Weekly Road Construction Report

  • Thursday, June 4, 2020

Here is the weekly road construction report for Hamilton County:

I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Avenue bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, at North and South Terrace approaching the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, and on Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge. Single interior lane closures will occur on I-24 EB and WB between MM 182 and 184 to support demolition of the Belvoir Avenue Bridge on Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Additionally, there will be single lane closures in the north and south directions of Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge and at the intersections with North and South Terrace. These closures will occur on Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 8 a.m.-9 p.m., and on Sunday between 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Motorists should be aware of the Belvoir Avenue Bridge closure and detour that was put into place on April 20. There is a 45 MPH speed limit reduction throughout the project corridor on I-24. Estimated project completion date is August 2021. [Bell and Associates Construction, LP/Blevins/CMGC03] 

I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Watch for trucks entering and exiting project. Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 p.m.-6 a.m. at the following locations: I-75 NB MM 1, I-75 SB MM 3 and I-24 EB MM 184.0. Traffic pacing may occur throughout interchange Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Additionally, there may intermittent shoulder closures at various locations for access to the median and roadside areas. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH throughout the interchange. [C.W. Matthews Contracting Company, Inc./Blevins/DB1801] 

US-27 (I-124) widening from I-24/US-27 interchange to north of the Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River, including widening the Olgiati Bridge: Work on this project continues with activities occurring in the median of US-27. Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the activity area. Additionally, the southbound ramp from W. Main Street to southbound US-27 has been temporarily closed and will remain so until further notice. Detours are posted. Motorists should pay close attention to the detour signage posted. The speed limit on US-27 in the construction zone remains 45 MPH. Weather permitting, the contractor may implement temporary lane/shoulder closures on weeknights between the hours of 7 p.m.-6 a.m. At least one lane will remain open in each direction on US-27. On Thursday, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., a temporary ramp closure will be in place for the US-27 northbound on ramp from 4th Street for pouring light pole foundations. During this ramp closure, US-27 northbound traffic will be detoured 4th Street / Chestnut / Martin Luther King Blvd / US27 Northbound Ramp. On Wednesday, from 7 p.m.-6 a.m., a temporary lane closures will be in place for US-27 northbound from I-24 to Martin Luther King Blvd. for shifting traffic at the northbound railroad bridge for repairs. During this closure no ramp traffic will be affected. THP will assist with this lane closure. RESTRICTIONS: I-124 (US-27)Northbound Exit 1C 4th St. Off Ramp: No oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27)Southbound Exit 1C 4th St Of Ramp: No oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1-B Martin Luther King Blvd. Off Ramp: No oversized/over dimensional loads; Martin Luther King Blvd. between Chestnut St. and Gateway Ave.: No oversized/over dimensional loads. [Dement Construction Company, LLC/Micka/CNP230] 

TDOT Maintenance on SR-111 (State Highway 111) northbound at LM 1.7: During this reporting period, traffic will be reduced to lane of traffic in the northbound direction. 

Utility Work on SR-2 (E. 23RD ST.) both directions from LM 8.59 to LM 9.29: Shoulder and single lane closure between Gifford Street and Tinsley Place. Signage and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. from Thursday through June 19. 

Utility Work on SR-2 (Lee Highway) both directions from LM 15.99 to LM 17.26: Nighttime lane closures between Van Ness Road and Dupre Road. Signage, barrels, and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 p.m.-5 a.m. from June 2-11.

Utility Work on SR-2 (Lee Highway) northbound from LM 18.53 to LM 18.66: Nighttime lane closure between Shallowford Road and McCutcheon Road. Signage, flaggers, and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 10 p.m.-4 a.m. through Wednesday.

Utility Work on SR-27 (Market Street) southbound from LM 4.54 to LM 4.54: Sidewalk and lane closures between W. 14th Street and Station Street along Market Street. Signage and barricades will be present. Pedestrians should be aware of the sidewalk detour. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. from through Wednesday. 

Utility Work on SR-320 (E. Brainerd Road) westbound from LM 2.74 to LM 3.47: Nighttime lane closures on E. Brainerd Road between Gunbarrel Road and Mackey Avenue. Signage, barrels, and flaggers will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 p.m.-5 a.m. from Monday through June 19.

Utility Work on SR-8 (W. Main Street) eastbound from LM 8.26 to LM 7.3: Mobile lane closures along W. Main Street from Cowart Street to Central Avenue as crews transition work zone. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Aug. 1.

SR-29 (US-27) repair of the bridge over Big Soddy Creek (LM 20.6):  During this report period the contractor will have traffic restricted with one lane of SR29 south-bound closed over Big Soddy Creek. Additionally, one lane of SR111 southbound will be closed as it approaches the SR29 junction. This work is expected to be completed by 05/31/2021. Estimated project completion date is May 2021. [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU046] 

SR-2 (US-64, US-11) improvement of the intersection at Edgmon Road in Collegedale (LM 22.7), including grading, drainage and paving: During this report period, the contractor will be performing clearing and grubbing operation along SR-2, WB travel lane. Roadway will be reduced to one lane using a flagging operation to accommodate the clearing and grubbing operation. Extra care should be taken while trucks and equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Estimated project completion date is May 2021. [Talley Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU012] 

SR-317 (Apison Pike) improvement project from SR-321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road) to east of Layton Lane: A short detour will be required on Tallant Road near Asher Lane and Asher Village Drive to install two sewer lines across Tallant Road Random flagging will occur to allow for equipment and materials delivery. Estimated project completion date is June 2025. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336] 

SR-8 (US-127/Signal Mountain Boulevard) both directions from Space House to bottom of mountain: Due to the road being washed out, traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction at this location. [GeoStabilization International, LLC /Maintenance/MAINT] 


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