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 be working on Paul Huff Parkway westbound and the entrance northbound to I-75. This work will require intermittent lane closures on Paul Huff Parkway. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Cleveland/CNX362]
BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 resurfacing from south of MM 18.6 (LM 3) to north of Exit 20 (LM 5.4): The contractor is scheduled to begin resurfacing work on I-75 near Exit 20 on 07/19/2024 at 7:00 PM. Nightly lane closures will occur between the hours of 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone. THP will be on site during the work.
[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Cleveland/CNX405]
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. Work is expected to take place at Lenox Drive and Weston Hills Drive, motorists utilizing these side streets should use caution when entering/exiting the neighborhood. 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 16.34: Daytime and nighttime work. Daytime will be from 9am to 2 pm consisting of shifted lanes in both directions with a flagging operation. Nighttime work from 9pm to 5am will require drivers to follow the signage to detour via W. 25th Street and Lee Hwy. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 07/08/24 through 07/24/24. [2024-400]
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 completing punch list work in Sale Creek and on SR74. Intermittent lane closures may be necessary during this work. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
[Southern Constructors, Inc./Cleveland/CNX361]
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 or night 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 6 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-2 (BRAINERD RD.) Utility Work westbound at LM 15.27: Shoulder and lane closures on SR-2 (Brainerd Road) between Honest Street and Old Birds Mill Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present 07/22/24 through 07/23/24 from 9 am - 2 pm, with a rain date of 07/29/24. [2024-441]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (E. 23RD ST.) Utility Work both directions from LM 9.69 to LM 9.94: NIGHTTIME (8 pm - 5:30 am) shoulder and lane closure on SR-2 (E. 23rd Street) between 4th Avenue and Dodds Avenue. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/23/24 through 07/31/24. [2023-192/197]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (CHEROKEE BLVD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 10 to LM 11: Lane shift for shoulder and lane closures on SR-8 (Cherokee Blvd) between Spring Street and Market Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage and barrels/cones will be present, 06/20/24 through 07/29/24 from 9 am to 4 pm. [2023-127]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (E. MAIN ST.) Utility Work both directions from LM 7.17 to LM 7.39: Shoulder and lane closures with a brief all stop for a crossing on SR-8 (E. Main Street) between Madison Street and Gulf Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present 07/18/24 through 07/24/24 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2024-438]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (RINGGOLD RD.) Utility Work westbound from LM 1.27 to LM 1.30: Shoulder and lane closures on SR-8 (Ringgold Road) between Slater Road and N./S. Smith Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present 07/22/24 through 07/31/24 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2024-343]
HAMILTON COUNTY I-124 (US-27) from I-24 Interchange to South of the Tennessee River Bridge: During this reporting period, daily lane closures are possible between 9 AM and 3:30 PM as the contractor begins this work. Lane closures can be on West 4th St., Off Ramp ‘M’ & ‘N’ On Ramps ‘M’& ‘R’. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.
[Stansell Electric Company, Inc./Chattanooga East/CNY900]
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. Traffic shifts have been implemented on I-75 northbound, Shallowford Road entrance ramps, and Shallowford Road exit ramps. The speed limit has been reduced on I-75 throughout the project limits. Motorists should use caution as haul trucks and construction vehicles will be present.
[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNX358]
HAMILTON COUNTY Resurfacing on SR-29 (US-27) from south of Old Dayton Pike (LM 25.7) to north of Coulterville Road (LM 28.3): The contractor will be performing resurfacing operations. This work will require daily lane closures from 7 AM to 5 PM in either direction. There will be heavy hauling operations, so motorists should use caution traveling in the area.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNY098]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) resurfacing from Morrison Springs Road (LM 6.1) to SR-153 (LM 11.6): The contractor plans to work on the ramps and may require short term ramp closures. If ramp closures are required, they will be performed between 7 PM and 6 AM. The motoring traffic is advised to drive carefully while this work is ongoing.
[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 07/18/24, 07/19/24, 07/22/24, 07/23/24, and 07/24/24 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-319 (Hixon Pike) miscellaneous safety improvements from Boy Scout Road (LM 8.5) to Thrasher Pike (LM 9.5): The contractor will be retrofitting curb ramps throughout the project limits. Daily right lane closures between 8 AM and 5 PM will be utilized to accomplish this work. Motorists should use caution as workers will be present.
[J. M. Hanner Construction Co., Inc./Chattanooga West/CNY109]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 resurfacing from SR-153 (LM 4.6) to near Eller Road (LM 6.5): Resurfacing operations are ongoing. Nightly lane closures are planned from 7 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should use caution in this area.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNY057]
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]
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./Chattanooga West/CNX190]
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-304 (RIVER RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 8.98 to LM 10.37: Flagging operations on SR-304 (River Road/Hwy 304) between Peakland Road and Huff Bend Lane. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 07/22/24 through 08/09/24 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2024-312]
MEIGS COUNTY SR-60 (STATE HWY. 60) Utility Work both directions from LM 3.09 to LM 3.25: Traffic will be reduced to one lane both directions with a flagging operation on SR-60 over the Tri-County Veterans Bridge at the Rhea-Meigs County Line. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 05/28/24 through 07/27/24 from 8 am - 4 pm, weather permitting. [133847.00]
MEIGS COUNTY SR-68 resurfacing from Rhea County line to McMinn County line: During this reporting period, Daily Lane Closures are possible between 7 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 East/CNY011]
MEIGS COUNTY W. Memorial Drive, Bridge over Decatur Branch, LM 0.37 in Decatur: During this reporting period, the bridge over Decatur Branch on W Memorial Dr. will be closed to all traffic starting on Saturday June 1st, 2024, weather permitting. This closure is necessary to perform the Box Bridge Replacement. Detour routes are posted with signs. This closure will remain in place until the Box Bridge Replacement and associated work is completed. RESTRICTIONS: Box bridge on W Memorial Drive over Decatur Branch is closed for replacement.
[Southern Constructors, Inc./Chattanooga East/CNY099]
POLK COUNTY SR-68 construction of bridge over Brush Creek (LM 16.4): During this update period, the contractor will continue grading operation on East side of SR-68. 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]
RHEA COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) resurfacing from north of Payne Lane (LM 11) to near Bradley Street (L.M. 14.6): The contractor plans to perform resurfacing operations daily. Daytime temporary lane closures are planned to complete these operations.
[Rogers Group, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNX219]