Here is the weekly road construction report for Hamilton County:
SR-319 Repair of the bridge over the Tennessee River and Riverpark Drive (LM 2.2): The contractor will be performing repair operations to the bridge that will require lane closures in both directions. Extra caution should be observed of trucks entering and exiting the work-zone. Through Saturday, the inside lanes will be closed while the contractor completes asphalt repair. Additional flaggers will be present as needed. Estimated project completion date is April 2021. [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU205]
The tunnel cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on US-11(US-64, SR-2), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on US-127(SR-8), and the Bachman Tubes on US-41 (US-76, S.R.8): On Wednesday, from 8 p.m.-6 a.m., there will be a tunnel cleaning operation at the McCallie tunnels. This will be supported by a flagging operation, allowing alternate one-way movement through the tunnels. Later that night the Stringers Ridge tunnel will be cleaned under a detour traffic operation. Estimated project completion date is June 2021. [Diamond Specialized, Inc./Micka/CNU182]
I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. 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. Alternating single and double lane closures will be required on I-24 EB and WB on Thursday and between Sunday through 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 adn Friday and between Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m.-6 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should be aware of the Belvoir Avenue Bridge closure and detour that was put into place on April 20, and the new traffic pattern at Exit 183 on the ramp leading to the intersection of South Terrace and Germantown Road on Monday. 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-24 Resurfacing from the Georgia State line to near the ramp to SR-2 (US-41, US-64, US-11, Cummings Hwy): There will continue to be a paving operation on I-24 EB/WB involving lane closures as follows: Sunday - Thursday (8 p.m.-6 a.m.). This project is continuous from MM 171 at the Georgia line through MM 178, just west of the US-27 split. Expect significant queueing of traffic. Manned attenuator trucks, variable speed limit signs, and two officers will be assisting in this operation. Estimated project completion date is October. [Talley Construction Company, Inc./Micka/CNT374]
I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Watch for trucks entering and exiting project. 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. I-75 NB to I-24 WB split has been moved back 1500 feet from its previous location. Welcome Center traffic intending to use I-24 WB now, will have to detour on I-75 NB to Exit 3. Detailed detour information will be available at the Welcome Center. 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 and shoulders of US-27. Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work area. 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. Currently, EXIT 1C from northbound US-27 to 4th St. has been closed and is scheduled to reopen on Sept. 15. Motorists should use alternate posted detours at EXITS 1A and 1B from US-27 northbound, to 4th Street. On Thursday from 7 p.m.-6 a.m., a temporary right lane closure will be in place for northbound US-27 from Martin Luther King Boulevard to the Olgiati Bridge for tying in storm drainage pipe. No ramps will be affected by this closure. On Wednesday, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., temporary lane closures will be in place for Southbound US-27 from the Olgiati Bridge to I-24 for milling and leveling of the asphalt. A state trooper has been requested for both operations. RESTRICTIONS: 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-321 (Main Street) both directions from LM 5.58 to LM 7.08: On Friday of this reporting period, there will be flaggers out on SR321 (Main Street) from 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
TDOT Maintenance on SR-58 (Highway 58) eastbound from LM 8.31 to LM 8.55: The contractor will be closing either lane of SR-58 eastbound to perform grinding and striping operations. One lane will always remain open. Extra caution should be observed as vehicles enter and exit the project site.
TDOT Maintenance on SR-58 (Tennessee Avenue) in both directions from LM 2.17 to LM 4.55: On Friday of this reporting period from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. there will be flaggers present with one lane closed as work is being performed in this area.
Utility Work on SR-2 (Broad Street) southbound at LM 6.98: Shoulder and single lane closures between W. 24th Street and W. 27th Street. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Aug. 31.
Utility Work on SR-319 (Hixson Pike) northbound at LM 14.73: Shoulder and single lane closures between Heron Cove Lane and Freedom Bay Drive. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Aug. 31.
Utility Work on SR-319 (Hixson Pike) northbound at LM 7.98: Shoulder and single lane closures between Brookaire Road and Destiny Drive. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Aug. 31.
Utility Work on SR-320 (E. Brainerd Road) in both directions from LM 3.29 to LM 5.77: Lane closure between Kinsey Drive and Jenkins Road with flaggers, signage, barrels and/or cones. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. This is a nighttime lane closure between 9 p.m.-5 a.m. starting Monday through Aug. 31.
Utility Work on SR-320 (E. Brainerd Road) westbound from LM 4.5 to LM 5.6: Lane closure between Morris Lane and near Banks Rd with flaggers, signage, barrels and/or cones. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. estimated completion Aug. 31.
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 SR-29 southbound closed over Big Soddy Creek. Additionally, one lane of SR-111 southbound will be closed as it approaches the SR-29 junction. 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 grading, drainage and paving. Extra care should be taken while trucks and heavy equipment are 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: Lane closures and flagging operations will be required on SR-317, Apison Pike, to install power poles and transfer lines. The flagging operations will be performed on Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Closures will last about two hours per location. There will also be very short lane closures for blasting that will last five minutes or less. The contractor will have intermittent flagging operations during daytime non-peak hours for utility work, delivery of materials and equipment. Estimated project completion date is June 2025. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336]