Weekly Roadway Activity Report for Parts of East and Middle Tennessee, March 10-16, 2022
DISTRICT 27
CLAY COUNTY SR-52 (DOW AVE.) TDOT Bridge Inspection both directions at LM 19.63: Bridge inspection will be performing its 2-year inspection on the bridge over the drainage area next to the Cumberland River on SR-052 at LM 19.63 on Thursday, 3/17/22 from 8am until 12pm.
CLAY COUNTY SR-52 (LIVINGSTON HWY.) TDOT Bridge Inspection both directions at LM 20.54: Bridge inspection will be performing its 2-year inspection on the Poor House Road bridge over SR-052 at LM 20.54 on Wednesday, 3/16/22 from 12pm until 3pm.
CLAY COUNTY SR-53 (DALE HOLLOW HWY.) TDOT Bridge Inspection both directions at LM 8.89: Bridge inspection will be performing its 2-year inspection on the bridge over the Obey River on SR-053 at LM 8.89 on Wednesday, 3/16/22 from 8am until 12pm. Traffic control will be in place for this inspection.
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): Construction signs and erosion control measures have been installed. The contractor continues grading activities which will include embankment fill, storm drain installation, and placement of graded solid rock. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Utility relocations for gas, water, sewer, and electric are in progress. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of reduced speed zones. [Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Bradley/CNV009]
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 TDOT Maintenance both directions from MM 307 to MM 340: TDOT Maintenance crews will be performing mobile pothole patching operations on I-40 East and West bound from the 307 MM to the 340 MM. The operation will be performed from 7 AM to 4 PM on 03/08/22 and 03/09/22. Motorist should use caution while traveling through the work zone.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 (US-70 N.) Utility Work northbound from LM 15.01 to LM 13.09: Mobile lane closures along SR-24 between Northside Drive and Creston Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 01/06/22 through 03/25/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2021-621]
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-298 (GENESIS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 10.26 to LM 13.74: Mobile lane closures along SR-298 between Potato Farm Road and Roy Taylor Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/10/22 through 03/31/22 from 8 am – 3 pm. [2021-801]
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-298 (GENESIS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 2.42 to LM 5.92: Mobile lane closures along SR-298 between Cook Road and Wild Azalea Trail. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 12/02/21 through 03/25/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2021-553]
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-462 from SR-28 (US-127N / LM 3.1) to SR-298 (Genesis Road / LM 4.6) in Crossville: Interstate Drive is closed from Stout Drive to Genesis Road. The detour is posted with temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Woodlawn Road and Genesis Road. Grade work and utility relocation activities for water, gas and sewer are in progress. Construction activities are also in progress for the adjoining project. Activities will require temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages on Interstate Drive and Genesis Road as well as short term closures of City streets. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of reduced speed zones on Interstate Drive. [Rogers Group, Inc./Bradley/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): Contractor will be on site performing initial staking and layout work. Construction signs are also scheduled to be installed beginning 03/08/22. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and watch for 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): Contractor continues roadside grading operations, installing erosion control measures, and water, gas, and electric line relocation. This will result in intermittent lane closures. Blasting operations may also result in brief road closures. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone. [Twin K Construction/James/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 will continue installing concrete box culverts and drainage structures. Grade work, bridge work, paving operations, and utility work on the new roadway alignment are ongoing. The contractor will utilize flagging operations throughout the project for grade work and utilities. Traffic is shifted onto the detour between SR-288 and Old Blue Springs Road for the contractor to complete grade work in the area. Traffic shifts in Smithville will remain from South College Street to the end of project to allow contractor to complete work. There is a temporary diversion for Ferrell Rd, and one remains in place for Williams Road to allow contractor to construct new alignment. Motorists should use caution in this area while flaggers are present to direct traffic. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in the construction zone. Motorists should use caution in this area. [Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Harris/CNT011]
FENTRESS COUNTY SR-85 slide repair project: Roadway is reduced to one lane and is controlled by traffic lights. [TDOT/Maint - Crossville/MAINT]
OVERTON COUNTY SR-85 (HILHAM HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 4.52 to LM 3.20: Mobile lane closures along SR-85 between Old Standing Stone Road and Jerry Bilbrey Lane. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/17/22 through 04/17/22 from 9 AM and 2 PM. [2021-457]
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 construction from north of the SR-111 interchange to south of the I-40 interchange: Contractor will be clearing and performing roadside grading activities. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone. [Rogers Group, Inc./James/CNV284]
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-111 (STATE HWY. 111) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 0 to LM 13: TDOT Maintenance will patching potholes using a mobile lane closure 03/14/22 - 03/16/22 between 8 AM and 4:30 PM.
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-135 (BURGESS FALLS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 3.56 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 05/17/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2021-771]
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 (N. WASHINGTON AVE.) Utility Work northbound at LM 5.33: Shoulder and single lane closures from E. 11th Street to E. 15th Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/10/22 through 03/16/22 from 9 am – 1 pm. [2022-080]
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (NASHVILLE HWY.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 11.85 to LM 12.7: Shoulder and single lane closures from Gainesboro Hwy to Double Springs Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 01/20/22 through 03/18/22 from 8 am – 3 pm. [2021-475]
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (US-70N) slide repair near LM 30.1: The contractor has installed barrier rail and will continue retaining wall construction. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by temporary traffic signals at each end of the project. Be prepared to stop when traveling through the work zone. [Rogers Group, Inc./James/CNU359]
DISTRICT 28
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-101 Utility Work both directions from LM 0 to LM 9.44: Mobile lane closures along SR-101 between intersection of SR-30 / SR-101 and ending at intersection of SR-101 / Brewer Road. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. Signage, and flaggers will be present, 02/03/22 through 03/30/2022 from 9 AM and 2:30 PM. [2021-358]
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 may have intermitted lane closures for maintenance operations throughout the project. Motorist should use caution and watch for equipment. [American Pavements, Inc./Harris/CNV075]
COFFEE COUNTY I-24 Exit 111 (SR-55) interchange lighting: Shoulder closure on I-24 EB to perform lighting work. The shoulder closure will be from Winstead Lane Bridge extending up to and including the EB exit and entrance ramps. The closure will not affect the exit or entrance ramps, they will be open at all times. [Rogers Group, Inc./Hussein/CNU006]
COFFEE COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) at SR-55 (McMinnville Highway) intersection improvements in Manchester (LM 14.7): Project activity progression will continue daily with various roadway construction activities being performed. Motorists should proceed with caution through the area and be aware of signage, personnel, and equipment. [Rogers Group, Inc./Hussein/CNU006]
COFFEE COUNTY SR-127 bridge construction over Bradley Creek (LM 4.7): Construction work on this project will continue this week. SR-127 at MM 4.66 will be closed until 09/30/2022 to support bridge construction work over Bradley Creek. A detour route will be provided via Prairie Plains Road and Miller Crossroads Road during construction work, signs and message boards are in place to show the detour route. Motorist should be alert to the new traffic pattern and encouraged to use caution and be alert to construction personnel and equipment. [Dement Construction Company, LLC/Hussein/CNV303]
COFFEE COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) repair of bridge over Blue Spring Creek (LM 21.0): Construction work on this project will continue this week. The roadway will be reduced to one lane and control with traffic signal. One lane will be open to traffic with the restriction of all wide loads, the maximum lane width is 12’. Motorist should be alert to a new traffic pattern and encouraged to use caution and be alert to construction personnel and equipment. [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Hussein/CNV145]
FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-15 (US-41) intersection improvement at University Avenue (LM 27.9): Project activity will continue daily. The roadway will be reduced from 4-lanes to 2-lanes. Motorists should proceed with caution through the area and be aware of signage, personnel, and equipment. [Dement Construction Company, LLC/Hussein/CNV062]
GRUNDY COUNTY SR-108 (MAIN ST.) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 3.3 to LM 3.4: SR 108 is reduced to one lane with traffic signals. A new culvert is being designed to replace a collapsed structure under the road.
GRUNDY COUNTY SR-56 slide repair between LM 26.3 and LM 26.6: The road will remain one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal while contractor completes slide repairs in the area. Motorists should use caution in the area. [Dement Construction Company, LLC/Harris/CNU355]
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. Traffic has been shifted at all work sites leaving all 3 lanes open and will remain so for the duration of the project. Please use caution when traveling through the work zones. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Voiles/CNV912]
MARION COUNTY SR-27 (SUCK CREEK RD) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 26 to LM 26.5: one lane will be closed from 9 AM to 2 PM Central on 03/15/22 for work on drainage structure. Flagging operations will be in place
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY SR-111 TDOT Bridge Maintenance both directions at LM 7.59: Region 2 Bridge Repair will be performing maintenance on the SR-111 bridge over E. Valley Road at LM 7.59, Monday, 3/14/22, from 9AM-3PM CST. The roadway on the bridge will be restricted to one lane.
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) Utility Work both directions from LM 9.32 to LM 8.24: Mobile lane closures along SR-28 from Union Gap Road / Ewtonville Ridge Road and Resource Road / Old York Hwy. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/21/22 through 04/01/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2022-047]
VAN BUREN COUNTY SR-30 (STATE HWY. 30) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 15.4 to LM 15.6: SR 30 is reduced to one lane with traffic signals while a slide is being repaired.
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 be performing earthmoving operations and removal of structures. Crews will also be working on foundations for a new bridge over Candies Creek. Brief, intermittent lane closures are possible on SR-60 during daylight hours as this work occurs. Motorists should expect daily lane closures Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3:30 PM at Georgetown Rd (SR-60) and Villa Drive to support the installation of a new gas line. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone, watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control and for trucks entering/leaving the highway. [Summers-Taylor, Inc./Wagner/CNV130]
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-312 (HARRISON PK.) TDOT Maintenance both directions at LM 3.2: TDOT Maintenance forces have reduced SR-312 to a single lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal due to a storm drainpipe failure. This closure will remain in place until the pipe can be replaced.
BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 at Exit 33 (SR-308, Lauderdale Highway) bridge work and ramp upgrades: Monday and Tuesday of this reporting period, the contractor will have 1 lane closed on SR308 as the contractor works on the bridge expansion joints on SR308. There are lane shifts in both the Southbound and Northbound lanes from MM 31 to MM 33. The lanes will be reduced to two 11-foot lanes in both directions as work goes on this project. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNV124]
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-312 (Harrison Pike) emergency construction of a small drainage structure at LM 4.8: During this reporting period, the contractor will have intermittent lane and shoulder closures on SR-312 to place sod and guardrail. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNW083]
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. Chestnut Street is closed at the I-24 underpass and will remain closed until the construction of bridge #2 is complete. Detour routes are posted. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNU011]
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor both directions from MM 183 to MM 185: Geotech drilling on I-24 East and West between Belvoir Avenue and Spring Creek Road. The work will require shoulder closures between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday thru Thursday the week of March 14, 2022.
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 TDOT Maintenance both directions from MM 2.4 to MM 3.5: TDOT Maintenance will be closing the inside lane (Lane 1) on I-75 from MM 2.4 to MM 3.5 in both directions on Wednesday, 03/09/222, and Thursday, 03/10/22, from 9 PM to 5 AM. [TDOT Maintenance/Wallace/MAINT]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-153 (STATE HWY. 153) Utility Work both directions from LM 7.7 to LM 8.9: Shoulder and single lane closures between Chickamauga Dam and Hamill Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/14/22 through 03/17/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2022-131]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-17 (S. WILLOW ST.) Utility Work northbound from LM 2.86 to LM 3.16: Shoulder and single lane closure between Bailey Avenue and E. 18th Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/14/22 through 03/25/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2019-543 & 2019-507]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (BRAINERD RD.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 14.62 to LM 14.64: Shoulder and single lane closures on Brainerd Road between Eastgate Loop at Applebee's to Eastgate Loop at Starbucks. Motorists should use the entrance at Applebee's to access Eastgate Loop to avoid construction. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/28/22 through 03/16/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2022-096]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (E. 23RD ST.) Utility Work westbound from LM 9.03 to LM 9.65: Shoulder and multiple lane closures between South Willow Street and South Greenwood Avenue. The intersection of South Highland Park and E. 23rd Street, as well as the intersection of Tinsley Place and E 23rd Street, will be closed and a detour will be setup during working hours. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/14/22 through 03/25/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2019-543]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (MARKET ST.) TDOT Bridge Inspection both directions from LM 9.65 to LM 10.13: On Sunday, 03/13/2022, the Market Street Bridge will be closed both directions for the quarterly lift operation and maintenance from 8 AM - 2 PM. Traffic detours will be in place.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (TAFT HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 22.01 to LM 22.2: Shoulder and single lane closures between Fairmount Road and Dowler Lane. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/15/22 through 04/05/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2021-636]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (US-11, US-64) McCallie Tunnel cleaning: The contractor will be cleaning this tunnel on Wednesday from 8 PM-6 AM. As this work is being done, there will be 1 lane closed in each direction. [Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNV157]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 concrete repair using hot applied fiber reinforced polymer patching material from west of Cowart Street (LM 7.4) to Rossville Boulevard (LM 8.5): During this reporting period, the contractor will have 1 lane closed in either direction on SR2. [Parking Lot Maintenance, LLC/Curtis/CNV909]
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, to install power poles and transfer lines. The flagging operations will be performed on 03/09/22, 03/10/22, 03/11/22, 03/14/22, and 03/15/22 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. A portion of Tucker Road has been closed from Spalding Drive to 5400 Tucker Road to allow for grading and utility operations. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (Amnicola Highway) bridge repair over SR-153: Contractor will be performing bridge repair operations on the Amnicola (SR-319) bridge over SR-153. During this project, SR-319 will have lane closures in place. Bridge repair over 153 will be performed between 8pm & 6am. During repair operations at least one lane of traffic shall remain open in both directions. SR-153 at times will be down 2 lanes with motorist using the gore area during nighttime closures. Motorists are advised to use caution in this vicinity and remain aware of construction activities. [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV053]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-127) Stringers Ridge Tunnel cleaning: On Wednesday of this reporting period from 8 PM-6 AM, the tunnel will be closed as the contractor washes the tunnel. There will be signs directing traffic to go for the detour around the closure. [Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNV157]
HAMILTON COUNTY The construction of an S.I.A. to VW: The contractor will be performing a grading operation at the roundabout connecting to S.I.A. route connecting Ferdinand Piech Way & Volkswagen Dr. During this report period, the roundabout will have one lane closed along with connecting roadways; one lane shall remain open at all times. Traveling public should be cautious of the new traffic pattern in effect including a lowered speed limit. The traveling public should also be alert to the entrance and exit of construction vehicles & staff from the jobsite onto the connecting roadways. Flaggers may be onsite directing traffic. [Talley Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU221]
MCMINN COUNTY SR-310 bridge repair over Conasauga Creek (LM 4.4): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on placing new asphalt overlays on the bridge. SR-310 is reduced to a single lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal to support this work. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and obey all traffic signals and related signage. RESTRICTIONS: 10-foot horizontal clearance. [Southern Constructors, Inc./Wagner/CNV301]
MEIGS COUNTY SR-304 repair of bridge over Big Sewee Creek (LM 4.8): Contractor will be performing bridge repair operations on the SR-304 bridge over Big Sewee Creek. During this project, SR-304 will have lane closures with 10ft width restrictions. A detour will be in place redirecting SR-304 truck traffic onto Watts Bar Hwy & SR-58. During repair operations, only one lane of traffic shall remain open for local traffic. A temporary traffic signal shall be in place to direct traffic thru the construction zone. [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV305]
POLK COUNTY SR-68 (OCOEE ST.) Utility Work eastbound at LM 21.77: Shoulder and single lane closures between the intersection of Jackson Street / Ocoee Street and Grand Street for paving. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Message boards, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/10/22 through 03/31/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2021-222]
POLK COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) bridge over the OcoeeRiver: During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on the construction of the new bridge deck and the relocation of water lines. Brief intermittent lane closures are possible on US-64 (SR-40) Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5:30 PM as the contractor works to relocate utility lines on the project. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for trucks entering/leaving the highway. [Charles Blalock and Sons, Inc./Wagner/DB1802]
RHEA COUNTY SR-378 resurfacing from SR-29 (US-27 / LM 0.0) to west of SR-29 (US-27 / LM 1.61) and SR-30 from east of Railroad Street (LM 8.7) to near SR-29 (US-27 / LM 9.2): During this reporting period, there will be intermittent lane closures on both SR-378 and SR-30 during the day as the contractor works on this project. Expect possible long delays as flaggers will be directing traffic on this project. [Rogers Group, Inc./Curtis/CNV100]
RHEA COUNTY The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, paving and signals on a S.I.A. route serving Nokian Tyres: Construction activity at the Nokian Tyres SIA project continues just North of Dayton, TN. The traveling public should be alert to construction vehicles entering and exiting the site. SR-29 traffic has been moved back in its normal traffic pattern. [Dement Construction Company, LLC/Curtis/CNU014]
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/CNV112]
REGION 2 The random on-call signing on various Interstate and State Routes: During the daytime the contractor will be setting up a shoulder closure or a lane closure at various locations in Grundy County on SR-399 and SR-108. The contractor will be installing new concrete footers for signs. A truck mounted attenuator will be on site during these closures. [Superior Traffic Control, LLC/Inc./Voiles/CNV194]
REGION 2 The on-call concrete pavement repair on various interstates and state routes: During the daytime the contractor will be repairing concrete pavement on the I-40 WB off-ramp exit 280 to SR-56, the SR-56 on-ramp to I-40, the SR-56 on-ramp to I-40 EB in Cookeville, and ramps on SR-111 in White County. Half the width of the ramps will be closed during construction. Please slow down and use caution when driving through the work zone. [Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC/Voiles/CNU373]
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. [LU, Inc./Harris/CNU303]
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
MCMINN COUNTY - CNV301: 10-foot horizontal clearance.
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.
From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or Chattanooga area alerts @Chattanooga511 or any of TDOT's other Twitter pages. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.
In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation lost three workers in the line of duty. All three were struck by passing motorists. Those tragedies bring the total number of TDOT lives lost to 112. We don't want to lose another member of our TDOT family. We're asking you to WORK WITH US. To learn more, go to the website at https://www.tn.gov/tdot/work-with-us/.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.