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West Tennessee Weekly Construction July 14-21, 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-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.

DYER COUNTY, SR-20: The repair of bridge on US 412 (SR 20) over SR-104 will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-76 (W. Main Street): Wednesday, July 21 through Friday, July 23: Railroad work will cause SR 76 to be closed near Humboldt.

 

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.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021: Old Jackson Road closed between North Broadway Road and Thomas Road. Detour routes will be posted.

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.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-356: There will be possible lane closures eastbound and westbound on SR 356 from SR 54 to near US 79 (SR 76) for resurfacing.

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 closed. Claude Tucker Road north from Cloys Road to Section Line Road 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.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR 54: There will be possible lane closure in both directions on SR 54 from near South Parkway Street (LM 12.71) to near Thompson Creek Road for resurfacing.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR 89: The resurfacing with bituminous seal coat from north of SR 190 to the Kentucky state line will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.

TDOT DISTRICT 47 MAINTENANCE

Wednesday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 21, 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

DECATUR COUNTY, I-40: The resurfacing on I-40 from the Henderson County line to the Benton County line.

Wednesday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 21, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: Speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH during active closures. There will be nighttime temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 east and westbound from MM 120 to MM 126 for milling and OGFC paving operations.

HARDEMAN COUNTY, SR-125: Thursday, July 15 and Friday, July 16: The roadway will be CLOSED at LM 27.98 (south of Silerton) for bridge repair.

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. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Temporary signal is in place with 11ft restrictions.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-128: The grading, drainage and paving on SR 128 from south of Pyburns Drive to north of SR 226 (Airport Road). Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Temporary signal is in place with 11ft restrictions.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-1: There will be temporary daytime lane closures east and westbound on SR 1 for repair of bridges on SR 1 over I-40. One lane will always remain open.

Wednesday, July 14 through Wednesday July 21, 7:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 East and Westbound from MM 65 to MM 67 to allow for repairs of the SR1 bridge over I-40 MM66. Lane closures will be performed in conjunction with Resurfacing on I-40, contract CNU357, if necessary.

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 SR 19) 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: Thursday, July 15, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on I-40 MM 74

MM 79.0 east and westbound for pothole repair.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-1 (US 70): The resurfacing with cold in-place recycling (CIR) on U.S. 70 (S.R. 1) from near Key Senter Road to the Carroll County line including bridge repair.

Wednesday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 21, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures in both directions from near Key Senter Road to the Carroll County line for construction activities. One lane will remain open at all times.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 28, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures in both directions from near Key Senter Road to the Carroll County line for construction activities. One lane will remain open at all times.

MADISON COUNTY, I-40:

Wednesday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 21, 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, July 21 through Wednesday, July 28, 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: Resurfacing on I-40 westbound from the Haywood County Line to near Lower Brownsville Rd Wednesday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 21, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime temporary inside and outside lane closures on I-40 westbound from MM 67.1 to MM 74.4 for OGFC paving operations. Additionally, there will be intermittent shoulder closures during daytime hours to allow for placement of underdrain endwalls. Speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH during active closures.

 

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, July 14 through Wednesday, July 21, 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, July 21 through Wednesday, July 28, 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.

Friday, July 23, 7:00 p.m. through Monday, July 26, 6:00 a.m.:  I-40 both east and westbound will have intermittent lane closures from MM 85.5 to MM 86.5. Median crossovers will be utilized during this time frame to allow crews to safely set beams at the Watson Rd. overpass bridge. For a majority of the weekend, either eastbound or westbound traffic will have 2 through lanes depending on which portion of the bridge is being worked. For example, if crews are setting beams on the South portion of the bridge, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane and use the temporary crossover to shift traffic to the westbound side, while westbound traffic will still have 2 though lanes. If crews are setting beams on the North portion of the bridge, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane and use the temporary crossover to shift traffic to the eastbound side, while the eastbound traffic will still have 2 through lanes. 

MADISON COUNTY, (US 45) SR-5: There will be possible lane closures in both directions on SR 5 from LM 21.58 to LM 21.72 for resurfacing.

TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:

Wednesday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 21, 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 27.0 (LM 0.00) to near

Exit 35 MM 35.0 (LM 8.00).

Wednesday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 20, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have lane closures for nighttime resurfacing operations. Speed limit will be reduced to 60 MPH during active closures. Weather Permitting.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-76: The resurfacing on SR 76 from SR 57 to SR 193, including bridge repair will cause temporary lane closures daily.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-196: The resurfacing on SR-196 from Hickory Withe Rd. to US-70 (SR-1) will cause temporary lane closures daily.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-196: The repair of bridge over Shaw Creek will cause a lane closure with temporary traffic signal near MM 7.0.

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-88: The resurfacing on SR 88 from Dee Webb Road to Key Corner Road will cause temporary lane closures daily.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40:  Mississippi River will be closed indefinitely. https://www.tn.gov/tdot/news/2021/5/11/i-40-hernando-desoto-bridge-shut-down-for-repairs.html

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40:  The interchange at Whitten Road (Eastbound Exit 14 Ramp)

Wednesday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: The right turn lane along the I-40 eastbound Exit 14 Ramp and the outside East and Westbound lanes along Kirby Whitten Road at the intersection of the ramp will be closed for drainage work and installing curb ramps. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-1 (US-70) & SR-15 (US-64):

Wednesday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nightly lane closures between SR 15 (US 64) and SR 177 to upgrade existing curb access ramps to current ADA standards. Resurfacing will follow. Weather Permitting

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-1 (US-70):

Wednesday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nightly lane closures between I-40 and Tillman St. Existing curb access ramps are being upgraded to current ADA standards. Resurfacing will follow. Weather Permitting

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-3: Resurfacing on SR 3 (US 51) from Stage Rd. to near Millington Rd.

 

Wednesday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 20, 7:00 p.m.-6:00a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT closures with one lane to remain open on SR-3 north and southbound from Stage Rd. to near Millington Rd. to allow for resurfacing and safety improvements. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-4: The grading, drainage, construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge, retaining walls and paving on US 78 (SR 4) from the Mississippi State line (LM-0.00) to south of Shelby Drive (LM-1.48).

LOOK AHEAD:

Wednesday, July 21, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on Lamar Avenue (SR-4) NB and SB between Davidson Road and Tuggle Road for the purpose of pouring concrete on the Holmes Road Bridge. If weather prohibits, the closures will be on Thursday, July 22 and Friday, July 23, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-4: Bridge Repair over Nonconnah Creek: Closed through January 31, 2022: The northbound outside (right) lane will be closed with two lanes to remain open between American Way and I-240 for bridge repairs. Weather Permitting.

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.

SHELBY COUNTY, US 72 (SR-86):

Wednesday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 20, 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: There will be lane closures going southbound US 72 for construction of pedestrian facilities.

TIPTON COUNTY, SR-59: The resurfacing on SR-59 from SR-178 to US-51, including bridge repair will cause temporary lane closures daily.

TIPTON COUNTY, SR-179: The resurfacing on SR-179 from SR-14 to the Haywood County Line will cause temporary lane closures daily.

TDOT DISTRICT 49 MAINTENANCE:

Thursday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 21, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all Interstates and State Routes in District 49 for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair: Wednesday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby, Tipton, and Lauderdale Counties), 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, July 14 through Tuesday, July 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Shelby County at I-40 EB EXIT 8 “On” ramp from SR 14. Weather Permitting. If weather prohibits, the closures will be on the next available night.

Thursday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 21, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be daytime lane closures at various locations in Shelby County on SR 388 EB and WB, MM 1.0–MM 2.2, SR 175 EB and WB, MM 17.0–MM 17.9, SR 3 NB and SB (Tipton and Lauderdale Counties), in Lauderdale County on SR 19 EB and WB, MM 18.8–MM 24.0, SR 209 SB, MM 15.6 – MM 15.8, in Fayette County on SR 194 NB, MM 23.0–MM 23.1, SR 196 SB, MM 23.4–MM 23.8, SR 59 NB, MM 3.8–3.9. Flagmen will be used to direct traffic where necessary. Weather Permitting.

 

LOOK AHEAD:

Wednesday, July 21 through Tuesday, July 27, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Shelby County at I-40 EB EXIT 8 “On” ramp from SR 14, and I-55 NB EXIT 7 to NB SR 14 (Third Street/ US 51). Weather Permitting. If weather prohibits, the closures will be on the next available night.

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