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. 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]
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-74 (OCOEE ST. N.E.) Utility Work both directions at LM 14.44: Southbound lane closure with temporary closures of the northbound and 2-way turn lane on N. Ocoee Street between 20th Street NE and 6th Street NW. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 09/21/23 through 10/05/23 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2023-460]
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. Starting at 9 PM Friday September 22 until no later than 6 AM Monday September 25, the Market St South Exit on US27 NB ramp will be closed. Also, with this ramp closed, the dedicated turn lane to this exit will be closed on US27 NB ramp from I24 WB. Drivers wanting to get to Market St. South will have to use Exit 180A, Rossville BVD to get to Market St. Traffic should expect possible long delays during this time and to find alternate routes around this area. RESTRICTIONS: Loads over 11 ft. will not be able to use this route.
[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-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road, MM182 to MM185, for demolition of the S. Moore Road overpass and for construction of the substructure for the new McBrien Road overpass. To safely perform this work, rolling roadblocks may also be used to separate vehicles on I-24 from demolition debris. Multiple uniformed police officers will be present in these work zones to assist with traffic management and to enforce traffic laws. Intermittent daytime non-rush hour lane closures will also be necessary throughout the period on South Terrace and North Terrace between Germantown Road and Belvoir Avenue to work on street lighting 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 11 months. RESTRICTIONS: Moore Road and McBrien Road over I-24 closed. I-24 Ramps between Belvoir and Moore Road closed.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Maj Prj - Blevins/DB2101]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-17 (ST. ELMO AVE.) Utility Work northbound from LM .31 to LM .37: Shoulder and lane closures on St. Elmo Avenue between W. 56th Street and W. 54th Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 09/19/23 through 09/27/23 from 9 am - 3 pm. [2023-500]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (E. 23RD ST.) Utility Work both directions from LM 9.4 to LM 9.9: Interior lane closures on E. 23rd Street between S. Lyerly Street and S. Orchard Knob Avenue. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 09/19/23 through 09/21/23 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2019-543]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-312 (BIRCHWOOD PK.) Utility Work eastbound at LM 1.07: Shoulder and lane closures on Birchwood Pike between Sam Smith Road and SR-60. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 09/27/23 through 09/29/23 from 9 am - 12 pm. [2023-532]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-321 (OOLTEWAH-RINGGOLD RD.) Utility Work westbound at LM 3.08: Shoulder and lane closures on Ooltewah Ringgold Road between Peaceful Lane and Imperial Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 09/21/23 through 09/22/23 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2023-522]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (E. MAIN ST.) Utility Work both directions from LM 6.2 to LM 5.95: Interior lane closures on E. Main Street between S. Watkins Street and S. Kelly Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 09/19/23 through 09/21/23 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2019-543]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (US-11, US-64) McCallie Tunnel cleaning: The contractor will be cleaning this tunnel on Wednesday from 8 PM - 6 AM. There will be one lane closed in each direction for this work.
[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNX190]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) resurfacing from Morrison Springs Road (LM 6.1) to SR-153 (LM 11.6): During this reporting period from 7 PM-6 AM, 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 09/21/23, 09/22/23, 09/25/23, 09/26/23 and 09/27/23 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. The contractor will also have intermittent flagging operations at Bess Moore Road for storm drainage installation.
[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 closed the right lane going up the 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. There will be intermittent lane closures on Signal Mountain Road as the contractor will have flaggers out as they work. Due to the possibility of flaggers stopping traffic, traffic should be aware of possible delays 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 PM - 6 AM, the tunnel will be closed as the contractor washes the tunnel. There will be signs directing traffic to go for the detour around the closure.
[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNX190]
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-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, the contractor will be installing construction signs on SR-058, SR-068, SR-304 and mobilize equipment. 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-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]