Weekly Road Construction Report

  • Friday, April 12, 2024

Here is the weekly road construction report for District 29: 

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 at Paul Huff Parkway Interchange modifications: During this reporting period, the contractor will continue grading on the I-75 NB off ramp at Paul Huff Parkway. This work will take place behind temporary portable barrier rail. Left shoulder of Northbound exit ramp to Paul Huff Parkway will be closed for ramp construction. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Cleveland/CNX362]

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 continue grading work and install new storm drainage. Intermittent flagging operations will take place throughout the project during grading operations. Hopewell Drive will be temporarily closed to allow completion of grading operations in the area. Access will be provided using Hopewell Place. 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-40 (US-64) resurfacing from SR-2 (US-11, US-64, LM 0.0) to near McKamy Street (LM 1.2):The contractor is closing SR-40 Westbound right lane from Bates Street to Edwards Street for the construction of a concrete island. This temporary closure will remain in place until the resurfacing is completed on SR-40 and permanent marking is in place for the new alignment.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Cleveland/CNX132]

BRADLEY, HAMILTON, MEIGS, RHEA, AND POLK COUNTY Curb ramp upgrades in District 29:During this reporting period, the contractor will be removing and replacing existing curb ramps in Hamilton County on SR-29 LM 25.72-28.32, SR-2 LM 0.00-3.75, SR-58 LM 4.57-6.45, and SR-319 LM 12.38-21.29. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control. Shoulder closures are possible in this area as work to upgrade the curb ramps gets underway.
[Southern Constructors, Inc./Cleveland/CNX361]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Utility Work both directions at MM 181:NIGHTTIME (8 pm - 5:30 am) and DAYTIME (8 am - 5:30 pm) shoulder and lane closure on 4th Avenue at the on and off ramps to 1-24. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/23/24 through 06/30/24. [2023-192/197]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Utility Work both directions from MM 181 to MM 183:EPB will be maintaining highway lighting. Left lane closed both directions from 8 PM to 6 AM 4/8/2024 to 4/11/2024.

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.
[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNX186]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2:Nightly lane closures will occur 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. Uniformed police officers will be present in these work zones to assist with traffic management and to enforce traffic laws. It may also be necessary to do short duration (15 to 30 minutes) rolling roadblocks during the day for patching potholes, clearing debris or to repair guardrail, attenuators, etc. The left lane on North and South Terrace between Belvoir Avenue and Spring Creek Road will be closed for installation of drainage structures, 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 utilities, 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 5 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-312 (BIRCHWOOD PK.) Utility Work both directions at LM 11.68:Shoulder and single lane closures on SR-312 from Igou Ferry Road to Brady Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/12/24 from 9 am - 12 pm. [2024-210]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (HIXSON PK.) Utility Work both directions at LM 7.624:Shoulder and single lane closures on SR-319 (Hixson Pike) from Cassandra Smith Road to Ramsgate Parkway. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/15/24 through 04/17/24 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2024-023]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-321 (OOLTEWAH-RINGGOLD RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.19 to LM 5.27:Shoulder and single lane closures on SR-321 from Leyland Drive and Glynn Downing Drive at the intersection of Heathwood Drive and Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/08/24 through 04/25/24 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2023-729]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-321 (OOLTEWAH-RINGGOLD RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.19 to LM 5.27:Shoulder and single lane closures on SR-321 from Leyland Drive and Glynn Downing Drive at the intersection of Heathwood Drive and Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/08/24 through 04/25/24 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2023-729]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at the Hamilton Place Mall interchange:The SR-153 southbound ramp to I-75 northbound has been reduced to one lane. I-75 northbound has been shifted to the outside reducing to 3 lanes from MM 4.6 to MM 6.0. From Thursday, April 11, 2024, through Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Contractor will implement nightly lane closures from 8 PM to 6 AM on I-75 southbound from MM 7.0 to MM 4.6 to set portable barrier rail.
[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNX358]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-111 construction of two small drainage structures at LM 1.7 and LM 2.4:On SR111 Northbound and Southbound from LM 1.5-2.00, traffic will be down to 1 lane on SR111 as the contractor works on the project. The motoring public needs to be careful traveling this direction as workers will be present.
[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNX344]

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./Chattanooga West/CNX190]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) resurfacing from Morrison Springs Road (LM 6.1) to SR-153 (LM 11.6):Starting on Thursday night from 7 PM-6 AM, the contractor will be temporary closing ramps from North of Morrison Springs Road to SR153 so that the contractor can saw and sealing the concrete ramps. The contractor plans to do this work this Thursday and Friday night and then Sunday through Friday nights. The contractor will be closing only 1 or 2 ramps a night as this work is ongoing. The motoring traffic is encouraged to find alternate routes to the Mountain Creek Road and SR153 ramps during this time.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/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 04/11/24, 04/12/24, 04/15/24, 04/16/24 and 04/17/24 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.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga East/CNT336]

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./Chattanooga West/CNX190]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-2 (CONGRESS PKWY.) Utility Work southbound from LM 13 to LM 14:Shoulder and lane closures on SR-2 (Congress Pkwy) between Velma Road and Layman Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/08/24 through 05/07/24 from 7 am to 5 pm. [2023-412]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-305 (HWY. 305) Utility Work both directions from LM 12.47 to LM 11.4:Shoulder and lane closures on SR-305 between S No Pone Valley Road/Old Clearwater Road and County Road 218/229. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/02/24 through 04/18/24 from 9 am to 2 pm. [2023-675]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-68 Utility Work both directions from LM 0 to LM 1.6:Shoulder and lane closures on SR-68 between McMinn/Meigs County Line and Frazier’s Grok Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/02/24 through 04/18/24 from 9 am to 2 pm. [2024-009]

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 East/CNX069]

MEIGS COUNTY SR-305 (STATE HWY. 305) Utility Work both directions from LM 0 to LM 12.17:Shoulder and lane closures on SR-305 between Meigs/McMinn County Line and the intersection of SR-305 and SR-68. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/02/24 through 04/18/24 from 9 am to 2 pm. [2024-007]

MEIGS COUNTY SR-68 Utility Work both directions from LM 1.23 to LM 7.52:Shoulder and lane closures on SR-68 between Oak Grove Road and McMinn/Meigs County Line. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/02/24 through 04/10/24 from 9 am to 2 pm. [2024-008]

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 final sign installation 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]

POLK COUNTY SR-68 construction of bridge over Brush Creek (LM 16.4):During this update period, the contractor will continue clearing operations. A temporary traffic signal system is active on SR-68 near LM 16.4. The Northbound lane of SR-68 will be closed in the area controlled by the temporary traffic signal system. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Cleveland/CNX347]

POLK COUNTY SR-68 repair of the bridge over the Hiwassee River (LM 4.8):During this period the contractor will be milling and paving at each end of the bridge on SR-68. 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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