Weekly Road Construction Report

  • Thursday, August 4, 2022

Here is the weekly road construction for District 29:

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 at Exit 33 (SR-308, Lauderdale Highway) bridge work and ramp upgrades: On Sunday and Monday of this reporting period, there will be one lane closed in either the northbound or southbound lanes at Exit 33, weather permitting. During this lane closure, there will be the possibility of having to temporary close the exit down for a short period of time.

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

 

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 resurfacing from north of SR-311 (US-74 / MM 21) to north of SR-60 (MM 25.5): During this reporting period, the contractor will have lane closures nightly from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday night through Friday morning in both directions on I-75 to support resurfacing operations. The speed limit will be reduced to 60 mph while workers are present. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNW045]

 

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (US-11) resurfacing from Old Highway 11(LM 18.2) to near the Hiwassee River (LM 20.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will have lane closures on SR-2 (US-11) to work on curb ramp installation. Shoulders and sidewalks will also be closed through Charleston for curb ramp upgrades. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNW158]

 

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-312 (HARRISON PK.) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 3.1 to LM 3.2: During this reporting period, TDOT maintenance forces may have temporary lane closures on SR-312 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to continue repair work on a storm drainpipe. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[TDOT/Maint - Benton/MAINT]

 

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, utility relocation and storm drainage installation. Crews will also be working on foundations for a new bridge over Candies Creek. 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]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY I-124 TDOT Bridge Inspection both directions from MM 0.0 to MM 1.92: On 08/04/22 and 08/08/22 through 08/10/22, a mobile right shoulder closure operation utilizing an attenuator truck will take place in order to perform structure inspections. Work will take place from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

 

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 Williams 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. During this reporting period there is a possibility that the contractor from 9 PM-6 AM the contractor will be closing the right lane and shoulder on I24 Eastbound at William St Bridge to Market St on the Market St On Ramp (MM178-MM180) to restripe the Market St on ramp.

[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, traffic will be reduced to 2 lanes of traffic in both directions so that the contractor can fix the bridge ends of the bridge at MM8.44. This lane closure should last one month. 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. Also, during this reporting period, the contractor will have lane closures in both directions on I-75 from 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM.

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

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-153 (STATE HWY. 153) TDOT Maintenance northbound from LM 9.2 to LM 9.3: Beginning at 9:00 PM on Thursday 08/04/22 through 6:00 AM Friday 08/05/22, TDOT Maintenance forces will have the right lane of SR-153 North closed to perform storm drain repairs. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone.

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-153 (STATE HWY. 153) Utility Work both directions from LM 9.41 to LM 10.34: Intermittent lane closures in both directions on SR-153 between Northpoint Boulevard and Carmack Rd (Walmart) as crews perform aerial utility work at Gadd Rd and near the entrance to the Target shopping center. Law enforcement will assist with a brief stoppages of traffic in 5-minute intervals. Flaggers, signage, arrow boards and barrels will be present. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. 08/04/22 from 10:00 pm – 12:00 am with a rain date of 08/10/22. [2022-328]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (DODDS AVE.) Utility Work both directions from LM 10.10 to LM 10.61: Center lane closure on Dodds Avenue from E. Main Street to E. 23rd Street and Northbound lane closure from E. 23rd Street/Westside Drive to E. 21st Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 08/04/22 through 08/10/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2019-507]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (E. 23RD ST.) Utility Work both directions from LM 9.1 to LM 9.7: Center lane closure on E. 23rd Street S. Holly Street to S. Willow Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 07/18/22 through 08/10/22 from 10:00 pm – 5:00 am. [2019-543]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 24.04 to LM 24.15: Shoulder and lane closures between Dance Hall Road and White Oak Valley Circle. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 08/04/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm with a rain date of 08/08/2022. [2022-468]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) slide repair between LM 29 and LM 30: The travel lanes on US-27/SR-29 in Hamilton County between LM 29 and LM 30 will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction for the duration of the slide repair. Loads over 14’ wide will have to find an alternate route. [TDOT/Wallace/Maint] RESTRICTIONS: Loads over 14’ wide should seek an alternate route.

[GeoStabilization International, LLC /Maint - Chattanooga/MAINT]

 

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 08/04/22, 08/05/22, 08/08/22, 08/09/22, and 08/10/22 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 Bridge 1 Operations.

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

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (Amnicola Highway) bridge repair over SR-153: The 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 6:00 am & 6:00 pm. 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-319 (DUPONT PKWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 2.5 to LM 1.4: Shoulder closure Southbound Amnicola Highway from Chattanooga State Entrance to Dupont Parkway Friday 08/05/22 in preparation for aerial utility work over Dupont Parkway. SUNDAY 08/07/22 from 6:30 am to 9:30 am there will be intermittent closures of the on and off ramps of Dupont Parkway and Amnicola Highway and a brief stoppage on Dupont Parkway. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Police, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present. [2022-046]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-320 (E. BRAINERD RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 3.33 to LM 3.92: Shoulder and single lane closures between Grays Drive and Reserve Way. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 08/08/22 through 08/11/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2022-472 & 2022-473]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 slide repair near LM 17: During this reporting period, the contractor will have SR-58 North at LM 17 reduced to one lane for the duration of the project.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNW199]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (CHEROKEE BLVD.) Utility Work southbound from LM 10.63 to LM 11: Shoulder and single lane closures on Cherokee Blvd from W. Bell Avenue to Gurley Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 07/14/22 through 08/10/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2022-302]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (RINGGOLD RD.) TDOT Maintenance northbound from LM 3.3 to LM 3.5: On Thursday 08/04/22, TDOT Maintenance forces will have the right northbound lane of Ringgold Rd. closed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to perform pothole patching operations in the intersection with Tombras Avenue. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone.

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (RINGGOLD RD.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 1.29 to LM .8: Mobile shoulder and lane closures on Ringgold Road as crews transition work zones between Mack Smith Road and Camp Jordan Parkway. This will also impact the on ramps to I-75. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 08/01/22 through 08/10/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2019-578]

 

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. The 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-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 resurfacing and roadway repair operations. 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-307 resurfacing from north of Tellico Avenue (LM 1.9) to the Monroe County line (LM 8.5): Starting this reporting period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures on SR-307 during the day. There will be flaggers and possible pilot cars directing traffic as the contractor works.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Curtis/CNW126]

 

MEIGS COUNTY SR-304 repair of bridge over Big Sewee Creek (LM 4.8): The 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 10 ft 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 will remain open for local traffic. A temporary traffic signal will be in place to direct traffic thru the construction zone.

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

 

MEIGS COUNTY SR-58 (STATE HWY. 58) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 8.2 to LM 8.4: During this reporting period, TDOT Maintenance forces will have daily lane closures on SR-58 across the bridge over Sewee Creek to remove debris. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone.

 

MEIGS COUNTY SR-58 resurfacing from east of the Hiwassee River (LM 5.8) to east of Roberts Road (LM 15.3): During this report period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures while performing resurfacing operations. Flaggers will be on-site to assist traffic flow. The traveling public should be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the work-zone.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNW130]

 

POLK COUNTY SR-33 (HWY. 411) Utility Work both directions from LM 12.07 to LM 12.22: Lane closures in both directions on Hwy 411 between Smyrna Road and Mull Road. Law enforcement will assist with brief stoppages of traffic to allow for aerial utility work. Flaggers, signage, arrow boards and cones will be present. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. 08/10/22 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. [2022-444]

 

POLK COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) bridge over the Ocoee River: During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on final paving operations and the placement of new permanent signs. Intermittent lane and shoulder closures are possible Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM as this work continues. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

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

 

 

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