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 June 18-24, listed by county and an estimated completion date.
Interstate Construction
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: The contractor will be retrofitting sidewalk curb ramps at the intersection of Elmore Road and SR-28 (US-127) and at the intersection of Elmore Road and Livingston Avenue. Temporary night time lane closures will be required for these activities. The contractor will conduct the lane closures with traffic control devices and/or flagging as necessary. Motorists should be alert as conditions are subject to change each night. Estimated project completion date is October 2020.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 Construction of a truck climbing lane EB near MM 339, including grading, drainage, and paving: The contractor continues work on the eastbound exit ramp on interstate I-40 at MM 340. A temporary detour lane has been installed allowing the contractor to remove and replace the existing concrete ramp. Night time lane closures will be required as the contractor resets portable barrier rail on the exit ramp. Construction signs, guardrail (westbound), and portable barrier rail (eastbound) have been installed on I-40. Motorists should use caution at the mm 340 exit ramp and be aware of construction traffic in 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): The contractor will be performing resurfacing activities on I-40 from the Peavine Road exit (MM 322) to the Crab Orchard exit (MM 329). The eastbound and westbound lanes will be reduced to one lane with night time lane closures. The speed limit will be reduced to 60 mph during working hours. Queue trucks and THP will assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is October 2020.
Cumberland and Putnam Counties REGION 2 On-call signing on various interstate and state routes:Beginning on 05/17/20, the contractor will installing concrete footers on the shoulder of I-40 East at mile marker 287.1 in Putnam County and on I-40 West at mile marker 319.2 in Cumberland County. Please be aware that the shoulders will be closed at those locations. Please use caution when traveling through the area. Estimated project completion date is June 2020.
PUTNAM COUNTY Utility Work on I-40 at MM 280: Shoulder closures will occur on the on and off ramps at I-40 and SR-56 with signage, and flaggers. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zones. Work will be from 06/18 thru 06/26/20 during the hours of 8 AM to 3 PM.
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. Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m. through Monday, June 22 at 5 a.m., I-40 westbound will be reduced to one lane for bridge repair. Drivers should expect delays.
State Road Construction
Clay 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 Clay and Overton County. Routes in Clay County include SR-52. Routes in Overton County include SR-52, SR-84, SR-85, SR-111, and SR-294. 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.
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: The contractor will be retrofitting sidewalk curb ramps at the intersection of Elmore Road and SR-28 (US-127) and at the intersection of Elmore Road and Livingston Avenue. Temporary night time lane closures will be required for these activities. The contractor will conduct the lane closures with traffic control devices and/or flagging as necessary. Motorists should be alert as conditions are subject to change each night. Estimated project completion date is October 2020.
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. The portable barrier rail has been shifted in place to allow milling and paving on the roadway. This work may require short term lane stoppages. 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. Base stone, paving, 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.
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 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 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. Motorist should follow posted signs for County House Road detour until work is complete. Estimated project completion date is May 2022.
FENTRESS COUNTY SR-52 Resurfacing (microsurfacing) from SR-296 to the Morgan County line, including bridge deck and expansion joint repair; SR-296 resurfacing (microsurfacing) from SR-28 (US-127) to SR-52; and SR-28 (US-127) resurfacing (microsurfacing) from south of Airport Road to near the Old US-127S ramp: The contractor has completed all paving operations. The contractor will be on site intermittently to perform punch list work. During this work, the contractor will have one lane shut down and will utilize flaggers to control traffic through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is September 2020.
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 08/15/2020. During this time, motorists will have to use the designated detour route to bypass SR-151. During the road closure, the contractor will remove the existing bridge at LM 3.50 and will replace it with a pre-cast box culvert. Once the bridge is replaced, the contractor will pave a transition to each side of the bridge and then the roadway will be opened back up to traffic. Detour route for this project will be SR-56 from SR-151 to Red Boiling Springs. Estimated project completion date is August 2020.
JACKSON COUNTY SR-85 Resurfacing (microsurfacing) from the Smith County line to SR-56 and SR-262 resurfacing (microsurfacing) from the Macon County line to the Cumberland River Bridge:The contractor will continue paving operations and crews are currently working on SR-85 and will then move to complete SR-262. During this work, one lane of the road will be closed and flaggers will be used to control the flow of traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution in the work zone and obey posted speed limits. Estimated project completion date is September 2020.
Overton 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 Clay and Overton County. Routes in Clay County include SR-52. Routes in Overton County include SR-52, SR-84, SR-85, SR-111, and SR-294. 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.
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 beginning 06/17/20 installing new guardrail terminals on SR-111 from LM 1.69 to 9.39. During this work, the contractor will utilize shoulder closures and will have advanced warning signs to warn motorists of the work. The contractor is scheduled to begin resurfacing operations 07/10/20. During this work, contractor will have one lane closed and will use arrow board and traffic drums and cones to facilitate the flow of traffic through the work zone. During resurfacing operations on SR-136 and SR-293, the contractor will close one lane and will use flaggers to control traffic flow through the work zone. Estimated project completion date is September 2020.
OVERTON COUNTY SR-294 Bridge repair over Big Eagle Creek: The contractor has completed work on the superstructure of the bridge and both lanes of traffic are now opened. The contractor will be on site intermittently performing punchlist work to complete the project. During this work, the contractor will use flaggers and will have the roadway reduced to one lane. Advanced warning signs will be used when flaggers are present. Estimated project completion date is June 2020.
OVERTON COUNTY S.I.A. Grading, drainage and paving on Oak Hill Road from Rickman Road to near SR-111: The contractor currently has Oak Hill Road closed to through traffic. This road closure is scheduled to remain in place until 07/06/20. The closure of Oak Hill Road will be from Old SR-42 to the entrance of Fitzgerald’s. During this closure, motorists wishing to access Tanimura Plant should do so from SR-111 side; motorists wishing to access Fitzgerald’s should also do so from SR-111. A detour route will be in place along SR-293 to allow motorists to bypass Oak Hill Road. Estimated project completion date is June 2020.
PUTNAM COUNTY – Cookeville South Willow Ave. from State St. to I-40: Lane closures will occur between I-40 and State Street 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 from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday with estimated completion date of 06/30/20.
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-111 resurfacing from south of East Main Street to the Overton County line: The contractor will begin milling existing pavement and paving roadway base mix, resulting in daily lane closures on SR-111 from East Main Street (LM 10.3) to the Overton County Line (LM 12.96). 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.
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 Resurfacing from US-70N (SR-24) to north of Whiteaker Springs Road: The contractor will be adjusting manholes during the day time, resulting in daily lane closures from 12th Street (LM 5.4) to north of Whiteaker Springs Road (LM 7). 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 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.
SMITH COUNTY, Cordell Hull Bridge Repair: From now through July 2020, the Cordell Hull Bridge (Old SR 25) will be closed for repairs. A signed detour will be in place.
VAN BUREN COUNTY SR-30 Slope stabilization in VanBuren County 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 July 2020.
WHITE COUNTY Grading, drainage and paving at Airport Rd. leading up to Upper Cumberland Regional Airport: The contractor will be working on grading and drainage work along Technology Drive and Airport Road 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. Estimated project completion date is June 2020.
