Here is the weekly road construction report for District 29:
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-60 widening from the 4-lane north of I-75 (LM 17.2) to SR-306 (LM19.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will have short term intermittent lane closures throughout the project for utility relocation and moving equipment as work continues on new roadway alignments and a new bridge over Candies Creek. Paving operations will result in increased short term lane closures during this reporting period. The speed limit in the work zone has been reduced to 35 mph. Motorists are advised to use caution in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.
[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Wagner/CNV130]
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): Williams Street is closed to all traffic at the I-24 underpass to support the installation of new storm drainage structures for the new frontage road. Traffic can still access the ramps to I-24 and US-27, but no through traffic will be allowed on Williams Street between West 21st Street and West 25th Street. Traffic will detour around the closure via West 21st Street and Broad Street. Detour signs are posted. The contractor will be working on new bridge construction, storm drainage structures, and utility relocation. Chestnut Street is closed at the I-24 underpass and will remain closed until the construction of bridge #2 is complete. Detour routes are posted. The US-27 N on-ramp at Williams St. has been closed and it will remain closed until the new alignment for this ramp is completed. There will be marked detour signs to use the Broad St. US-27 on-ramp. The contractor has opened up the new Broad St exit off I-24 and closed the existing exit to Broad St that is off the US27 S exit. Traffic from US27 S that needs to get to Broad St. will have to use the Williams St. exit. There will be detour signs to direct traffic off the Williams St. exit to Broad St. During this reporting period, the contractor will be having lane closures on the US27 South ramp onto I-24 East. On Sunday night, the contractor will have lane closures on the US27 South ramp onto I-24 East as the contractor works to close the right lane on the ramp and shift the 2 remaining lanes to the left onto the shoulder with temporary striping. On Monday night, the contractor will have lane closures at this location again to install barrier wall. If any of these days are rained out, the contractor will work on Tuesday night to finish the closing of the right lane on the US27 South ramp onto I-24 East. The US27 South ramp onto I-24 East will be down to 2 lanes with the Williams St. exit still open. This ramp will be this way for several months and traffic is advised to use caution in this area. From Monday morning, December 12th at 8:00 AM until Friday December 16th, weather permitting, the contractor will be closing Williams St. from 21st street to 25th Street. During this closure, the ramp onto I-24 will be closed also. The contractor plans to excavate Williams St. to grade and pave and then reopen to traffic. There will be detours posted for this closure.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNU011]
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2: Weather permitting, the contractor will implement lane closures at the following locations between the hours of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM starting 12/15/22 through 12/23/22: I-24 E – outside lane closure from MM 183 to MM 184 and a single lane closure on South Terrace from Anderson Avenue Intersection to the Marlboro Avenue intersection.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Maj Prj - Blevins/DB2101]
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 concrete repair from MM 6.6 to MM 12.8: During this reporting period, the contractor will be having lane closures in both directions on I-75 from 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM. During these lane closures, the contractor might have to temporarily close some of the ramps so that they can work in the area.
[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Curtis/CNW046]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-17 resurfacing from the Georgia state line (LM 0) to SR-2 (US-11, US-64, US-72, LM 2.2): During this reporting period, there will be lane closures during the day as the contractor starts to mill the roadway. There will be flaggers controlling traffic as this work is being performed. Drivers should to expect possible long delays as this work takes place.
[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNW213]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (US-11, US-64) McCallie Tunnel cleaning: The contractor will be cleaning this tunnel on Wednesday from 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM. As this work is being performed, there will be one lane closed in each direction.
[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNW197]
HAMILTON COUNTY 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, for utility work. The flagging operations will be performed on 12/15/22, 12/16/22, 12/19/22, 12/20/22 and 12/21/22 from 7 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM. Closures will last about 2 hours per location. The contractor will have intermittent flagging operations during daytime non-peak hours for utility work, delivery of materials and equipment. Nighttime flagging operations will be required on Spalding Drive on 12/19/22, 12/20/22 and 12/21/22 to allow for the setting of beams on Bridge 1 from 6 PM to 7 AM.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-317 (APISON PK.) Utility Work both directions from LM 6.62 to LM 5.45: Shoulder and single lane closures from I-75 to Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 12/15/22 through 12/20/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2022-781]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (AMNICOLA HWY.) Utility Work westbound at LM 1.42: Shoulder and single lane closures from the Railroad Bridge to Chattanooga State Campus Entrance. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels will be present, 11/28/22 through 12/21/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2022-556]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-321 (OOLTEWAH-RINGGOLD RD.) Utility Work both directions at LM 1.82: Shoulder and single lane closures from Standifer Gap Road to Haven Port Lane. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones/drums, and flaggers will be present, 12/19/22 through 12/21/22 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and 12/22/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2021-397]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (E. MAIN ST.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 5.94 to LM 6.38: Shoulder and single lane closures from S. Orchard Knob Ave and S. Watkins Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels will be present, 12/01/22 through 01/31/23 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2022-754]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (TAFT HWY.) Utility Work northbound at LM 19.43: Shoulder and single lane closures from Timesville Road and Chicory Place. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and cones/barrels will be present, 12/15/22 through 12/21/22 from 9 am - 3 pm. [2022-776]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-127) construction near Palisades Road (LM 15.2) to near Sunset Drive (LM 15.4): The contractor has closed the right lane going up Signal Mountain Road from LM 15 (about 1/2 Mi from Palisades Road) to past Sunset Drive. This closure will be in effect for several months during the duration of this project. Also, there will be several intermittent lane closures daily on SR8 (Signal Mountain Road) as the contractor works in this area.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNW001]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-127) Stringers Ridge Tunnel cleaning: On Wednesday of this reporting period from 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM, the tunnel will be closed as the contractor washes the tunnel. Detour signs will be in place.
[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNW197]
HAMILTON COUNTY The construction of an S.I.A. to VW: The contractor will be performing resurfacing operations starting 10/20/2022 throughout the intersection connecting the S.I.A. route, Ferdinand Piech Way, & Volkswagen Dr. The new 4-way signalized intersection will continue to operatorial & traffic has been shifted to the new alignment. Drivers should be cautious of the new traffic pattern and lane shifts in effect, including a lowered speed limit. Drivers should also be alert to the entrance and exit of construction vehicles & staff on and around the jobsite and connecting roadways. Flaggers may be onsite directing traffic.
[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU221]
MCMINN COUNTY SR-163 bridge repair over Chestuee Creek (LM 11.7): During this reporting period, the contractor will continue bridge repairs on the bridge over Chestuee Creek. Traffic on the bridge over Chestuee Creek on SR-163 at LM 11.74 will be reduced to a single lane controlled by a traffic signal. Maximum horizontal clearance will be limited to 11’. Wide load detour routes will be posted. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone. RESTRICTIONS: Horizontal clearance maximum 11’.
[Jamison Construction, LLC/Wagner/CNW282]
MCMINN COUNTY SR-163 resurfacing from near SR-2 (US-11 / LM 2.5) to west of County Road 750 (LM 8.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will have daily lane closures from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to perform roadway striping and guardrail repair. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNW112]
MCMINN COUNTY SR-2 (CONGRESS PKWY.) Utility Work westbound from LM 12.93 to LM 12.1: Mobile shoulder closure along SR-2 between the intersection of Congress Pkwy and Dennis Street and the intersection of Congress Pkwy and Rocky Mount Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 08/15/22 through 04/12/23 from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. [2022-019]
RHEA COUNTY SR-302 (OLD DIXIE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 0.01 to LM 2.5: Mobile shoulder and lane closures on SR-302 as crews transition work zones between SR-30 and Taylor Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage and flaggers will be present, 10/06/22 through 03/25/23 from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. [2022-643]