Even as the holidays draw closer, crews from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and their contractors are still hard at work building, improving and repairing the roadways we all use.
Here are the projects you may come across this week:
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2: Nightly Lane closures will occur on this project, 9 PM to 6 AM, on I-75 North and South between Exit 1 (East Ridge) and Exit 3A (East Brainerd Road/ SR-320) and on I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road, MM182 to MM185, for various construction activities. Uniformed police officers will be present in these work zones to assist with traffic management and to enforce traffic laws. (Note: The contractor currently plans to have lane closures Wednesday (12/11) and Thursday (12/12) night on I-24 East for roadway repairs (covers on catchbasins) and nightly closures Sunday (12/15) through Thursday (12/19) to refresh/replace pavement markings on I-75 South.) It may also be necessary to do short duration (15 to 30 minutes) rolling roadblocks during the day or night for patching potholes, clearing debris or to repair guardrail, attenuators, etc. Portions of the left lane on North and South Terrace between Belvoir Avenue and Spring Creek Road will be closed for removal of the previously used continuous-flow detour, installation of drainage structures, sanitary sewers, retaining and noise wall construction. Removal, restoration, and replacement of the traffic control for the continuous-flow detour is weather dependent. Crews are concentrating on restoring the Belvoir Avenue area first and then will move to work on Spring Creek Road. Also, temporary daily closures of the left and center lanes on North Terrace between Belvoir Avenue and Germantown Road will occur between 9 AM and 3 PM for sanitary sewer work. All work is weather permitting. The entrance and exit ramps to I-24 between Belvoir Avenue and Moore Road are currently closed. RESTRICTIONS: I-24 Ramps between Belvoir Ave. and S. Moore Road are closed.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 0 to LM 0.74: Flagging operations on Lee Hwy (0E479) from near the entryway for McKay's to the end of Lee Hwy at General Shale Brick & Building Materials. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/18/24 through 12/19/24 from 9 am - 2 pm, with a rain date of 12/20/24.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 20 to LM 21: Flagging operations on SR-2 (Lee Hwy) from Walker Road to Yerbey Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks signage, flaggers, and barrel/cones will be present. 12/16/24 through 12/17/24 from 9 am to 2 pm, with a rain date of 12/18/24.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 15 to LM 16: Eastbound shoulder and lane closure on SR-2 (Lee Hwy) between Jubilee Drive/SR-320 and Aiken Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/12/24 from 9 am - 2 pm.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 (HWY. 58) Utility Work westbound from LM 4 to LM 5: Westbound shoulder and lane closure on SR-58 between Oak Hill Drive and Murray Hills Dive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/16/24 to 12/20/24 from 9 am - 2 pm.
HAMILTON COUNTY I-124 (US-27) from I-24 Interchange to South of the Tennessee River Bridge: Daily lane closures are possible between 9 AM and 3:30 PM as the contractor work along the ramps and 4th Street. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at the Hamilton Place Mall interchange: The SR-153 southbound ramp to I-75 northbound has been reduced to one lane. Traffic shifts have been implemented on I-75 northbound, Shallowford Road entrance ramps, and Shallowford Road exit ramps. There will be a potential lane closure on I-75 SB from 8 PM to 6 AM on 11/04/2024. The speed limit has been reduced on I-75 throughout the project limits. Nightly lane closures are permitted 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should use caution, paying attention to construction signage and watching for construction vehicles and personnel.
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. There will be one lane closed in each direction for this work.
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 bridge and grading work. The flagging operations will be performed on 12/12/24, 12/13/24, 12/16/24, 12/17/24, and 12/18/24 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 bridge work, delivery of materials and equipment.
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 for cleaning. There will be signs directing traffic to go for the detour around the closure.
BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 at Paul Huff Parkway Interchange modifications: During this reporting period, the contractor will continue work on permanent signs. Intermittent flagging operations and temporary lane closures may be necessary. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
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 continue grading work and install new curb & gutter. Asphalt paving will continue. Intermittent flagging operations will take place throughout the project during various work activities. 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.
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-311 resurfacing from SR-60 (LM 5) to SR-74 (LM 6.1): During this reporting period, the contractor will continue punch-list work on SR-311. Intermittent flagging operations may be necessary around the work area. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) resurfacing from SR-2 (US-11, US-64, LM 0.0) to near McKamy Street (LM 1.2): During this reporting period, the contractor is scheduled to continue punch-list work on SR-40. Intermittent lane closures and flagging operations will be necessary during this work.
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-74 resurfacing from SR-311 (LM 12.7) to SR-40 (US-64, LM 13.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will continue punch-list work on SR-74. Intermittent flagging operations may be necessary around the work area. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road: The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3 and will leave both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down and use caution when driving through the work zone.
MCMINN COUNTY I-75 Utility Work both directions from MM 52 to MM 59.8: THP assisted rolling roadblock on I-75 beginning northbound in McMinn County at MM 52 (LM 17.41) SR-305 (John J Duncan Parkway and beginning southbound in Monroe County at MM 62 (LM 2.80) Oakland Road. Message boards, signage, and law enforcement vehicles will be present along I-75 and ramps. Motorists should be prepared to stop and expect delays. 12/15/24 from 6 am to 7 am, with a rain date of 01/05/25.
MCMINN COUNTY SR-39 construction of a bridge over Middle Creek (LM 13.4): During this reporting period, the Northbound and Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by traffic signals. County road 567 will be closed to traffic (LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY) and detoured to SR039. This closure is necessary to perform the bridge replacement. The lane restriction will remain in place until the bridge replacement is completed.
MCMINN COUNTY SR-39 emergency sinkhole repairs at two locations near LM 4.2: During this reporting period the contractor will continue roadway repair work on SR-39. SR-39 will remain closed near LM 4.20 for the duration of this project.
POLK COUNTY SR-68 construction of bridge over Brush Creek (LM 16.4): During this update period, the contractor will continue fine grading and bridge construction on the East side of SR-68. Asphalt paving is also expected to begin. A temporary traffic signal system is active on SR-68 near LM 16.4. The northbound lane of SR-68 will be closed in the area controlled by the temporary traffic signal system. Additional flagging of traffic may be necessary during asphalt paving. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
RHEA COUNTY SR-30 repair of bridge over Tennessee River: The repair of the bridge on S.R. 30 over the Tennessee River (L.M. 17.28): The contractor will be making repairs under the Tennessee River Bridge and have no impact to roadway users. Watercraft users should use caution when accessing the TWRA boating ramp under the bridge in Rhea County. The contractor will have equipment and materials in the area of the access road for the boating ramp.
Here are the projects you may come across this week:
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2: Nightly Lane closures will occur on this project, 9 PM to 6 AM, on I-75 North and South between Exit 1 (East Ridge) and Exit 3A (East Brainerd Road/ SR-320) and on I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road, MM182 to MM185, for various construction activities. Uniformed police officers will be present in these work zones to assist with traffic management and to enforce traffic laws. (Note: The contractor currently plans to have lane closures Wednesday (12/11) and Thursday (12/12) night on I-24 East for roadway repairs (covers on catchbasins) and nightly closures Sunday (12/15) through Thursday (12/19) to refresh/replace pavement markings on I-75 South.) It may also be necessary to do short duration (15 to 30 minutes) rolling roadblocks during the day or night for patching potholes, clearing debris or to repair guardrail, attenuators, etc. Portions of the left lane on North and South Terrace between Belvoir Avenue and Spring Creek Road will be closed for removal of the previously used continuous-flow detour, installation of drainage structures, sanitary sewers, retaining and noise wall construction. Removal, restoration, and replacement of the traffic control for the continuous-flow detour is weather dependent. Crews are concentrating on restoring the Belvoir Avenue area first and then will move to work on Spring Creek Road. Also, temporary daily closures of the left and center lanes on North Terrace between Belvoir Avenue and Germantown Road will occur between 9 AM and 3 PM for sanitary sewer work. All work is weather permitting. The entrance and exit ramps to I-24 between Belvoir Avenue and Moore Road are currently closed. RESTRICTIONS: I-24 Ramps between Belvoir Ave. and S. Moore Road are closed.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 0 to LM 0.74: Flagging operations on Lee Hwy (0E479) from near the entryway for McKay's to the end of Lee Hwy at General Shale Brick & Building Materials. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/18/24 through 12/19/24 from 9 am - 2 pm, with a rain date of 12/20/24.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 20 to LM 21: Flagging operations on SR-2 (Lee Hwy) from Walker Road to Yerbey Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks signage, flaggers, and barrel/cones will be present. 12/16/24 through 12/17/24 from 9 am to 2 pm, with a rain date of 12/18/24.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 15 to LM 16: Eastbound shoulder and lane closure on SR-2 (Lee Hwy) between Jubilee Drive/SR-320 and Aiken Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/12/24 from 9 am - 2 pm.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 (HWY. 58) Utility Work westbound from LM 4 to LM 5: Westbound shoulder and lane closure on SR-58 between Oak Hill Drive and Murray Hills Dive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/16/24 to 12/20/24 from 9 am - 2 pm.
HAMILTON COUNTY I-124 (US-27) from I-24 Interchange to South of the Tennessee River Bridge: Daily lane closures are possible between 9 AM and 3:30 PM as the contractor work along the ramps and 4th Street. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at the Hamilton Place Mall interchange: The SR-153 southbound ramp to I-75 northbound has been reduced to one lane. Traffic shifts have been implemented on I-75 northbound, Shallowford Road entrance ramps, and Shallowford Road exit ramps. There will be a potential lane closure on I-75 SB from 8 PM to 6 AM on 11/04/2024. The speed limit has been reduced on I-75 throughout the project limits. Nightly lane closures are permitted 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should use caution, paying attention to construction signage and watching for construction vehicles and personnel.
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. There will be one lane closed in each direction for this work.
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 bridge and grading work. The flagging operations will be performed on 12/12/24, 12/13/24, 12/16/24, 12/17/24, and 12/18/24 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 bridge work, delivery of materials and equipment.
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 for cleaning. There will be signs directing traffic to go for the detour around the closure.
BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 at Paul Huff Parkway Interchange modifications: During this reporting period, the contractor will continue work on permanent signs. Intermittent flagging operations and temporary lane closures may be necessary. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
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 continue grading work and install new curb & gutter. Asphalt paving will continue. Intermittent flagging operations will take place throughout the project during various work activities. 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.
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-311 resurfacing from SR-60 (LM 5) to SR-74 (LM 6.1): During this reporting period, the contractor will continue punch-list work on SR-311. Intermittent flagging operations may be necessary around the work area. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) resurfacing from SR-2 (US-11, US-64, LM 0.0) to near McKamy Street (LM 1.2): During this reporting period, the contractor is scheduled to continue punch-list work on SR-40. Intermittent lane closures and flagging operations will be necessary during this work.
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-74 resurfacing from SR-311 (LM 12.7) to SR-40 (US-64, LM 13.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will continue punch-list work on SR-74. Intermittent flagging operations may be necessary around the work area. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road: The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3 and will leave both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down and use caution when driving through the work zone.
MCMINN COUNTY I-75 Utility Work both directions from MM 52 to MM 59.8: THP assisted rolling roadblock on I-75 beginning northbound in McMinn County at MM 52 (LM 17.41) SR-305 (John J Duncan Parkway and beginning southbound in Monroe County at MM 62 (LM 2.80) Oakland Road. Message boards, signage, and law enforcement vehicles will be present along I-75 and ramps. Motorists should be prepared to stop and expect delays. 12/15/24 from 6 am to 7 am, with a rain date of 01/05/25.
MCMINN COUNTY SR-39 construction of a bridge over Middle Creek (LM 13.4): During this reporting period, the Northbound and Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by traffic signals. County road 567 will be closed to traffic (LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY) and detoured to SR039. This closure is necessary to perform the bridge replacement. The lane restriction will remain in place until the bridge replacement is completed.
MCMINN COUNTY SR-39 emergency sinkhole repairs at two locations near LM 4.2: During this reporting period the contractor will continue roadway repair work on SR-39. SR-39 will remain closed near LM 4.20 for the duration of this project.
POLK COUNTY SR-68 construction of bridge over Brush Creek (LM 16.4): During this update period, the contractor will continue fine grading and bridge construction on the East side of SR-68. Asphalt paving is also expected to begin. A temporary traffic signal system is active on SR-68 near LM 16.4. The northbound lane of SR-68 will be closed in the area controlled by the temporary traffic signal system. Additional flagging of traffic may be necessary during asphalt paving. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
RHEA COUNTY SR-30 repair of bridge over Tennessee River: The repair of the bridge on S.R. 30 over the Tennessee River (L.M. 17.28): The contractor will be making repairs under the Tennessee River Bridge and have no impact to roadway users. Watercraft users should use caution when accessing the TWRA boating ramp under the bridge in Rhea County. The contractor will have equipment and materials in the area of the access road for the boating ramp.
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