Here is the weekly road construction report for Hamilton County:
I-24 and I-75 resurfacing project: I-24 resurfacing from west of Spring Creek Rd. (MM 185) to I-75 (MM 185.7); I-75 resurfacing from the Georgia State Line (MM 0.00) to south of Chickamauga Creek (MM 1.91): During this report period, the contractor will begin work on this project. Any work requiring lane closures is limited to Sunday through Thursday nights between 9 p.m.-6 a.m. THP will be present to assist with traffic control on the project as necessary. Estimated project completion is June 2013.
I-75 North at Exit 3A miscellaneous safety improvements at the northbound off ramp to SR-320 (East Brainerd Rd. ): Work continues on this project. During this report period, the contractor will be installing cables for the traffic signal. The contractor will also have a daytime eastbound right lane closure on E. Brainerd Road from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in order to dig out the shoulder and replace the concrete. Flaggers will be on site to help with traffic control. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times. Estimated project completion date is May 2013.
U.S. 27 (SR-29) reconstruction project from Manufacturers Road (Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River) to U.S. 127 (SR-8, Signal Mountain Boulevard): Weather permitting, the contractor will have lane closures throughout the project area on weeknights from 7 p.m.-6 a.m. to perform road work. They will also be working on retaining walls and bridges throughout the project area. The Manufacturers Road entrance ramp onto US-27 North has been closed until spring 2013 to allow for construction of several retaining walls and portions of new bridges. Detours are posted. The Manning Street entrance ramp to U.S. 27 North and the Manning Street and Whitehall Road exit ramps from U.S. 27 North have been permanently closed. All work is weather permitting. Should inclement weather prevent work from being performed, it will be rescheduled to take place at the earliest possible time. During nighttime work, at least one lane will remain open in each direction. THP will assist with traffic control on the project as necessary. Estimated project completion date is December 2014.
Shallowford Road widening project from Gunbarrel Road to Jenkins Road, including grading drainage, and paving: The contractor will be laying pipe across the roadway at several locations. This work will be performed during the day on weekdays only. Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is September 2013.