Weekly Road Construction Report

  • Thursday, May 19, 2022

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 be performing earthmoving operations and removal of structures. Crews will also be working on foundations for a new bridge over Candies Creek. Brief, intermittent lane closures are possible on SR-60 during daylight hours as this work occurs. Motorists should expect daily lane closures Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3:30 PM at Georgetown Rd (SR-60) and Villa Drive to support the installation of a new gas line. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone, watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control and for trucks entering/leaving the highway. Speed limit through work zone will be reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Wagner/CNV130]

 

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 at Exit 33 (SR-308, Lauderdale Highway) bridge work and ramp upgrades: There are lane shifts in both the Southbound and Northbound lanes from MM 31 to MM 33. The lanes will be reduced to two 11-foot lanes in both directions as work goes on this project. During this reporting period from 7PM-6 AM there will be 1 lane closed on I75 starting with the Northbound lanes and then the Southbound lanes.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNV124]

 

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-312 (Harrison Pike) emergency construction of a small drainage structure at LM 4.8: During this reporting period, the contractor will have intermittent lane and shoulder closures on SR-312 to place sod and guardrail. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNW083]

 

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 will still be able to 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. Signs will be 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 NB On-Ramp at William St. has been closed and it will be 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. On Friday night (May 20) from 9 PM-9 AM there will a lane closure on I24 Eastbound at the US27 Southbound Exit.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNU011]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 concrete repair from MM 6.6 to MM 12.8: During this reporting period, there will be lane closures on I75 from 9 PM-6 AM starting at MM 12.6 to MM 6.6. These lane closures will also be during the weekend, and they will be on the Northbound Direction. The contractor will start having weekend closures on I75 Southbound starting at MM12.6 to MM6.6 on May 20th starting at 9 PM and opening up no later than 6 AM Monday May 16th. During this weekend closure there will be 3 outside lanes closed, with 1 lane of traffic in lane #1(Inside Lane) and another lane of traffic using the shoulder as the contractor will be removing certain sections of the concrete roadway and then pouring it back. There will be 2 lanes of traffic opened during this operation this weekend During this operation, it is recommended that the motoring public find alternate routes in this area because there will be a possibility of long waits as this work is going on. This is the start of weekly weekend closures on this project that will be done for the next 2 months.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Curtis/CNW046]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 TDOT Bridge Maintenance westbound at MM 178.8: Region 2 Bridge Repair will be performing routine deck patching maintenance during the night on Tuesday, May 24th, on the WBL of I-24 at MM 180, beginning at 9 PM. Traffic will be affected with traffic control in place.

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-17 (GLASS ST.) Utility Work northbound at LM 6.3: Shoulder closure between Awtry Street and Campbell Street from 3/28/22 to 5/18/22 from 9 AM to 3 PM.

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (BROAD ST.) Utility Work northbound at LM 6.9: Shoulder and single lane closures between W. 26th Street and W 27th Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 05/19/22 through 05/25/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2022-292]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (CUMMINGS HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 0 to LM 1.18: Shoulder and single lane closures between Nichols Road and Cummings Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 05/24/22 through 05/27/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2022-144]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (E. 23RD ST.) Utility Work westbound from LM 8.85 to LM 8.84: Shoulder and single lane closures between Commerce Street and Gifford Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 05/02/22 through 05/25/22 from 9 am – 3 pm. [2020-557]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (W. 20TH ST.) Utility Work westbound from LM 7.7 to LM 7.6: Shoulder and single lane closures from Read Avenue to Emerson Drive and between W 19th Street and W. 20th Street along Market Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 05/16/22 through 05/25/22 from 9 am – 3 pm. [2022-231]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (TAFT HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 22.01 to LM 22.2: Shoulder and single lane closures between Fairmount Road and Dowler Lane. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/15/22 through 06/01/22 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2021-636]

 

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, to install power poles and transfer lines. The flagging operations will be performed on 05/19/22, 05/20/22, 05/23/22, 05/24/22, and 05/25/22 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. A portion of Tucker Road has been closed from Spalding Drive to 5400 Tucker Road to allow for grading and utility operations. Flagging will be required on Spalding Drive for utility and storm drainage installation.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (Amnicola Highway) bridge repair over SR-153: Contractor will be performing bridge repair operations on the Amnicola (SR-319) bridge over SR-153. During this project, SR-319 will have lane closures in place. During repair operations at least one lane of traffic shall remain open in both directions. Bridge repair over 153 will be performed between 6am & 6pm. Motorists are advised to use caution in this vicinity and remain aware of construction activities.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV053]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-41, US-76) Bachman Tubes cleaning: On Thursday Night of this reporting period, the contractor will be shutting down the tunnels from 8 PM-6 AM to clean it. There will be a signed detour for traffic to follow to get around the closure.

[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNV157]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY The construction of an S.I.A. to VW: The contractor will be performing operations at the intersection connecting the S.I.A. route, Ferdinand Piech Way, & Volkswagen Dr. The new 4-way signalized intersection has begun operation & traffic has been shifted to the new alignment. Ferdinand Piech Way will still be closed to through traffic. Traveling public should be cautious of the new traffic pattern in effect including a lowered speed limit. The traveling public should also be alert to the entrance and exit of construction vehicles & staff on and around the jobsite and the connecting roadways. Flaggers may be onsite directing traffic.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU221]

 

MCMINN COUNTY SR-310 bridge repair over Conasauga Creek (LM 4.4): During this reporting period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures on SR-310 between 8 AM and 5:30 PM to perform final cleanup and re-striping. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Southern Constructors, Inc./Wagner/CNV301]

 

MCMINN COUNTY SR-39 (Englewood Avenue) rail crossing at the CSX Railroad (LM 15.1) in Englewood: During this reporting period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures on SR-39 and US-411 (SR-33) between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM to install new traffic signal poles and mast arms. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Stansell Electric Company, Inc./Wagner/CNV071]

 

MEIGS COUNTY SR-304 repair of bridge over Big Sewee Creek (LM 4.8): Contractor will be performing bridge repair operations on the SR-304 bridge over Big Sewee Creek. During this project, SR-304 will have lane closures with 10ft width restrictions. A detour will be in place redirecting SR-304 truck traffic onto Watts Bar Hwy & SR-58. During repair operations, only one lane of traffic shall remain open for local traffic. A temporary traffic signal shall be in place to direct traffic thru the construction zone.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV305]

 

POLK COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) bridge over the Ocoee River: During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on final grading and paving operations for the new bridge approaches. Intermittent lane closures are possible on US-64 (SR-40) Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5:30 PM to allow for construction of the tie-ins between the existing roadway and the new bridge approaches. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Charles Blalock and Sons, Inc./Wagner/DB1802]

 

RHEA COUNTY The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, paving and signals on a S.I.A. route serving Nokian Tyres: Construction activity at the Nokian Tyres SIA project continues just North of Dayton, TN. The traveling public should be alert to construction vehicles entering and exiting the site. SR-29 traffic has been moved back in its normal traffic pattern.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Curtis/CNU014]

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