UPPER CUMBERLAND – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and several local governments have significant highway construction going on throughout the Upper Cumberland region that will drastically impact travelers. The following are the traffic advisories for construction throughout the Upper Cumberland for July 30 – Aug. 5, listed by county and an estimated completion date.
Interstate Construction
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 Construction of a truck climbing lane EB near MM 339, including grading, drainage, and paving: No nighttime lane closures are scheduled at this time. Work is in progress on the eastbound exit ramp at MM 340. A temporary detour lane with portable barrier rail has been constructed allowing the contractor to safely remove and replace the existing concrete ramp. Motorists should use caution at the MM 340 exit ramp and as they travel through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is September 2020.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 Resurfacing from the SR-101 ramp to east of SR-1 (US-70): Remaining work on this project includes installing permanent pavement markings, rumble strips, delineators, and permanent signs on I-40 from the Peavine Road exit (MM 322) to the Crab Orchard exit (MM 329). In addition, bridge work will be scheduled for the Daddy’s Creek Bridges near MM 326. The eastbound and westbound lanes may be reduced to one lane with nighttime lane closures. The speed limit will be reduced to 60 mph during working hours. Queue trucks and THP will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is October 2020.
PUTNAM COUNTY I-40 East from MM 296 to MM 298 and I-40 West from MM 287 to 280, near Monterey, core drilling operations: TDOT Materials & Tests will conduct drilling operations to sample asphalt on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 between 9AM – 2PM. During drilling operations, the right lane will be temporarily closed. TDOT maintenance and THP will assist with traffic control.
SMITH COUNTY I-40 Resurfacing and bridge repair at MM 263-267: Nightly, 8 PM – 5 AM, There will be intermittent lane closures on I-40 in both directions for spot milling (MM 263-267). Friday, July 17 at 8PM through Monday, July 20 at 5AM, I-40 westbound will be reduced to one lane at MM 268 for bridge repair. Drivers should expect delays.
Regional Road Work
CLAY AND OVERTON COUNTY Resurfacing (microsurfacing) on SR-294 from Oakley Allons Road (LM 6.8) in Overton County to Willow Grove Road (LM 7.6) in Clay County: The contractor is scheduled to be on site beginning 08/03/20. While on site, contractor will use advanced warning signs and flaggers to close one lane of traffic to allow paving operations. Motorists are encouraged to use caution, obey posted speed limit signs and watch for construction vehicles in the roadway. Estimated project completion date is September 2020.
White and Putnam Counties REGION 2 On-call signing on various interstate and state routes: The contractor will be installing sign footers on the shoulder of various locations on state and interstate routes in Putnam and White Counties. No impact on traffic is anticipated due to these activities, however, please use caution when traveling through these areas when workers are present. Estimated project completion date is July 2020.
State Road Construction
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-1 (US-70) Emergency slope stabilization near LM 26.6: Construction signs, portable barrier rail, and temporary traffic signals have been installed. SR-1 (US-70) has been reduced to one lane between Godsey Road and Renegade Mountain Parkway while slope stabilization is in process. Remaining work may require short term lane closures. Motorists should exercise caution and pay attention to temporary traffic signals as they travel through the work zone.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-101 (Peavine Road) Grading, drainage, and paving from Firetower Road to Westchester/Catoosa Boulevard: Motorists should use caution while driving along Peavine Road and be alert for changes in traffic patterns. The posted speed limit has been reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH within the work zone. Peavine Road will be closed from Fairview Blvd to just past the Catoosa/Westchester intersection with detours posted. Base stone, paving, blasting operations, storm drain installation, and utility relocation are in progress. Temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages may be needed as these construction activities continue. Motorists should reduce speed on Peavine Road and be alert for construction personnel/equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Estimated project completion date is November 2020.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 (US-70N) Resurfacing from SR-1 (US-70) to SR-28 (US-127), and SR-28 (US-127) resurfacing from south of Elmore Road (LM 15) to Huddle Road (LM 17.9), including bridge deck repair: Milling activities and paving are in progress on SR-24 (Elmore Road) and SR-28 (US-127). Other work will include signal loop replacement, catch basin repair, and pavement marking. This work will require temporary nighttime lane closures with traffic control devices and flagging as necessary. Motorists should be alert as conditions are subject to change each night. Estimated project completion date is October 2020.
DEKALB AND WARREN COUNTY SR-56 Construction of bridges and paving from south of Warren-Dekalb County line to East Bryant St: The contractor will continue installing concrete box culverts and drainage structures. Grade work, bridge work, and utility work on the new roadway alignment are ongoing. No change in traffic patterns, traffic is still using the existing SR-56. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction equipment adjacent to the roadway. Flaggers may be present to move equipment across roadway, unload equipment, or complete utility work. A portion of County House Road will be closed to allow the contractor to complete work in that area. Motorists should follow posted signs for County House Road detour until work is complete. Estimated project completion date is May 2022.
FENTRESS AND OVERTON COUNTY SR-85 Emergency slide repairs at various locations: The contractor continues work on the Overton County side of SR-85 and the road remains closed from LM 17.5 to LM 22.2. This closure will remain in effect until the project completion scheduled for 09/30/20. The Fentress County portion of SR-85 remains open to through traffic. A detour route remains in place for Overton SR-85 and motorists are encouraged to continue using the detour route until the road is opened. Estimated project completion date is September 2020.
JACKSON COUNTY SR-151 Construction of a concrete box bridge over Hudson Creek, including grading, drainage and paving: The contractor will close both lanes of SR-151 beginning 06/15/2020 and the road closure will remain in effect until 07/31/2020. Motorists will use designated detour route to bypass SR-151. Detour route for this project will be SR-56 from Gainesboro to SR-52 in Red Boiling Springs. Motorists in Red Boiling Springs will use SR-52 to travel to SR-56. Once the roadway is opened, the contractor will be on site intermittently to complete the project’s work. Estimated project completion date is August 2020.
OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 Resurfacing (microsurfacing) from north of East Netherland Road to south of SR-84; SR-136 resurfacing (microsurfacing) from the Putnam County line to SR-85, including a thin epoxy overlay on the bridge over the Roaring River; and SR-293 resurfacing (microsurfacing) from SR-111 to SR-84: The contractor will be on site continuing work on SR-136, SR-111, and SR-293. During this work, the contractor will have one lane closed and will have a lane closure set up allowing traffic to flow through the work zone with the assistance of flaggers. Motorists are encouraged to obey posted speed limit signs and watch for construction operations within the roadway. On SR-111, the contractor will have one lane of traffic closed in each direction and will utilize advanced warning signs, arrow boards, and traffic cones to direct traffic through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is September 2020.
PUTNAM COUNTY Utility Work on SR-290 (W. 12TH ST.) in both directions from LM 5.81 to LM 6.38:Lane closures will occur between N. Franklin Road and N. Willow Avenue with signage, barrels and 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 2 PM from 07/15/20 through 10/16/20.
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-135 (South Willow Ave.) Resurfacing from south of Grider Road to north of State Street, including bridge expansion joint repair: The contractor will be removing and pouring concrete curb ramps. Nightly lane closures will occur (Sunday through Thursday), during the hours of 9 PM to 6 AM, on SR-135 from South of Grider Rd (LM 7.38) to North of State Street (LM 9.75). Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be alert of all traffic signage, personnel, and equipment. Estimated project completion date is October 2020.
SMITH COUNTY, emergency slope stabilization on U.S. 70 (S.R. 24) near L.M. 12.95: From now through July 2020, U.S. 70 (SR 24) is reduced to one 11-foot lane. Temporary traffic signal in place for traffic control.
VAN BUREN COUNTY On-call pavement marking and the retracing of pavement markings with spray thermoplastic on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor will be performing retracing of pavement markings on various routes throughout Van Buren and Coffee Counties. Routes in Van Buren County include SR-1 and SR-30. Routes in Coffee County include SR-2, SR-16, SR-53, SR-55, and I-24. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be alert of all traffic signage, personnel, and equipment. Estimated project completion date is June 2021.
VANBUREN COUNTY SR-30 Slope stabilization near LM 16.1: The contractor is working on SR-30 north from LM 15.9 to 16.3. The roadway will be reduced to one lane controlled by a traffic signal. Large trucks heading West on SR-30, down the mountain are encouraged to use extreme caution. Estimated project completion date is August 2020.
WHITE COUNTY Grading, drainage and paving at Airport Rd. leading up to Upper Cumberland Regional Airport: The contractor will be performing grading and drainage work along Technology Drive, Airport Road, and SR-136 during this period. Temporary traffic stoppages may be needed as construction progresses. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be alert of all traffic signage, personnel, and equipment.
