Weekly Road Construction Report

  • Monday, November 20, 2023

Here is the weekly road construction report for District 29.

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. Hopewell Place is closed to all traffic for reconstruction of the intersection with Georgetown Rd. Detour signs are posted. 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./Cleveland/CNV130]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 concrete repair from east of the I-124 (US-27) ramps (MM 179.0) to east of Long Street (MM 178.8): During this reporting period from 9 PM-6 AM, there will be nightly lane closures on I24 and the I24 WB off ramp to US27 NB. During these closures, there is the possibility that ramps might be temporarily closed. During the weekdays from 9 PM-6 AM, there will be 1 lane closed on I24 EB and WB. Also, during this time, US27 SB Traffic onto I24 EB ramp traffic will be detoured onto the Broad St. ramp. The traffic will use the new Frontage Road and get back onto I24 EB at the Market St. on-ramp to I24 EB. Traffic should expect possible long delays during this time and to find alternate routes around this area. RESTRICTIONS: For this upcoming weekend closure traffic will be down to 1 lane that will be about 11ft wide.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Curtis/CNX186]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2: There will be nightly lane closures on this project, 9 PM to 6 AM, on I-75 North and South between Exit 1 (East Ridge) and Exit 3A (East Brainerd Road/ SR-320) and on I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road, MM182 to MM185, for various construction activities. Ramps have been modified or closed, and interstate traffic on both routes has been reduced to three lanes and moved toward the median to provide room for construction of new lanes, installation of drainage structures, retaining walls and bridges. Contract crews are working nightly so please stay alert for changing traffic conditions as construction vehicles enter and leave the roadway. To perform some of this work, rolling roadblocks may also be used in addition to lane closures to separate vehicles from construction activities. Multiple uniformed police officers will be present in these work zones to assist with traffic management and to enforce traffic laws. The left lane on North and South Terrace between Belvoir Avenue and Spring Creek Road will be closed for installation of drainage structures and to begin retaining and noise wall construction. Intermittent daytime non-rush hour lane closures may also be necessary throughout the period on South Terrace and North Terrace to work on clearing vegetation, street lighting, setting portable concrete barrier walls and various other construction items. All work is weather permitting. Moore Road and McBrien Road bridges over I-24 are closed as well as the entrance and exit ramps to I-24 between Belvoir Avenue and Moore Road. A continuous flow detour using Belvoir Avenue and Spring Creek Road is in place for local traffic. The closures and detour will be in place for approximately 9 months. RESTRICTIONS: Moore Road and McBrien Road over I-24 closed. I-24 Ramps between Belvoir Avenue and Moore Road closed.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Maj Prj - Blevins/DB2101]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (E. 23RD ST.) Utility Work eastbound at LM 9.65: Shoulder and lane closure on SR-2 (E. 23rd Street) between S. Hickory Street and 4th Avenue. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/16/23 from 9 am - 3 pm, with a rain date of 11/28/23. [2023-654]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-312 (MAHAN GAP RD.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 17 to LM 18: Shoulder and lane closures on SR-312 (Mahan Gap Road) between Ooltewah Georgetown Road and Owl Hollow Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/07/23 through 03/07/24 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2023-497]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 (MARKET ST.) Utility Work eastbound from LM 4.128 to LM 4.216: Shoulder and lane closures on SR-58 (Market Street) between W. 28th Street and W. 20th Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/16/23 through 11/17/24 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2023-656]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (RINGGOLD RD.) Utility Work westbound at LM 1.69: Single lane closure on SR-8 (Ringgold Road) between N. Mack Smith Road and Sunnyfield Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 10/23/23 through 11/17/23 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2023-561]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (SIGNAL MOUNTAIN BLVD.) Utility Work westbound from LM 16.37 to LM 15.07: Shoulder and lane closure on SR-8 (Signal Mountain Blvd) between Shoal Creek Road and near Palisades Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/20/23 through 11/21/23 from 9 am - 3 pm. [2023-659]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) resurfacing from Morrison Springs Road (LM 6.1) to SR-153 (LM 11.6): From 9AM-3:30 PM starting on Monday, there will be lane closures on US27(SR29) in both Northbound and Southbound directions as the contractor starts work on this project. The motoring public should expect possible delays during this time.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNX238]

 

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 and grading work. The flagging operations will be performed on 11/16/23, 11/17/23, 11/20/23, and 11/21/23 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, possible guardrail installation, and curb and gutter operations.

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

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-127) construction near Palisades Road (LM 15.2) to near Sunset Drive (LM 15.4): The contractor has opened back up the right lane going up the mountain. There will be intermittent lane closures as the contractor works on the punch list on the project.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNW001]

 

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 construction of pedestrian facilities from West 13th St (LM 8.5) to East 4th St (LM9.4): During this reporting period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures on the project as they work on Removing existing Curb ramps and replacing them.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNX116]

 

MCMINN COUNTY SR-163 (ETOWAH RD.) TDOT Bridge Maintenance both directions from LM 10.0 to LM 10.8: Region 2 Bridge Repair will be preforming bridge maintenance on the bridge at SR163 over Lick Creek at LM 10.3 on Thursday, November 16th from 9AM-3PM. One lane will be closed with traffic control in place.

 

MCMINN COUNTY SR-163 (ETOWAH RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 9.0 to LM 12: Intermittent lane closures for aerial utility work along SR-163 (Etowah Road/Bowater Road) between County Road 750/Piney Grove Road and Jones Chapel Road. Motorists should be prepared to stop and expect delays. Signage and flaggers will be present, 11/16/23 between 9 am - 12:30 pm, with a rain date of 11/17/23. [2023-382]

 

MCMINN COUNTY SR-39 construction of a bridge over Middle Creek (LM 13.4): During this reporting period, the Northbound and Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by traffic signals. County road 567 will be closed to traffic (LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY) and detoured to SR039. This closure is necessary to perform the bridge replacement. The lane restriction will remain in place until the bridge replacement is completed.

[Whaley Construction, LLC/Chattanooga/CNX069]

 

MEIGS COUNTY SR-58 (STATE HWY. 58) Utility Work both directions from LM 15 to LM 9: Intermittent lane closures on SR-58 between Burkett Chapel Road and Blank Road/Sneed Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 08/24/23 through 12/14/23 from 8 am - 5 pm. [2022-366]

 

MEIGS COUNTY SR-304 resurfacing from SR-58 (LM 0.0) to SR-68 (LM 8.8): During this reporting period, daily lane closures are possible between 8 AM and 7 PM as the contractor begins this work. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Chattanooga/CNX243]

 

MEIGS COUNTY SR-58 at SR-68 (LM 26.9) construction of a roundabout, and safety improvements on SR-58 near Nebo Road (LM 29.2): During this period, the contractor will be performing grading operations for construction of a new roundabout. Intermittent lane closures are possible on SR-58 and SR-68 from 8 AM to 6 PM as work is performed. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Cleveland/CNX073]

 

MEIGS AND MCMINN COUNTY SR-305 resurfacing from near I-75 (LM 4.9) in McMinn County to south of SR-68 (LM 1.3) in Meigs County: During this reporting period the contractor will be resurfacing SR305. Daily lane closures will be in place from 8 AM to 6 PM as this work occurs. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Cleveland/CNX245]

 

POLK COUNTY SR-40 (US-HWY. 64) Utility Work both directions from LM 0.38 to LM 4.62: Intermittent lane closures for aerial utility work along SR-40 (US-Hwy 64) between Hwy 411 and Parksville Road. Motorists should be prepared to stop and expect delays. Signage and flaggers will be present, 11/16/23 - 11/17/23 between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. [2022-484]

 

POLK COUNTY SR-68 repair of the bridge over the Hiwassee River (LM 4.8): During this reporting period, the contractor will continue work on bridge repairs to the SR-68 bridge over the Hiwassee River. A temporary traffic signal system has been installed to reduce traffic to a single lane on the bridge over the Hiwassee River. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Cleveland/CNX040]

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