In early January 2025, road construction projects across West Tennessee will be impacting traffic with both daytime and nighttime lane closures in Region 4. These closures aim to facilitate repairs and new installations in the 21 counties in the area.
**District 47 Updates:**
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– **Carroll County**: Ongoing work on SR-76 (US-79) from near SR-77 to Cutlip Lane includes grading and paving, causing lane closures. Meadowbrook Lane and Big Buck Road remain closed, with detours provided. Intersection improvements on SR-22 at Clyde Road and Lexington Street will also impact lanes.
– **Dyer County**: SR-211 bridge inspection over the North Fork Forked Deer River will result in outside lane closures.
– **Gibson/Carroll County**: Roadwork on SR-76 (US-79) from Cades-Atwood Road to SR-77 involves lane closures. Traffic has been shifted to newly constructed lanes as of November 11th, with ongoing work under traffic.
– **Obion County**: Resurfacing on SR22 from SR5 to SR21 will cause lane closures.
**District 48 Updates:**
– **Chester County**: Repairs on U.S. 45 bridges will begin on October 1, 2024, impacting southbound lanes.
– **Hardin County**: Rehabilitation on SR128 over the Pickwick Dam will lead to temporary lane closures.
– **Madison County**: Pothole patching on I-40 will result in lane closures on January 3rd.
**District 49 Updates:**
– **Fayette County**: Construction on SR-222 affects the I-40 interchange, with temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits. SR-76 construction will reduce lanes, with temporary signals at Lagrange Road.
– **Shelby County**: Several projects including roadway widening on SR-175 and SR-4, bridge maintenance on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, and I-55 interchange modifications will cause lane closures. Speed limits have been reduced in affected areas.
– **Tipton County**: Safety improvements at US-51 and Kenwood Avenue will lead to lane closures.
For up-to-date information on construction activity, travelers can use the SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic, dial 511, or follow TDOT on Twitter at https://twitter.com/myTDOT and West Tennessee updates at https://twitter.com/NicLawrenceTDOT. Travelers are encouraged to check conditions before traveling and avoid distractions while driving.
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Sevier Avenue Streetscape Project Open House
The City of Knoxville will host an open house meeting to discuss the Sevier Avenue Streetscape Project, a $19.2 million investment that includes ADA-compliant sidewalks, a new railroad crossing, streetlights, traffic signals, a roundabout, and upgraded utilities. The project will start later this month and continue until summer 2026, with minimal traffic disruptions and maintained access to local businesses and schools. An open house event will be held at South Knoxville Elementary School on January 9, 2025, to inform the community about the project. Accessibility support and accommodations are available as needed, with more details on the City of Knoxville’s official news page.