West Tennessee Weekly Construction December 12-19, 2018
In observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, there will be no lane closures permitted on interstates or state routes beginning Noon on Friday, December 21 through 6:00 AM Wednesday, January 2.
District 47 - West TN - Northern
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-104: The grading, drainage, paving and construction of a bridge on SR 104 over Grassy Hollow Creek.
CARROLL COUNTY, SR-423: The grading, drainage, construction of a concrete I-beam bridge on SR 423 over Clear Creek. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): Repair of bridges over South Fork Forked Deer River. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway in a construction zone. Traffic is reduced to one lane on US 51 (SR 3) in both north and southbound directions, from LM 24.73 to LM 25.00 in Lauderdale County and LM 0.00 to LM 0.40 in Dyer County. SR 3 (US 51) northbound traffic is then shifted to the southbound lanes in the crossover areas. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 portion of the project.
Restrictions: There is a 12’ 10” lane restriction.
DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): Repair of bridges over Lewis Creek. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
On Monday, May 7, SR 20 was shifted into the westbound direction from LM 2.16 to LM 2.74 for bridge repair. Construction signs and message boards are in use.
Restrictions: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ lane restriction.
GIBSON COUNTY, SR-76 (US-79): Monday, December 10, through Friday, December 14, then Monday, December 17 through Friday, December 21, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures along SR 76 (US-79) between Cutlip Land and Winston Road on for soil borings.
HENRY COUNTY, SR-54: The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, retaining wall and paving on SR 54 from near Rison Street to near Smith Road. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35MPH.
LAKE COUNTY, SR-21: The construction of a spillway on Reelfoot Lake, including grading, drainage and paving. Temporary lane closures daily for both west/eastbound traffic. Construction signs and Flaggers are in use.
LAKE COUNTY, SR-78: Construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee bridge on SR 78 over drainage ditch including grading, drainage, and paving will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
OBION COUNTY, Future I-69: Grading, drainage, construction of eight bridges on future I-69 from south of US 51 (SR 3) to south of US 45W (SR 5) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 (SR 3) portion of the project. The southbound traffic has been switched to the northbound side on SR 3 throughout the work zone, for phase 2 construction.
Restrictions: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 SR 3 has a lane shift in the north and southbound directions. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11’ 6” lane restriction.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-239, SR-89, SR-54, SR-118: A resurfacing project on SR 239 (LM 0.00 to
LM 0.72), SR 89 (LM 15.70 to LM 16.59), SR 54 (LM 10.64 to LM 12.57), SR 118 (LM 0.00 to LM 0.30) in and around downtown Dresden will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-372: A resurfacing project on SR 372 from SR 431 to SR 43 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US 45 Bypass) and I-40: Interchange improvements on SR 186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd for paving and construction of retaining walls. Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.
Saturday, December 15, 6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Temporary lane closures on I-40 east and west bound MM 80.0 to MM 82.0 for milling and paving operations to address potholes. Weather Permitting.
Backup Date Sunday, December 16, 6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
LOOK AHEAD:
Friday, January 11, 9:00 p.m. through Saturday, January 12, 8:00 p.m.: Close and detour I-40 east and west bound onto existing ramps at Exit 80 (Hwy 45 Bypass). Close and detour Hwy 45 Bypass north and south bound at interchange. To allow for Phase 2 deck pour. Weather Permitting.
Backup date Saturday, January 12, 9:00 p.m. through Sunday, January 13, 8:00 p.m.
TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, December 12, through Wednesday, December 19, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to repair pavement on an as needed basis.
Wednesday, December 12, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be a temporary lane closures on I-40 in Madison County east and west bound MM 68.0 to MM 95.0 for pothole repair. One lane will remain open. THP to assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
TDOT District 47 and 48 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, December 12, through Wednesday, De
cember 19: There are no scheduled closures.
TDOT Region 4 Relensing of Snowplowable MarkersWednesday, December 12, through Wednesday, December 19: There are no scheduled closures
District 49 - West TN – Southwest
SHELBY COUNTY, I-240 MemFix 4: Replacement of Norfolk Southern, SR 57 east and westbound bridges, and repair of Park Avenue bridge over I-240.
I-240: There are shoulder closures in the westbound direction of I-240 east/west between Quince and Walnut Grove. The lane closures along I-240 east and westbound between Quince and Walnut Grove will stay in place throughout the project.
Park Avenue: The right lane heading west will be closed through December 20th.
· Monday, December 10, through Thursday, December 13, and Monday, December 17 through Tuesday, December 18, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. – There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. The associated ramps from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound and Poplar eastbound to I-240 westbound.
· Friday, December 14, 9:00 p.m. until Monday, December 17, 6:00 a.m. – There will be lane closures on I-240 east and westbound and Poplar Ave east and westbound. Ramps associated with the lane closures from I-240 and Poplar Ave will also be CLOSED with the exception of Poplar westbound to I-240 eastbound and Poplar eastbound to I-240 westbound. Detours will be provided when needed.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 MS River Bridge - ITS Maintenance
Perform preventative maintenance on ITS infrastructure
Wednesday, December 19 through Thursday, December 20, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: CLOSE inside lane on I-55 southbound from Arkansas MM 1 to TN/AR state line to perform unscheduled ITS Maintenance. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55 (AHDT) MS River Bridge Repair
Tuesday, December 10, through Friday, December 14, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-55 Mississippi River Bridge westbound, beginning at Riverside Drive and continuing to Arkansas State-line, to allow AR DOT Heavy Bridge to make repairs to bridge deck.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-240 Vegetation Removal Activities
Thursday, December 13, Wednesday, December 14, and Monday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 19, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures I-240 east and westbound between MM 27.0 (South Parkway) and MM 25.0 (Northbound off-ramp to I-55) to allow vegetation removal. Weather Permitting
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-1: Construction of a welded steel plate girder bridge on SR 1 over the Loosahatchie River will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14 (Austin Peay Hwy): Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 204 (Singleton Parkway) to east of Old Covington Pike. Shoulders are closed north and southbound. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: The grading, drainage, construction of concrete Bulb-Tee and I-beam bridges, signals and paving on SR 14 from east of Old Covington Pike to SR 385 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: A bridge repair at Raleigh-Millington Exit:
Wednesday, December 12, 2018, 12:00 a.m. through Thursday, January, 31, 2019: Ramp D Bridge (Raleigh-Millington Exit) from northbound SR 14 to Raleigh-Millington will be closed for repairs until January 2019.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385 from Ridgeway Road (LM-1.26) to near Hacks Cross Road (LM-6.13): Resurfacing will have lane closures throughout the project.
Sunday, December 16 through Thursday, December 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT lane and ramp closures on SR-385 east and westbound from Ridgeway Road (LM-1.26) to near Hacks Cross Road (LM-6.13) to perform the resurfacing work. Detour will be provided. Weather Permitting.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:
Wednesday, December 12, through Tuesday, December 18, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures on SR 385, I-240, I-55, I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), SR 14 (Shelby County), SR 15 (Shelby County), and SR 3 (Shelby and Tipton Counties). One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
Thursday, December 13, through Wednesday, December 19, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at the following various locations to repair damaged guardrail. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available day. Flagmen will be used where necessary. Weather Permitting.
- Lauderdale Co., SR 209 east and westbound, MM 0.0 – MM 19.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
- Lauderdale Co., SR 19 east and westbound, MM 0.0 – MM 26.0, various locations; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
- Lauderdale Co., SR 371 north and southbound, MM 1.4; One lane will be CLOSED. Flagmen will be used.
- Tipton Co., SR 3 north and southbound, MM 0.0 – MM 25.0, various locations; Shoulder closure ONLY. Flagmen will be used.
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:
Thursday, December 13, through Wednesday, December 19, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all state routes and interstates for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.
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