Here is the weekly road construction report for Hamilton County:
U.S. 27 (SR-29) reconstruction project from Manufacturers Road (Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River) to U.S. 127 (SR-8, Signal Mountain Road/Boulevard): Weather permitting, the contractor may have lane closures throughout the project area on weeknights to perform road work. They will also be working on retaining walls and bridges throughout the project area. 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 February.
Construction of a State Industrial Access route serving Volkswagen Group of America, including grading, drainage and paving: Work on this project continues. The contractor is in the process of working on road and drainage, along with environmental measures. Traffic will not be impacted at this time so no lane closures are needed. Estimated project completion date is September.
SR-148 resurfacing from the Georgia State Line (LM 0.00) to U.S. 11 (U.S. 64, U.S. 72, SR-2) (LM 3.99); SR-138 resurfacing from U.S. 11 (U.S. 41, U.S. 64, U.S. 72, SR-2) (LM 0.00) to SR 148 (LM 1.05): Work on this project is scheduled to begin on Monday. The contractor will be working on the installation of guardrail, milling and paving operations. The scheduled work hours are from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated completion date is November.