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): Work continues 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.
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. The contractor may have an EB right lane closure on East Brainerd Road from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for concrete paving. 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.
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. 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 has installed temporary paving for a detour. They have 300 ft. of pipe remaining to install, and they are performing grade work on the north side of the project in preparation for permanent paving. 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.