The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has released a comprehensive schedule of roadway activities for Region 2, covering parts of East and Middle Tennessee, for the week of September 19-25, 2024. The report outlines various maintenance, construction, and utility work that will affect traffic flow across multiple counties. Here are the details:
**District 27**
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– **I-40 Westbound at MM 316:** Shoulder repair operations from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM on September 25-26, with intermittent right lane and shoulder closures.
– **SR-28 (US-127):** Ongoing bridge construction and paving with temporary lane closures and periodic traffic stoppages. North Grace Hill Drive at SR-28 is closed for construction.
– **SR-1 (US-70 W) and SR-24 (US-70 N):** Multiple utility works causing lane closures from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, until September 30.
– **SR-101 (Peavine Rd):** Utility work with flagging operations from 8 AM to 3 PM until September 30.
– **SR-1 (US-70) over Obed River:** Bridge replacement with a detour via Northside Drive (SR-462).
– **SR-101 and SR-28:** Resurfacing activities causing shoulder and lane closures.
– **SR-462 from SR-28 to SR-298:** Paving operations with intermittent lane closures and traffic shifts.
– **SR-26 (US-70):** Grading, drainage, and retaining wall construction with temporary lane closures and periodic traffic stoppages.
– **SR-52 (E. Central Ave.):** Drainage structure repair causing shoulder closures from 7 AM to 3 PM, Monday to Friday.
– **SR-135:** Rockfall mitigation work with road closure and detour in place.
– **SR-53 and SR-56:** Resurfacing and bridge repair work with intermittent flagging operations.
– **I-40:** Maintenance work with lane reductions and rolling roadblocks.
– **SR-136:** Construction with temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages.
– **SR-135:** Bridge construction with road closure and detour in place.
– **SR-24 (US-70N):** Bridge repair with temporary traffic signal control.
– **SR-111:** Resurfacing with intermittent lane closures.
**District 28**
– **SR-28 (Main St.):** Maintenance work due to a sinkhole.
– **SR-285 and SR-301:** Resurfacing work with single lane closures controlled by flaggers.
– **I-24:** Bridge replacement at Exit 105 with alternating lane closures.
– **SR-55:** Roadway widening and bridge replacement with temporary lane shifts.
– **SR-55 over Little Duck River:** Lane reduction for bridge repair until July 31, 2025.
– **Old Decherd Road:** Bridge replacement with road closure and detour.
– **SR-127:** Flagging operations for resurfacing activities.
– **SR-50 (US-64):** Bridge repair with lane reduction until May 31, 2025.
– **I-24:** Rolling roadblock for drainage system repairs on weekends.
– **SR-156:** Inspection of the Shelby Rhinehart bridge causing daily lane closures.
– **I-24:** Resurfacing operations with night-time lane closures.
**District 29**
– **I-75 and SR-60:** Utility and resurfacing work with lane closures and traffic pattern changes.
– **SR-311, SR-40 (US-64), and SR-74:** Resurfacing work with intermittent lane closures.
– **I-24:** Bridge maintenance and interchange reconstruction causing nightly lane closures and traffic shifts.
– **SR-319, SR-320, and SR-8:** Utility work with lane and shoulder closures.
**Region-Wide**
– **Various State Routes:** Crack sealing, guardrail repairs, and cable barrier installation with mobile closures and lane reductions.
**Restrictions**
– **Cumberland County:** SR-1 (US-70) over Obed River closed.
– **Jackson County:** SR-135 closed from LM 6.31 to 7.76.
– **Hamilton County:** Moore Road and McBrien Road over I-24 closed.
– **Meigs County:** Box bridge on W Memorial Drive over Decatur Branch closed.
Motorists are advised to use caution and be aware of construction personnel and equipment while navigating these areas. For more information, visit the TDOT website.
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