Here is the weekly road construction report for Hamilton County:
Installation of a Closed Circuit Camera System on various Interstate and State Routes in Chattanooga The contractor will be working throughout the Chattanooga area on various interstate and state routes installing a closed circuit television system for the monitoring of traffic. There are no lane closures scheduled at this time. Motorists should use caution and be alert for changing traffic conditions. Estimated completion date is February 2007. (MasTec North America, Inc. /LF)
SR-8 (Market Street) Bridge Renovation and Rehabilitation over the Tennessee River and Riverfront Parkway The bridge on this project has been closed to traffic to undergo major repairs. Detours are posted and traffic is encouraged to use either the Olgiati Bridge (SR 29/US 27) or the Veterans Bridge (Georgia Avenue/Barton Avenue) as alternate routes. Some traffic delays can be expected, but should be short in duration. Estimated completion date is September 2007. (Mountain States Contractors, LLC/CG)
Shallowford Road Widening Project, From West of Mark Lane to West of Center Street Work on this project is underway. Lane closures will be scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the week. The contractor is currently moving water lines, gas lines, and relocating utilities. Motorists who must travel through this area are asked to be patient and to stay alert for changing traffic conditions. Estimated completion date is November 2007. (Greenstar, LLC/LF)
Ashland Terrace Widening Project, From Knollwood Drive to West of Norcross Road Work on this project has begun. Currently the contractor is clearing in preparation for future utility relocation. There may be very short delays as equipment moves in and out of traffic. Motorists should use caution and be alert to changing traffic conditions. Estimated completion date is December 2008. (Talley Construction Co., Inc./CG)