West Tennessee Weekly Construction April 28-May 5, 2021
District 47 - West TN – Northern
DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): The repair of bridges on US 51 (SR 3) over SR 211 in Dyersburg will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.
DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): The repair of bridges on US 51 (SR 3) over the South Fork Forked Deer River will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
Restrictions: Beginning January 25, 2021, Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ 6” lane restriction.
DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): The repair of bridges on US 51 (SR 3) over SR 211 in Dyersburg will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.
DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): The repair of bridges on US 51 (SR 3) over the South Fork Forked Deer River will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
Restrictions: Beginning January 25, 2021, Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12’ 6” lane restriction.
DYER COUNTY, SR-20: The repair of bridge on US 412 (SR 20) over Hogwallow Road will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.
HENDERSON COUNTY (New Lexington By-Pass): The grading, drainage, construction of bridges and retaining walls, signals and paving on US 412 (SR 459) from US 412 (SR 20) west of Lexington to near SR 22 south of Lexington. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
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 35 MPH.
LAKE COUNTY, SR-79:
Thursday, April 29, 8:00 a.m. through Friday, April30, 4:00 p.m.: The roadway will be closed from MM 6.7 to MM 9.2 to install two cross culverts.
OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 3): Grading, drainage, construction of bridges and paving on future I-69 from west of SR 21 to US 51 (SR 3) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020: Bethlehem Road north from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road will be closed. Claude Tucker Road north from Cloys Road to Section Line Road will be closed. Detour routes are posted.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, US 45E (SR-43): The repair of bridge on US 45E (SR 43) over the North Fork Obion River and Overflow will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.
TDOT DISTRICT 47 MAINTENANCE:
Wednesday, April 28 through Wednesday, May 5, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV to repair pavement and/or retrace pavement markings on an as needed basis.
District 48 - West TN – Middle/Southern
HARDIN COUNTY, SR-69: The construction of a Bulb Tee bridge over Doe Creek along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 69 at LM 10.06. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
HARDIN COUNTY, SR-128: The grading, drainage and paving on SR 128 from south of Pyburns Drive (LM 3.11) to north of SR 226 (Airport Road) (LM 6.54). Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, (SR-1): There will be temporary daytime lane closures east and westbound on SR1 LM.26.7 to 27.3 for repair of bridges on SR1 over I-40. One lane will remain open at all times.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): The construction of an I-Beam bridge along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 19 (Brownsville Bypass) from east of SR 87 to west of Windrow Rd. One lane will remain. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits. Shaw Chapel and King Road are closed at SR 19 and a detour put in place. Haralson St (Old SR19) is now open.
HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-22: The repair of the bridges on SR 22 over Big Beaver Creek and Little Beaver Creek. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways. One lane will remain open in both directions.
Restrictions: February 1, 2020 there was a 12’ width restriction put in place.
MADISON COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 westbound from the Haywood County Line to near Lower Brownsville Rd.
Wednesday, April 28 through Friday, April 30 and Sunday, May 2 through Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 westbound from MM 67 to LM MM 74.4 for OGFC paving operations. Additionally, there will be intermittent shoulder closures during daytime hours to allow for flowable fill curing time. Speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH during active closures.
MADISON COUNTY, I-40 (Concrete Repair):
Wednesday, April 28 through Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: The “On” ramps and “Off” ramps at Exit 93 will have construction activity but will remain open. Flaggers will be present on the ramps.
Wednesday, April 28 through Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: I- 40 eastbound from
MM 87.6 to MM 95.0 will be down one lane for saw cutting and removal and replacement of damaged concrete.
LOOK AHEAD
Wednesday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 12, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: The “On” ramps and “Off” ramps at Exit 93 will have construction activity but will remain open. Flaggers will be present on the ramps.
Wednesday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 12, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: I- 40 eastbound from MM 87.6 to MM 95.0 will be down one lane for saw cutting and removal and replacement of damaged concrete.
MADISON COUNTY, I-40: The widening of I-40 east of US 45 (SR 5) MM 82.0 to east of US 70
(SR 1) MM 87.0 in Jackson, including bridges, retaining walls and installation of TDOT Smartway Intelligent Transportation System.
Wednesday, April 28 through Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: (AS NEEDED) I-40 east and westbound from MM 82.0 to MM 87.0 will have intermittent left and right lane closures to repair any potholes/maintenance issues.
One Lane Closed until Summer of 2021: Campbell St. will be down to one lane in each direction over I-40 for Phase 1 bridge construction activities.
Closed until Summer of 2021: Old Henderson Rd. Bridge over I-40 will be closed to thru traffic for Phase 1 bridge demolition activities. Detours will be posted for traffic.
Closed until Summer of 2021: Watson Rd. Bridge over I-40 will be closed to thru traffic for Phase 1 bridge demolition activities. Detours will be posted for traffic.
LOOK AHEAD
Wednesday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 12, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: (AS NEEDED) I-40 east and westbound from MM 82.0 to MM87.0 will have intermittent left and right lane closures to repair any potholes/maintenance issues.
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.
Thursday, April 29 and Friday, April 30, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for signal installation activities.
Saturday, May 1, 6:00 a.m. through Monday, May 3, 6:00 a.m.: I-40 both east and westbound will have intermittent lane closures from Exit 79 to Exit 82 for paving activities.
Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for signal installation activities.
Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: I-40 both east and westbound will have intermittent lane closures from Exit 79 to Exit 82 for paving activities
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Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for signal installation activities.
Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: I-40 both east and westbound will have intermittent lane closures from Exit 79 to Exit 82 for paving activities.
Friday, May 7, 8 p.m. through Monday, May 10, 8:00 6:00 a.m.: I-40 both east and westbound will have intermittent lane closures from Exit 79 to Exit 82 for paving activities.
Friday, May 7, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, May 10, 6:00 a.m.: FULL CLOSURE SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will be CLOSED both north and southbound from Vann Drive to Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for milling, final surface paving, and permanent striping. (BACKUP DATES: Friday, May 14, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, May 17, 8:00 6:00 a.m.)
Monday, May 10 through Wednesday, May 12, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.: I-40 both east and westbound will have intermittent lane closures from Exit 79 to Exit 82 for paving activities.
TDOT District 48: Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, and McNairy Counties, SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): There will be temporary daytime mobile lane closures on various state routes. One lane will remain open at all times for the retracing of painted pavement marking lines on various State Routes.
Wednesday, April 28 through Wednesday, May 5, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV to repair pavement and/or retrace pavement markings on an as needed basis.
District 49 - West TN–Southwest
FAYETTE COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing of I-40 from Shelby County Line MM 27 to near Exit 35
Wednesday, April 28 through Friday, April 30 and Sunday, May 2 through Friday, May 7, 7PM-7AM: I-40 east and westbound from MM 27 to MM 35 will have lane closures for nighttime resurfacing operations. Speed limit will be reduced to 60 MPH during active closures. Weather Permitting.
FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-196: The repair of bridge over Shaw Creek will cause a lane closure with temporary traffic signal near MM 7.0.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55: Bridge repair on SR 14/Third St. (US-61) over I-55.
LOOK AHEAD
Friday, May 21 8:00 p.m. through Monday, May 24, 6:00 a.m.: All lanes on I-55 southbound from Mallory to I-240 will be closed to perform bridge repair work. Detours will be provided. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Mississippi River Bridge lighting repair.
Sunday, May 1 through Thursday, May 6, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent lane closures on the Hernando Desoto Bridge to allow for bridge lighting repairs. Weather Permitting.
SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: There will be lane closures on both north and southbound SR 14/Third Street (US-61) over I-55 for bridge repairs.
Restrictions: Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction with a 12’-0” lane restriction.
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: Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 385 to east of Kerrville Rosemark Rd. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. Access to SR 14 from McCalla Rd West will be permanently detoured to Donnell Rd. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
TIPTON COUNTY, SR-59: The emergency slide repair of SR 59 near MM 1.0 will cause a road closure with full detour signed.
TDOT District 49 Random On-Call Signing
Wednesday, April 28 through May 4, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime lane closures to install overhead signs in Madison County on SR 223 NB, MM 14.6–MM 15.0; one lane will be CLOSED. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD:
Wednesday, May 5 through Tuesday, May 11, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures to install overhead signs in Madison County on SR 223 NB “On” ramp to I-40 EB and on
SR 223 NB “On” ramp to I-40 WB. The ramps will be CLOSED. Weather Permitting.
TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair
Wednesday, April 28, through Tuesday, May 4, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime lane closures at various locations on SR-3 (Shelby County), SR-385 (Shelby County), SR 14 (Shelby County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Shelby and Fayette Counties), I-55 and I-240. One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.
Wednesday, April 28, through Tuesday, May 4, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Shelby County at I-40 WB EXIT 8 “Off” ramp to SR 14, I-40 WB EXIT 10 “Off” ramp to
SR 204, I-40 EB EXIT 16 “Off” ramp to SR 177, I-240 WB EXIT 25A “Off” ramp to I-55 SB, I-240 WB EXIT 23B to Airways SB, I-240 EB EXIT 28 “On” ramp from South Parkway, and I-40 EB EXIT 24/25 “Off” ramp to SR 385 WB/I-269 SB and SR 205. Weather Permitting. If weather prohibits, the closures will be on the next available night.
Thursday, April 29, through Wednesday, May 5, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be daytime lane closures at various locations in Lauderdale County, SR 3, MM 7.0–MM 21.0 and SR 209,
MM 15.0–16.2. Flagmen will be used to direct traffic where necessary. Weather Permitting.
LOOK AHEAD:
Wednesday, May 5, through Tuesday, May 11, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Shelby County at I-40 WB EXIT 8 “Off” ramp to SR 14, I-40 EB EXIT 8 “Off” ramp to SR 14 NB, I-40 EB EXIT 8 “On” ramp from SR 14 SB, I-40 WB EXIT 10 “Off” ramp to SR 204, I-40 EB EXIT 16 “Off” ramp to SR 177, I-240 WB EXIT 25A “Off”’ ramp to I-55 SB, I-240 WB EXIT 23B to Airways SB,
I-240 EB EXIT 28 “On” ramp from South Parkway, I-40 EB EXIT 24/25 “Off’ ramp to SR 385 WB/I-269 SB and SR 205, and I-55 SB EXIT 9 “Off’ ramp to Mallory, I-55 NB EXIT 11 “On” ramp from McLemore. Weather Permitting.
TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE
Wednesday, April 28 through Wednesday, May 5, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV to repair pavement and/or retrace pavement markings on an as needed basis.
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