

 

DISTRICT 29

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-60 widening from the 4-lane north of I-75 (LM 17.2) to SR-306 (LM19.9): During this reporting period the contractor will have short term intermittent lane closures throughout the project for utility relocation and moving equipment as work continues on new roadway alignments and a new bridge over Candies Creek. The speed limit in the work zone has been reduced to 35 mph. Motorists are advised to use caution in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Wagner/CNV130]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): Williams Street is closed to all traffic at the I-24 underpass to support the installation of new storm drainage structures for the new frontage road. Traffic will still be able to access the ramps to I-24 and US-27, but no through traffic will be allowed on Williams Street between West 21st Street and West 25th Street. Traffic will detour around the closure via West 21st Street and Broad Street. Signs will be posted. The contractor will be working on new bridge construction, storm drainage structures, and utility relocation. The US-27 N on-ramp at William St. has been closed and it will be closed until the new alignment for this ramp is completed. There will be marked detour signs to use the Broad St. US-27 on-ramp. The contractor has opened up the new Broad St exit off I-24 and closed the existing exit to the Broad St that is off the US 27 S exit. Traffic from US 27 S that needs to get to Broad St. will have to use the Williams St. exit. There will be detour signs to direct traffic off the Williams St. exit to Broad St. Also, with the new exit there will be a new signal light at the intersection of the new exit and Broad St. With the new traffic pattern, the motoring public needs to be aware of the changes. The US27 Southbound ramp onto I24 Eastbound will be reduced to two lanes with the Williams St. exit still open. This ramp will be this way for several months and drivers are advised to use caution in this area.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNU011]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2: Weather permitting, the contractor will implement single lane closures between the hours of 9 PM until 6 AM Sunday through Thursday, at following locations: I-24 WB MM 185 to MM 183, I-24 EB MM 183 to MM 185, and North Terrace.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Maj Prj - Blevins/DB2101]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 concrete repair from MM 6.6 to MM 12.8: During this reporting period, the contractor will be having lane closures in both the Northbound and Southbound directions on I-75 from 9 PM-6 AM on Thursday, and Sunday thru Wednesday. During these lane closures, the contractor might have to temporary close some of the ramps so that they can work on the ramp.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Curtis/CNW046]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-153 (STATE HWY. 153) Utility Work both directions at LM 10.1: NIGHTTIME Shoulder and multiple lane closures between Grubb Road (Walmart) and Gadd Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Police, trucks, signage, and cones/barrels will be present, 01/24/23 through 01/25/23 from 10 pm - 5 am, with a rain date of 01/31/23 through 02/01/23 from 10 pm - 5 am. [2023-021]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-17 resurfacing from the Georgia state line (LM 0) to SR-2 (US-11, US-64, US-72, LM 2.2): During this reporting period, there will be lane closures during the day as the contractor will be starting to mill the roadway. There will be flaggers stopping traffic as this work is being done. The motoring public needs to expect possible long delays as this work is going on.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNW213]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (CUMMINGS HWY.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 2.25 to LM 2.5: Shoulder and single lane closures between Birmingham Hwy and Lilac Avenue. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and cones/barrels will be present, 01/03/23 through 01/25/23 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2022-624]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-27 (ROSSVILLE BLVD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.33 to LM 5.61: Shoulder and single lane closures between Gifford Street and E. 27th Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and cones/barrels will be present, 01/19/23 through 01/25/23 from 8 am - 4 pm. [2019-543]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-317 (Apison Pike) improvement project from SR-321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road) to east of Layton Lane: Lane closures and flagging operations will be required on SR-317, Apison Pike, for utility work. The flagging operations will be performed on 01/19/23, 01/20/23, 01/23/23, 01/24/23 and 01/25/23 from 7 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM. Closures will last about 2 hours per location. The contractor will have intermittent flagging operations during daytime non-peak hours for utility work, delivery of materials and equipment.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-320 (E. BRAINERD RD.) Utility Work westbound from LM 4.8 to LM 5.61: NIGHTTIME Shoulder and multiple lane closures between Bel-air Road and Morris Lane. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and cones/barrels will be present, 01/25/23 through 01/27/23 from 10 pm - 5 am, with a rain date of 02/08/23 through 02/10/23 from 10 pm - 5 am. [2022-534]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (E. MAIN ST.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 5.94 to LM 6.38: Shoulder and single lane closures from S. Orchard Knob Ave and S. Watkins Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels will be present, 12/01/22 through 01/31/23 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2022-754]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (TAFT HWY.) Utility Work northbound from LM 20.09 to LM 22.96: Shoulder and single lane closures from Anderson Pike and Edgewood Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and cones/barrels will be present, 01/05/23 through 01/25/23 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2022-799]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-127) construction near Palisades Road (LM 15.2) to near Sunset Drive (LM 15.4): The contractor has closed the right lane going up the Signal Mountain Road from LM 15 (about 1/2 Mi from Palisades Road) to past Sunset Drive. This closure will be in effect for several months during the duration of this project. There will be intermittent lane closures on Signal Mountain Road as the contractor will have flaggers out as they work. Due to the possibility of flaggers stopping traffic, traffic should be aware of possible delays in this area.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNW001]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-41, US-76) Bachman Tubes cleaning: On Thursday Night of this reporting period, the contractor will be shutting down the tunnels from 8 PM-6 AM to clean it. There will be a signed detour for traffic to follow to get around the closure.

[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNW197]

 

MCMINN COUNTY SR-163 bridge repair over Chestuee Creek (LM 11.7): During this reporting period, the contractor will continue bridge repairs on the bridge over Chestuee Creek. Traffic on the bridge over Chestuee Creek on SR-163 at LM 11.74 will be reduced to a single lane controlled by a traffic signal. Motorists should expect delays on Monday 01/23/23 as the contractor works to set new bridge beams. Maximum horizontal clearance will be limited to 11’. Wide load detour routes will be posted. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone. RESTRICTIONS: Horizontal clearance maximum 11’.

[Jamison Construction, LLC/Wagner/CNW282]

 

MCMINN COUNTY SR-163 resurfacing from near SR-2 (US-11 / LM 2.5) to west of County Road 750 (LM 8.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will have daily lane closures from 7 AM to 7 PM to perform roadway striping and guardrail repair. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNW112]

 

MCMINN COUNTY SR-2 (CONGRESS PKWY.) Utility Work westbound from LM 12.93 to LM 12.1: Mobile shoulder closure along SR-2 between the intersection of Congress Pkwy and Dennis Street and the intersection of Congress Pkwy and Rocky Mount Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 08/15/22 through 04/12/23 from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. [2022-019]

 

RHEA COUNTY SR-302 (OLD DIXIE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 0.01 to LM 2.5: Mobile shoulder and lane closures on SR-302 as crews transition work zones between SR-30 and Taylor Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage and flaggers will be present, 10/06/22 through 03/25/23 from 9 AM - 2:30 PM. [2022-643]

 

REGION WIDE

REGION 2 preventative and unscheduled maintenance of Chattanooga SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System: The contractor may have short term shoulder and/or lane closures to perform preventative or unscheduled maintenance to the local SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System. At least one travel lane will always remain open to traffic. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed.

[NABCO Electric Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT354]

 

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.

[TDOT Operations/Maintenance/R2MAINT]

 

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 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.

[TDOT Operations/Maintenance/R2MAINT]

 

REGION 2 TDOT mowing operations: There will be possible short-term lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Region 2 in order to perform mowing activities on an as-needed basis. In addition to performing the work, regional Operations crews will also provide traffic control.

[TDOT/Maintenance/R2MAINT]

 

REGION 2 The 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 Sunday through Thursday from 7 PM to 6 AM and daily Monday through Friday 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.

[Cumberland Guardrail, Inc./Harris/CNW127]

 

REGION 2 The random 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 always remain open to traffic on the interstate during any work that is performed.

[Tennessee Guardrail, Inc./Harris/cnw283]

 

REGION 2 The random on-call signing on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor will be installing new signs on SR-411 and SR-64 in Polk County using shoulder closures. Please use caution when driving by the work zone.

[Superior Traffic Control, LLC/Inc./Voiles/CNW194]

 

REGION 2 The sweeping and drain cleaning on various Interstate and State Routes: There will be an area wide sweeping operation on selected regional state routes and interstates. This activity will be supported by a mobile lane closure. Hours of activity are Sunday through Thursday night between 8 PM and 6 AM during this reporting period.

[Blevins Enterprises, Inc./Curtis/CNV302]

 

RESTRICTIONS

CUMBERLAND COUNTY - CNW237: SR-28 (US-127S) LM 16.0 northbound horizontal clearance of 15 feet. SR-28 (US-127) LM 16.0 south bound horizontal clearance of 15 feet.

MCMINN COUNTY - CNW282: Horizontal clearance maximum 11’.

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.

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