Roadway Activity Report for East and Middle Tennessee

Road construction updates for East and Middle Tennessee are listed for September 5-11, 2024.

The following roadway activities are scheduled for East and Middle Tennessee from September 5 to 11, 2024. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and be aware of potential delays in the work zones.

**Cumberland County:**

– **SR-28 (US-127):** Bridge construction and paving from north of I-40 to near Potato Farm Road. Temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages are necessary. North Grace Hill Drive is closed; motorists should use South Grace Hill Drive as a detour.

– **SR-1 (US-70 W.):** Utility work in both directions from Glade Creek Rd to Old Ridge Rd, and from Randolph to Falls Rd, with lane closures from 8 am to 3:30 pm.

– **SR-101 (Peavine Rd.):** Utility work from north of I-40 to Dartmoor-Snead Drive with flagging operations from 8 am to 3 pm.

– **SR-24 (US-70 N.):** Multiple utility works with lane closures from Farris Rd to east of Bell Rd, and from Randolph to Miller Ct, from 8 am to 3:30 pm.

– **SR-68:** Intermittent stoppages and lane closures from Cox Valley Road to Old Grandview Hwy from 9 am to 2 pm.

– **SR-1 (US-70):** Bridge replacement over the Obed River with a road closure and detour via Northside Drive (SR-462).

– **SR-1 and SR-101:** Resurfacing activities with lane closures.

– **SR-28 (Main Street, US-127):** Downtown pedestrian improvements with construction activities and potential lane closures.

– **SR-28 and SR-68:** Grading, drainage, signals, and paving with frequent construction equipment entering and exiting the work zone.

– **SR-298:** Resurfacing operations with temporary lane closures.

– **SR-462:** Construction activities with lane closures near Interstate Drive.

**Dekalb County:**

– **SR-26 (US-70):** Grading, drainage, and retaining wall construction with temporary lane closures and periodic traffic stoppages.

**Jackson County:**

– **SR-135:** Rockfall mitigation with road closures and detour routes.

– **SR-53 and SR-56:** Resurfacing and bridge repair work with flaggers and traffic control.

– **SR-85:** Bridge repair over Indian Creek with one lane controlled by temporary traffic signals.

**Putnam County:**

– **SR-136:** Construction activities with temporary lane closures and periodic traffic stoppages.

– **I-40:** Paving operations with on and off-ramp closures from MM 274 to MM 281.

– **SR-135:** Bridge construction with road closures and detour routes.

– **SR-24 (US-70N):** Bridge repair over Falling Water River with one lane controlled by temporary signals.

– **SR-24:** Resurfacing activities with temporary lane closures.

**White County:**

– **SR-111:** Resurfacing work with potential lane closures for punch list activities.

**District 28:**

– **Bledsoe County:**

– **SR-28 (US-127):** Road maintenance with lane closures.

– **SR-285:** Resurfacing and safety device installation with lane closures.

– **SR-30 and SR-443:** Grade work and widening on Summer City Road.

– **SR-301:** Resurfacing with lane closures.

– **Coffee County:**

– **SR-55:** Utility work and bridge replacement with temporary lane shifts.

– **I-24:** Bridge replacement with rolling roadblocks for utility line work.

– **Old Decherd Road:** Bridge replacement over Wagner Creek with road closures and detour routes.

– **Franklin County:**

– **SR-127:** Resurfacing with flagging operations from 7 AM to 7 PM.

– **Marion County:**

– **I-24:** Resurfacing operations from east of Big Fiery Gizzard Creek to near SR-27.

– **SR-108:** Resurfacing with lane closures controlled by flaggers.

– **Van Buren County:**

– **SR-285 (Mooneyham-Lonewood Rd.):** Utility work with flagging operations.

– **SR-30 and SR-53:** Miscellaneous safety improvements with intermittent lane closures.

– **Warren County:**

– **SR-1 (US-70S):** Resurfacing with potential lane closures for paving operations.

– **SR-108:** Resurfacing with lane closures for wrap-up operations.

– **White County:**

– **SR-136:** Bridge repair over the Caney Fork River with flagging operations.

**District 29:**

– **Bradley County:**

– **I-75:** Interchange modifications with foundation drilling for new traffic signal poles and nighttime lane closures for resurfacing.

– **SR-60:** Widening and storm drainage installation with intermittent flagging operations.

– **SR-312 (Harrison Pk.):** Utility work with lane closures.

– **SR-311 and SR-74:** Resurfacing work with lane closures.

– **Hamilton County:**

– **I-24:** Bridge maintenance and interchange reconstruction with lane closures and traffic management.

– **SR-153:** Maintenance operations with lane reduction.

– **SR-17:** Bridge deck repair with lane closures.

– **SR-2 (E. 23rd St.):** Utility work with nighttime lane closures.

– **SR-319 (Dupont Pkwy.):** Utility construction with lane closures.

– **SR-320 (E. Brainerd Rd.):** Utility work with lane closures.

– **SR-8 (E. Main St. and Ringgold Rd.):** Utility work with lane closures.

– **I-124 (US-27):** Lane closures for various construction activities.

– **SR-29 (US-27):** Resurfacing with lane closures.

– **McMinn County:**

– **SR-2 (US-Hwy. 11):** Utility work with flagging operations.

– **SR-39:** Bridge construction with lane reductions.

– **Meigs County:**

– **SR-60:** Drainage structure construction with lane closures.

– **W. Memorial Drive:** Bridge replacement over Decatur Branch with road closures.

– **Polk County:**

– **SR-68:** Bridge construction over Brush Creek with lane closures controlled by a temporary traffic signal system.

– **Rhea County:**

– **SR-29 (US-27):** Resurfacing with daytime lane closures.

**Region-Wide:**

– **Various State Routes:** Crack sealing with mobile closures.

– **Interstate and State Routes:** Guardrail repair with short-term closures.

– **Chattanooga SmartWay ITS:** Preventative and unscheduled maintenance with short-term closures.

– **Interstate Routes:** Cable barrier installation with shoulder closures.

– **Concrete Pavement Repair:** Work in Bradley County with half ramp closures for repairs.

– **Cable Barrier Repair:** Short-term shoulder closures for cable rail repair.

**Restrictions:**

– **Cumberland County:** SR-1 bridge over Obed River closed.

– **Jackson County:** SR-135 rockfall mitigation and bridge repair with lane reductions.

– **Putnam County:** SR-135 bridge construction with road closures.

– **Franklin County:** Old Decherd Road bridge replacement with road closures.

– **Hamilton County:** I-24 interchange reconstruction with road and ramp closures.

– **Meigs County:** W. Memorial Drive bridge replacement with road closures.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution and follow all traffic control signage and instructions while traveling through these areas. For more information, please visit the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s website.

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Davidson County Metro Construction Projects Overview

This report lists active or recently active Metro construction projects in Davidson County that exceed one acre, as of September 3, 2024, according to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Water Quality division. For more information, contact Anna Kuoppamaki, Stormwater GIS Analyst, at 615-862-4792 or via email.