Weekly Roadway Activity Report for TDOT Region 2 (Oct 10 - 16, 2019)
DISTRICT 27 |
CLAY AND OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 resurfacing in Overton County from the Putnam County line to north of SR-293 and on SR-52 from west of Poor House Road in Clay County to west of Robbins Lane in Overton County: Contractor has completed all paving operations. Contractor will be on site intermittently to complete punch list work. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 construction of a truck climbing lane EB near MM 339, including grading, drainage, and paving: Construction signs, guardrail (westbound), and portable barrier rail (eastbound) have been installed. The contractor has begun grade work in the median behind portable barrier rail. Motorists need to slow down, use caution, and be aware of construction personnel in the work zone and equipment that will entering/exiting the roadway. Estimated project completion date is June 2020. |
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-1 (US-70) emergency slope stabilization near LM 26.6: Construction signs, portable barrier rail, and temporary traffic signals have been installed. SR-1 (US-70) will be reduced to one-lane traffic between Godsey Road and Renegade Mountain Parkway while slope stabilization is in process. Motorists should exercise caution and pay attention to temporary traffic signals as they travel through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-101 (Peavine Road) grading, drainage, and paving from Firetower Road to Westchester/Catoosa Boulevard: As grade work progresses, motorists should be alert for shifts in traffic patterns to allow for construction activities. The posted speed limit has been reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH within the work zone. Temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages may be needed to support paving and other activities. Dartmoor Road will be closed between Peavine Road and Wilshire Heights to install storm drain. Detour signs are in place and the duration is expected to be about 2 more weeks. Motorists should reduce speed on Peavine Road and be alert for construction personnel/equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Estimated project completion date is November 2020. |
DEKALB COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-264 (HICKMAN RD.) both directions from LM 3.27 to LM 3.27: Bridge inspection will be performing its 2-year inspection on the SR-264 bridge over Smith Fork Creek at LM 3.27 on Thursday, 10/17/19 from 8 am till 12 pm. TDOT Maintenance crews will assist with traffic control. |
DEKALB COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-288 (KELTONBURG RD.) both directions from LM 4.89 to LM 4.89: Bridge inspection will be performing its 2-year inspection on the SR-288 Bridge over Sink Creek at LM 4.89 on Thursday, 10/10/19 from 12 pm till 2:30 pm. TDOT Maintenance crews will assist with traffic control. |
DEKALB COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-53 (WOODBURY HWY) both directions from LM 3.59 to LM 3.59: Bridge inspection will be performing its 2-year inspection on the SR-53 Bridge over Smith Fork Creek at LM 3.59 on Monday, 10/14/19 from 8 am till 2 pm. TDOT Maintenance crews will assist with traffic control. |
DEKALB COUNTY TDOT Bridge Inspection on SR-56 (COOKVILLE HWY.) both directions from LM 15.40 to LM 15.40: Bridge inspection will be performing its 2-year inspection on the SR-56 bridge over the Caney Fork River at LM 15.40 on Monday, 10/15/19 through Tuesday, 10/16/19, from 8 am till 2 pm. TDOT Maintenance crews will assist with traffic control. |
DEKALB COUNTY SR-141 (LANCASTER RD) in both directions from LM 2.3 to LM 2.5: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is replacing a box culvert on SR-141 as part of the Center Hill Dam restoration project. SR-141 will be closed adjacent to Long Branch Campground from 10/01/19 to 10/22/19. The road will be impassible during construction of the culvert and a detour route is posted. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
DEKALB COUNTY SR-96 USACE dam restoration project from LM 12.5 to LM 13.5: One lane is closed, and traffic is controlled by a temporary signal due to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam restoration work. Motorists should exercise caution as they travel through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is June 2020. |
DEKALB AND WARREN COUNTY SR-56 construction of bridges and paving from south of Warren-Dekalb County (LM 24.5) line to East Bryant St (LM 2.9): Clearing and grubbing activities are on-going. Flaggers may be present while equipment is off-loaded or crossing the roadway. Motorist are encouraged to use caution in the work zone. Estimated project completion date is May 2022. |
FENTRESS COUNTY Rotten Fork Road over Rotten Fork of the Wolf River Bridge Replacement: Contractor is currently working on new bridge at Rotten Fork Road at LM 0.135. Rotten Fork Road remains open to traffic while new bridge is being constructed. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction equipment adjacent to roadway. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
FENTRESS COUNTY Vines Ridge Road over Big Laurel Creek Bridge Replacement : Vines Ridge Road remains closed at LM 1.06 and will remain closed until new bridge is constructed and in place. Approximate date for the length of closure is 11/30/19. Motorists should seek alternate route around Vines Ridge Road near location of construction. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
FENTRESS AND OVERTON COUNTY SR-85 emergency slide repairs at various locations: The roadway is closed from LM 18.4 to LM 22.4 in Overton county. SR-85 will be opened to one lane of traffic in Fentress County between LM 3.50 to 8.00. The contractor is continuing work on this contract in the two areas listed above. The contractor has placed temporary traffic signals and will use portable barrier rail where the roadway will be shut down to one lane to allow traffic to flow through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and seek alternate routes. RESTRICTIONS: Loads wider than 10' should seek alternate route. Estimated project completion date is January 2020. |
JACKSON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-56 (JENNINGS CREEK HWY.) both directions from LM 23.57 to LM 24.38: Mobile lane closures for utility work on Jennings Creek Hwy between Hwy 151 and Ward Fork Road. Signage and flaggers will be present during this work. Motorists should use caution. Work will begin 08/19/19 through 10/23/19 between 9 AM and 3 PM. |
OVERTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-84 (STATE HWY. 84) both directions from LM 0.00 to LM 0.7: Utility work along US-84 from 0.1 before the Putnam County line to 0.7 on US-84. Signage, and flaggers will be present during this work. Motorists need to use caution. Work will begin 09/23/19 through 10/18/19 from 9 AM to 3 PM. |
OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 miscellaneous safety improvements at the intersections of SR-293 (LM 3.1 and LM 3.2): Contractor currently has SR-111 from the LM 2.25 to the 3.75 shut down to one lane in each direction. This lane closure will remain until contract completion scheduled for 10/31/19. In addition to the lane closure, the speed limit through the work zone has been decreased to 55 MPH to increase safety of the motoring public and the contractor's personnel. SR-293 is affected at the intersection of SR-111 with the median crossings being closed for the duration of the project. Motorists are encouraged to obey 55 MPH speed limit and watch for construction operations adjacent to the roadway. RESTRICTIONS: Loads wider than 14' should seek alternate route. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 resurfacing from south of Twin Oaks Road (LM 16) to north of Big Springs Road (LM 20) and on SR-294 from SR-111 (LM 0.6) to Oakley-Allons Road (LM 6.8): Contractor has completed paving operations. Contractor will be on site intermittently completing punch list items. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
OVERTON COUNTY SR-294 bridge repair over Big Eagle Creek (LM 1.39).: Contractor has placed barrier rail and has the roadway shut down to one lane. The roadway will remain shut down to one lane until contract completion scheduled for 06/15/20. During this time, a temporary traffic signal will be in operation to allow traffic to flow through the work zone. Motorists should use caution through the work zone, obey posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop at the traffic signal. RESTRICTIONS: No loads wider than 10 feet. Estimated project completion date is June 2020. |
PUTNAM COUNTY I-40 near MM 296 bridge repair on Rocky Point Road over I-40: Rocky Point Road bridge at LM 9.31 over I-40 is closed due to bridge repairs and will re-open November 2019. A detour is in place to guide motorists around the bridge closure. No lane closures on I-40 are anticipated during this period. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
PUTNAM COUNTY Utility Work on SR-136 (N. WASHINGTON AVE.) both directions from LM 4.3 to LM 5.4: Road closures with a detour for the area between 10th Street and 11th Street. Message boards, detour signs, cones/barrels, and flaggers will be present during this week. Motorists need to use caution. Work will be done 09/12/19 through 10/30/19 from 8 AM to 3 PM. Road will reopen to allow school traffic to flow undisturbed. |
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 resurfacing from US-70N (SR-24) (LM 4.15) to north of Whiteaker Springs Road (LM 7).: Work will be performed on existing sidewalks and concrete curb ramps, as well as milling the existing roadway. This will result in lane closures each night on SR-136 between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM. Motorists should use caution and be prepared for slowed traffic when traveling through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is June 2020. |
WHITE COUNTY SR-1 (US-70) repair of the bridge over the Calfkiller River (LM 9.35) in Sparta: Calfkiller bridge in Sparta is in the second of the three phases of lane closures. These phases will affect between Wilson Street and Church Street. This second phase will restrict both directions of traffic to one lane each. Workers will be working in the center of the bridge. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
DISTRICT 28 |
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-101 bridge repair over Bee Creek (LM 8.98): Work on this project is underway. For the safety of the traveling public, the bridge will be reduced to one 10-foot lane and controlled with temporary signals. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
BLEDSOE COUNTY US-127/SR-28 slope stabilization in Bledsoe County near LM 28.8: The contractor will be working on US-127/SR-28 north from mile marker 28.7 to 28.9 installing construction signs, traffic lights and setting up a lane closure. Once the traffic light is installed and the closure is in place, the roadway will be reduced to one lane. Large trucks heading south on US-127/SR 28 down the mountain should use extreme caution. Estimated project completion date is April 2020. |
BLEDSOE AND SEQUATCHIE COUNTY SR-8 (US-127) from SR-28 (LM 14.9) to SR-111 then SR-28 (US-127) to south of Old York Hwy North (LM 7.9), SR-8 (US-127) from SR-28 (US-127)(LM 14.9) to SR-111 (LM 17.6), and SR-30 from SR-28 (US-127)(LM 10.3) to near Cherokee Ridge Road (LM 13.3) resurfacing: Contractor has begun work. During construction, motorists are encouraged to use caution and watch for construction equipment and personnel in the roadway. The contractor will be working on the sidewalks through the downtown area. Pedestrians, please use caution when walking in the area and avoid the areas of construction if at all possible. Beginning Sunday, the contractor will be working from 6 PM to 6 AM. The road will be at times reduced to 1 lane controlled by a flagging operation. Please use caution when traveling through the area. Estimated project completion date is June 2020. |
COFFEE COUNTY Utility Work on SR-55 (WILSON AVE.) southbound from LM 1.13 to LM 1.95: Sidewalk repair work between SR-130 and 1st Avenue. Signage and cones will be present during this work. Motorists will be rerouted around the work area and should use caution. Work will begin 10/04/19 through 11/04/19 between 7 AM and 5 PM. |
COFFEE COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) resurfacing from SR-127 (LM 22.3) to the Grundy County line (LM 29.7): The contractor will continue with the paving operations. There will be a flagging operation to control traffic. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
FRANKLIN COUNTY Utility Work on SR-130 (OLD TULLAHOMA RD.) both directions from LM 12.87 to LM 13.19: Mobile lane closures for multiple utility crews working on Old Tullahoma Road between Creekside Market to just across Bridge at Winchester City Park. Cones, signage and flaggers will be present, motorists should use caution. Work will begin 09/16/19 through 10/25/19 between 9 AM and 3 PM. |
FRANKLIN AND MARION COUNTY SR-156 resurfacing from SR-15 (US-41A) (LM 0.0) in Franklin County to the Franklin County line (LM 2.9) in Marion County, including intersection improvements at Midway Road in Franklin County.: The contractor will continue work with thermoplastic and permanent pavement markings as well as any final detail work. There will be a flagging operation to control traffic. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 (MM 127) the repair of the SR-50 bridge over I-24: I-24 Lane Closure: 10/15/19 thru 10/16/19 from 7 PM to 6 AM, the contractor will have temporary lane closures on I-24 East and West to support the sandblasting and painting operations under the bridge. 10/09/19 6AM to 10/15/19 6AM the contractor will not be working due to the Exit 111 Festival Concert. At present two 12' travel lanes will remain open at all times. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to construction personnel and equipment. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
GRUNDY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-108 (HWY. 108) both directions from LM 4.4 to LM 11.6: Intermittent lane closures as crews transition work zone along SR-108 for utility work. From near Fish Branch Road to near SR-56. Signage and flaggers will be present during this work. Motorists should use caution. Work will begin 09/03/19 through 10/11/19 between 9 AM and 3 PM. |
GRUNDY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-399 (BAKERTOWN RD.) both directions from LM 2.0 to LM 3.5: Mobile lane closures for utility work on SR-399. Cones, signage and flaggers will be present during this work. Motorists should use caution while driving through this area. Work will begin 09/30/19 through 10/18/19 between 9 AM and 3 PM. |
GRUNDY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-56 both directions from LM 4.70 to LM 5.08: Intermittent lane closures as crews transition work zone along SR-56 for utility work between SR-108 and SR-41. Signage and flaggers will be present during this work. Motorists should use caution. Work will begin 10/14/19 through 11/15/19 between 9 AM and 3 PM. |
MARION COUNTY SR-156 over Running Water Creek (LM 25.58) bridge rehabilitation: Both lanes of traffic on SR-156 are now open. Deactivated traffic light will be removed this week. Contractor will at times reduce traffic to one lane controlled by a flagging operation for texture coating activities. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
MARION COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) resurfacing from Ladds Cove Road (LM 1.5) to west of Nelson Lane (LM 10.9): Project is underway, when contractor is present road will be reduced to one lane controlled by flagging. Please use caution when traveling through the area. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
MARION COUNTY SR-2 (US-64, US-72, US-41) emergency slope stabilization between LM 25.20 and LM 26.40: Work continues on this project. This project consists of slope stabilization. Contractor will continue to maintain one travel lane open to traffic with the restrictions of all Wide Loads. At this time traffic signals are installed and will remain in place until project is complete. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
WARREN COUNTY SR-288 construction of a concrete bulb-tee beam bridge over Collins River (LM 4.97), including grading, drainage and paving: The bridge is currently reduced to one 10.5-foot lane to allow the contractor to construct the new bridge. While the bridge is down to one lane, traffic will be maintained and controlled by a temporary signal. Motorists should expect periodic delays and use caution in the work zone. RESTRICTIONS: 10.5-foot max width Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
DISTRICT 29 |
BRADLEY AND MCMINN COUNTY SR-312 (Bradley Co.) misc. safety improvements from the Hamilton Co. Line (LM 0.00) to Quill Dr. (LM 5.27); US-11 (SR-2) (McMinn Co.) misc. safety improvements from Sanford Rd. (LM 4.05) to Chapel Rd. (LM 12.32): During this reporting period the contractor may have intermittent right lane closures on US-11 (SR-2) SB near LM 8.0 between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM for the installation of new school zone signing. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: The following lane closures will occur Sunday through Thursday between 9 PM and 6 AM: double left or right lane closures I-24 EB MM 184.5, double/single left or right lane closure 75 NB MM 0 at state line, single left or right lane closure 75 SB MM 2, and single left lane NB and SB on Spring Creek Rd. Traffic pacing will also occur throughout this same time period starting at following locations: I-24 EB MM 181, I-75 NB MM 0 state line, and I-75 SB MM 3. These traffic interruptions will take place to accommodate preparations for phase 1 traffic shifts. 24 EB and 75 SB traffic shifts will be implemented. Additionally, shoulders may be closed at various locations between 9 AM and 3 PM for access to the median and roadside areas. The SPEED LIMIT has been reduced to 45 MPH throughout the interchange. Phase 1 traffic control for Spring Creek Road is planned for the night of 10/13/19; where the lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Traffic will be shifted to the southbound side of Spring Creek Road. |
HAMILTON COUNTY US-27 (I-124) widening from I-24/US-27 interchange to north of the Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River, including widening the Olgiati Bridge: Work on this project continues with activities occurring on the west side of southbound US-27. Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the area along the access ramps for eastbound and westbound M. L. King Boulevard. The speed limit for the access ramp is 35 MPH. In addition, the southbound ramp from W. Main St.to southbound US-27 has been temporarily closed and will remain so until further notice. Detours are posted. Motorists should pay close attention to the detour signage posted. The speed limit on US-27 in the construction zone remains 45 MPH. Weather permitting; the contractor may implement temporary lane/shoulder closures on weeknights between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM. At least one lane will remain open in each direction on US-27. Thursday night 10/10/2019 – 7PM to 6AM A temporary double right lane closure will be in place for southbound US-27 from Dayton Blvd. on ramp to the Olgiati Bridge for reworking the Manufacturers Rd. southbound on ramp to US-27. The Manufacturers Rd. southbound on ramp will be shifted to the right lane at the Olgiati Bridge but will maintain an acceleration lane. During the evening the Manufacturers Rd. southbound on ramp will be temporarily held for grinding and striping operations. RESTRICTIONS: I-124 (US-27)Northbound Exit 1C 4th St Off Ramp: No oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27)Southbound Exit 1C 4th St Of Ramp: On oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1A-B Martin Luther King Blvd. Off Ramp: No oversized/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound On Ramps from Martin Luther King Blvd.: No oversized/over dimensional loads |
HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Bridge Maintenance on SR-312 (MAHAN GAP RD.) both directions from LM 15.71 to LM 15.71: TDOT Bridge Maintenance forces will be repairing the bridge approaches on Mahan Gap Road, (SR-312 at LM 15.71), over Long Savannah Creek. Work will begin on Monday, October 14 through Wednesday, October 16 from 9 AM to 2:30 PM. One lane will be closed with flagging operation in place. |
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-153 (STATE HWY. 153) both directions from LM 8 to LM 12.40: Temporary lane closures for utility work on SR-153 between Gadd Road and Cassie Lane. Signage and flaggers will be present during this work. Motorists should use caution. Work will begin 10/10/19 through 10/23/19 between 9 AM and 2 PM. |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-111 Repair of bridge over SR-29 (US-27): During this report period, the contractor will have one lane closed in each direction of SR-111 while performing bridge repairs. The contractor will also be closing one lane in each direction on SR-29 as it passes under SR-111. One lane in each direction shall remain open at all times. Tennessee Highway Patrol will be present to assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is October 2019. |
HAMILTON COUNTY cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on SR-2 (US-64, US-11), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on SR-8 (US-127), and the Bachman Tubes on SR-8 (US-76, US-41): The McCallie tunnels will be cleaned Wed,10/16 (8 PM - 6 AM) under a flagging operation, allowing only one-way traffic alternately. Additionally, the Stringers Ridge tunnel will be cleaned later that night using a signed detour. Estimated project completion date is June 2020. |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-153 resurfacing from north of Shallowford Road (LM 2.6) to north of SR-58 (LM 4.8), including bridge deck repair: Construction operations will continue Sunday through Thursday during this reporting period. All work will happen between 8 PM to 6 AM and could involve double lane closures in either the NB or SB direction. At least one lane will remain open in each direction during the construction activity. Additionally, weekend lane closures will be set up on Friday, 10/11 (8 PM) and remain until Monday 10/14 (6 AM) to support bridge repair activity. TDOT contract crews will be performing work on the SR-153 bridge over SR-58/SR-17 this weekend. The work will consist of bridge deck repair, joint replacement and installation of high friction surface treatment. The work will begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, October 11, 2019 and end by 6:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, October 14, 2019. The contractor will begin work by closing the two inner lanes in both directions on the SR-153 bridge over SR-58/SR-17. Once all materials have set properly on the two inner lanes, the contractor will reopen them to traffic and begin work on the two outer lanes in both directions. This portion of the work may require the closure of the exit ramps to SR-58/SR-17. If so, detours will be posted. As soon as all the materials have set properly on the two outer lanes, all lanes and ramps will be reopened to traffic. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 resurfacing from the Georgia State line (LM 0) to SR-17 (LM 2.2): Beginning Sunday, 10/13 the Ochs Hwy (SR 58) will be closed to traffic and a signed detour will be provided. This detour will be in place from 8 PM to 6 AM Sunday - Thursday. At 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2019, TDOT contract crews will begin a nighttime resurfacing project on a 2.17-mile section of SR-58/Ochs Highway from the Georgia State Line to SR 17/St. Elmo Avenue. Work on this project will take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Sundays through Thursdays. During resurfacing activities, Ochs Highway will be closed to traffic and a signed detour using SR 148/Scenic Highway will be in place. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
MCMINN COUNTY SR-30, grading, drainage and paving on SR-30 from Jackson Street to east of Knight Road in Athens: Traffic along SR-30 is in its phase two configuration with all traffic on the former eastbound side, providing one lane in each direction plus turning lanes at critical intersections and businesses. The intersection of SR-39/SR-30 has changed to a different configuration. The traveling public should be alert Estimated project completion date is April 2020. |
MCMINN COUNTY SR-39 resurfacing from South Jackson Street (LM 9.4) to east of Old Athens Englewood Road (LM 12.3): During this reporting period, the contractor will have lane closures on SR39 from LM 9.4 to LM 12.3 between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM for resurfacing operations. Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce speed in the work zone. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
MEIGS COUNTY SR-58 Repair of bridge over Hiwassee River (LM 5.22): During this report period, the contractor will have roadway reduced to one lane controlled by temporary traffic signals. Additional flaggers will be on site as needed. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
POLK COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-30 both directions at LM 13.5: The road is currently reduced to one lane and controlled with temporary signals due to roadway settlement. Contractor has begun repair work on the slope failures. |
POLK COUNTY SR-30 resurfacing from west of Tellico Reliance Road (LM 8) to near Greasy Creek Road (LM 13.1): Work on this project is complete pending punchlist. The contractor may have intermittent lane closures on SR-30 between 8 AM and 5 PM to work on the punchlist. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
POLK COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) repair of bridges over North Potato Creek (LM 26.93): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on abutment repairs on the westbound bridge and expansion joint repairs on the eastbound bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction for the duration of this work. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone due to reduced lane widths. RESTRICTIONS: No loads wider than 12 ft. are allowed at LM 26.93 eastbound and westbound Estimated project completion date is April 2020. |
RHEA COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-68 (WASSOM MEMORIAL HIGHWAY) both directions at LM 5.5: The roadway is reduced to one lane and signalized 24/7 due to roadway settlement. Slope repair contractor plans to mobilize to begin work on 10/09/19. |
RHEA COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) resurfacing from north of SR-60 (4.9) to Landes Way (6.5) including bridge repair : There will be night time lane closures paving operations along SR-29. Work will happen Sunday through Thursday (7 PM to 6 AM) during this reporting period. Additionally, starting Friday 10/11(7 PM) thru Monday, 10/14 (6 AM), there will be lane closure supporting bridge work. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
RHEA COUNTY SR-30 grading, drainage and paving from west of New Union Road/White Oak Road (LM 12.6) to Sky Drive (LM 12.9): During this report period, the contractor will be performing grading and drainage operations along SR-30 and New Union Rd. During the initial phase traffic will be maintained on SR-30, White Oak Dr. and New Union Rd. in its current pattern. Flaggers will be on-site to assist with heavy equipment entering & exiting existing roadways. Estimated project completion date is November 2019. |
REGION WIDE |
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. |
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. |
REGION 2 preventative and unscheduled maintenance of Chattanooga SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System: The contractor may have short term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform preventative or unscheduled maintenance to the local SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System. Work hours are 9 AM to 3:30 PM. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is February 2020. |
REGION 2 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 from 7 PM to 6 AM Sundays through Thursdays and daily 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. Estimated project completion date is June 2020. |
REGION 2 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 remain open to traffic at all times on the interstate during any work that is performed. Estimated project completion date is December 2019. |
REGION 2 sweeping and drain cleaning on various interstate and state routes: There will be sweeping activity (Sunday through Thursday, 8 PM to 6 AM) on regional interstates and selected state routes. This will be supported by a mobile lane closure operation Estimated project completion date is February 2020. |
REGION 2 the random on-call pavement marking and the retracing of pavement markings with spray thermoplastic on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor will be retracing existing pavement markings on the following routes in the following counties: SR-2 in Marion County, SR-135 in Putnam County, SR-15 in Franklin County, and SR-55 in Coffee County. This will result in temporary lane closures on each route. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone and pay attention to all construction signage. Estimated project completion date is June 2020. |
RESTRICTIONS |
FENTRESS AND OVERTON COUNTY - CNT154: Loads wider than 10' should seek alternate route. |
OVERTON COUNTY - CNT184: Loads wider than 14' should seek alternate route. |
OVERTON COUNTY - CNT243: No loads wider than 10 feet. |
WARREN COUNTY - CNQ270: 10.5-foot max width |
HAMILTON COUNTY - CNP230: I-124 (US-27)Northbound Exit 1C 4th St Off Ramp: No oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27)Southbound Exit 1C 4th St Of Ramp: On oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1A-B Martin Luther King Blvd. Off Ramp: No oversized/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound On Ramps from Martin Luther King Blvd.: No oversized/over dimensional loads |
POLK COUNTY - CNT062: No loads wider than 12 ft. are allowed at LM 26.93 eastbound and westbound |
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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