DISTRICT 29
HAMILTON COUNTY Tunnel cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on US-11(US-64, SR-2), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on US-127(SR-8), and the Bachman Tubes on US-41 (US-76, S.R.8): On 07/22/20, (8 PM – 6 AM), there will be a tunnel cleaning operation at the McCallie tunnels using a flagging operation, allowing alternate movements in each direction. Later that night the Bachman Tubes tunnel will be cleaned using a signed detour traffic control operation. On 07/23/20, (8 PM – 6 AM), the Stringers Ridge tunnels will be cleaned using a signed detour. Estimated project completion date is June 2021.
[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Micka/CNU182]
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. Double alternating lane closures will be required on I-24 EB and WB on 7/23/20 and single lane closures between 07/26/20 through 07/29/20 from 9 PM and 6 AM. 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 on 07/23/20 and 07/24/20, and between 07/27/20 through 07/29/20 from 9 AM to 6 AM the following morning. Motorists should be aware of the Belvoir Avenue Bridge closure and detour that was put into place on 04/20/20. There is a 45 MPH speed limit reduction throughout the project corridor on I-24. Estimated project completion date is August 2021.
[Bell and Associates Construction, LP/Blevins/CMGC03]
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Resurfacing from the Georgia State line to near the ramp to SR-2 (US-41, US-64, US-11, Cummings Hwy): There will be a paving operation on I-24 EB/WB involving lane closures as follows: Sunday – Thursday (8PM – 6AM). This project is continuous from MM 171 at the Georgia line through MM 178, just west of the US-27 split. Expect significant queueing of traffic. Manned attenuator trucks, variable speed limit signs, and two officers will be assisting in this operation. Estimated project completion date is October 2020.
[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Micka/CNT374]
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Watch for trucks entering and exiting project.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. I-75 NB to I-24 WB split has been moved back 1500 feet from its previous location. Welcome Center traffic intending to use I-24 WB now, will have to detour on I-75 NB to Exit 3. Detailed detour information will be available at the Welcome Center. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH throughout the interchange.
[C.W. Matthews Contracting Company, Inc./Blevins/DB1801]
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. 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. Saturday, 07/25/20) 7 AM A ramp closure will be in place for Northbound US-27 Ramp to West 4th Street. This closure will begin at 7AM Saturday, 07/25/20 and will reopen on Tuesday, 09/15/20. There will be three signed detours for accessing West 4th Street: Carter Street, Martin Luther King Blvd. and Manufacturer’s Road. The Carter Street detour will take northbound US-27 ramp (EXIT 1A) to Carter St. / Martin Luther King Blvd. / Broad St. to W. 4th Street. The Martin Luther King Blvd. detour will take Northbound US-27 ramp (EXIT 1B) to Martin Luther King Blvd. / Broad St. to W. 4th Street. The Manufacturer’s Road detour will take Northbound US-27 ramp to Manufacturer’s Rd. / Southbound US27 to W. 4th Street. 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 Inspection on I-75 in both directions from MM 0.0 to MM 14.5: Region 2 Bridge Inspection will be inspecting the bridges on I-75 on 07/23/20 and 07/27/20 from 7 AM – 5 PM. These will be mobile operations with an attenuator truck closing the shoulder.
HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Bridge Maintenance on SR-29 (US-27) northbound at LM 11.6: Region 2 Bridge Maintenance will be patching potholes on US-27 over falling Water Creek on 07/30/20 starting at 9 AM. One lane will be closed for this work.
HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-2 (DODDS AVE.) in both directions from LM 10.10 to LM 11.65: On 07/28/20 between 9 PM and 6 AM, there will be lane closures in both directions for maintenance activities.
HAMILTON COUNTY TDOT Maintenance on SR-8 (WESTSIDE DR.) both directions from LM 5.25 to LM 5.73: On 07/28/20 from 9 PM to 6 AM, there will be one lane closed in either direction on Westside Drive as TDOT Materials and Tests division takes core samples.
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-320 (E. BRAINERD RD.) westbound from LM 3.29 to LM 5.77: Lane closure between Shady Rest Road and Greens Road with flaggers, signage, barrels and/or cones. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. Traffic may be reduced to a single lane in some locations between 9 AM to 3 PM from 07/20/20 through 07/29/20.
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-8 (SIGNAL MOUNTAIN RD.) northbound from LM 11.85 to LM 11.95:A shoulder and single lane closure between Citygreen Way and Hedgewood Drive. 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 on 07/29/20.
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-8 (TAFT HWY.) northbound at LM 21.15:A lane closure will be in place at the intersection of Taft Highway and McAmis Road with signage and flaggers present. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. Traffic may be reduced to a single lane in some locations between 9 AM to 3 PM from 07/09/20 through 08/05/20.
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-8 (TAFT HWY.) northbound at LM 22.97:A lane closure will occur at the intersection of Taft Highway and Corral Road with signage and flaggers present. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. Traffic may be reduced to a single lane in some locations between 9 AM to 3 PM from 07/09/20 through 08/05/20.
HAMILTON COUNTY Utility Work on SR-8 (W. MAIN ST.) eastbound from LM 8.26 to LM 7.3: Mobile lane closures along W. Main Street from Cowart Street to Central Avenue as crews transition work zone. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present between 9 AM to 2 PM from 05/28/20 through 08/05/20.
HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) Repair of the bridge over Big Soddy Creek (LM 20.6): During this report period the contractor will have traffic restricted with one lane of SR-29 south-bound closed over Big Soddy Creek. Additionally, one lane of SR-111 southbound will be closed as it approaches the SR-29 junction. Estimated project completion date is May 2021.
[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU046]
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 grading, drainage and paving. Extra care should be taken while trucks entering & exiting the roadway. Additional flaggers will be onsite as needed. 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: Lane closures and flagging operations will be required on SR-317, Apison Pike, to install power poles and transfer lines. The flagging operations will be performed on 07/23/20, 07/27/20, 07/28/20, and 07/29/20 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. Estimated project completion date is June 2025.
[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336]