DISTRICT 29
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. Bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, at North and South Terrace approaching the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, and on Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge. Single interior lane closures will occur on I-24 EB and WB between MM 182 and 184 to support demolition of the Belvoir Avenue Bridge. Additionally, there will be single lane closures in the north and south directions of Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge and at the intersections with North and South Terrace. These closures will occur between 9 PM and 6 AM on Thursday 05/14/2020 and resume between Sunday 5/17/2020 and Wednesday 5/20/2020. Motorists should be aware of the Belvoir Avenue Bridge closure and detour that was put into place on 04/20/2020. There is a 45 MPH speed limit reduction throughout the project corridor on I-24. Estimated project completion date is August 2021. Estimated project completion date is August 2021.
[Bell and Associates Construction, LP/Blevins/CMGC03]
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Watch for trucks entering and exiting project. Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB MM 1, I-75 SB MM 3 and I-24 EB MM 184.0 Traffic pacing may occur throughout interchange Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 PM and 6 AM. Additionally, there may intermittent shoulder closures at various locations for access to the median and roadside areas. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH throughout the interchange.
[C.W. Matthews Contracting Company, Inc./Blevins/DB1801]
HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Contractor on I-75 in both directions from MM 4 to MM 6: Starting on 04/20/20 and extending for three to four weeks, geotechnical crews will be conducting drilling operations during daytime hours to evaluate the soil conditions in this area for a future improvement project. A majority of this work will take place off of the roadway but may require some short-term shoulder closures. Workers will be present in this area.
[S and ME/Maintenance/MAINT]
HAMILTON COUNTY US-27 (I-124) Widening from I-24/US-27 interchange to north of the Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River, including widening the Olgiati Bridge: Work on this project continues with activities occurring in the median of US-27. Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the activity area. Additionally, the southbound ramp from W. Main St. to southbound US-27 has been temporarily closed and will remain so until further notice. Detours are posted. Motorists should pay close attention to the detour signage posted. The speed limit on US-27 in the construction zone remains 45 MPH. Weather permitting; the contractor may implement temporary lane/shoulder closures on weeknights between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM. At least one lane will remain open in each direction on US-27. Monday 05/18/20 and Tuesday 05/19/20 from 7PM to 6AM: a temporary lane closures will be in place for US-27 northbound from Martin Luther King Blvd. to the Olgiati Bridge for shifting traffic to the right at the south end of the Olgiati Bridge. During this closure the US-27 northbound ramp from 4th Street will be closed and traffic will be detoured 4th Street / Chestnut / Martin Luther King Blvd. / US-27 northbound Ramp. Additionally, a temporary lane closure will be in place for US-27 southbound from the Olgiati Bridge to 6th Street for instrument readings. No ramp traffic will be affected by this closure. Wednesday 05/20/20, 9AM to 3PM: a temporary ramp closure will be in place for the US-27 Northbound on ramp from 4th Street for completing the concrete shoulder. During this ramp closure US-27 northbound traffic will be detoured 4th Street / Chestnut / Martin Luther King Blvd. / US-27 northbound ramp. RESTRICTIONS: I-124 (US-27)Northbound Exit 1C 4th St. Off Ramp: No oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27)Southbound Exit 1C 4th St Of Ramp: No oversize/over dimensional loads; I-124 (US-27) Southbound Exit 1-B Martin Luther King Blvd. Off Ramp: No oversized/over dimensional loads; Martin Luther King Blvd. between Chestnut St. and Gateway Ave.: No oversized/over dimensional loads.
[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Micka/CNP230]
HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Bridge Maintenance on SR-60 (STATE HWY. 60) in both directions at LM 3.1: The roadway will be reduced to one lane using a flagging operation on 5/19/20 from 9AM until 4PM for maintenance of the bridge over Tennessee River.
HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Contractor on SR-8 (US-127/SIGNAL MOUNTAIN BLVD.) in both directions from LM 14 to LM 16.5: Beginning on 04/01/20, geotechnical contract crews will begin conducting drilling operations to evaluate the roadway for a future improvement project. These operations are estimated to continue on weekdays during daytime hours for approximately five weeks. The contractor will begin work at 9 AM each day and work as long as possible. There are ten sites between SR-27/Suck Creek Rd. to past Shoal Creek Rd. that the contactor will be investigating during this time period. During drilling operations, the roadway will be temporarily reduced to one lane. Drivers are encouraged to be patient and alert as they travel through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is May 2020.
[S and ME/Maintenance/MAINT]
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-27 (MARKET ST.) southbound from LM 4.54 to LM 4.54: Sidewalk and lane closures will occur between W. 14th Street and Station Street along Market Street. Signage and barricades will be present. Pedestrians should be aware of the sidewalk detour. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 AM and 3 PM from 05/18/20 through 05/27/20, not including the Memorial Day weekend.
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-319 (HIXSON PK.) eastbound from LM 7.16 to LM 7.16: Shoulder and single lane closures will occur between Templeton Lane and Cassandra Smith Road at 5993 Hixson Pike. Signage and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 AM and 3 PM from 04/20/20 through 05/20/20.
HAMILTON COUNTY Cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on SR-2 (US-64, US-11), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on SR-8 (US-127), and the Bachman Tubes on SR-8 (US-76, US-41): The McCallie Tunnel will be cleaned Wednesday, May 20th under a flagging operation that will only allow alternate movement in each direction thru the tunnels. Later that night the Stringers Ridge Tunnel will be cleaned under a signed detour traffic control operation. Estimated project completion date is June 2020.
[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Micka/CNT196]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (US-64, US-11) Improvement of the intersection at Edgmon Road in Collegedale (LM 22.7), including grading, drainage and paving:During this report period, the contractor will be performing clearing and grubbing operation along the SR-2, WB travel lane. The roadway will be reduced to one lane using a flagging operation to accommodate this operation. Motorists should be aware of trucks and equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Estimated project completion date is May 2021.
[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU012]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-317 (Apison Pike) Improvement project from SR-321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road) to east of Layton Lane:The contractor has installed a lane shift on SR-317 (Apison Pike) near the intersection of SR 321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd.) at the current four-lane section. Two lanes will remain open at all times. Utility work is currently taking place and flaggers will assist with traffic control as necessary to allow for equipment and materials delivery. Estimated project completion date is June 2025.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336]
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-127/SIGNAL MOUNTAIN BLVD.) in both directions from the Space House to the bottom of mountain: Due to the road being washed out, traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction at this location.
[GeoStabilization International, LLC /Maintenance/MAINT]
