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 April 8-14 listed by county and an estimated completion date.
Interstate Construction:
I-40 Cookeville to Nashville
WILSON COUNTY Bridge widening on SR-171 over I-40, MM 222.6 – 227, Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.: I-40 EB and WB at SR 171 will have intermittent lane closures resurfacing activities.
I-40 Cookeville to Knoxville
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 Permitted Work eastbound at MM 320: Buc-ee’s contractor to continue work along Exit 320 Eastbound Off-Ramp along the outside shoulder. Ramp lane width is reduced. Drivers should reduce speed when exiting I-40
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 340 and 344: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this slope stabilization project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, lane shifts, and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 347 and 363: On Sunday, March 27, 2022 through Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Motorists should be alert for possible mobile lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution in this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 340 and 344: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this slope stabilization project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduced speeds, lane shifts, and use extreme caution through this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 356: On Monday, April 11, 2022, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic and use extreme caution through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 363 and 369: On Thursday, April 7, 2022, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, and use extreme caution through this area.
Regional (Multi-county) Road Work
CANNON AND WARREN COUNTY SR-1 (US-70S) bridge repair and paving from east of Lincoln Lane (LM 11) in Cannon County to Robinson Road (LM 9.4) in Warren County: The contractor is scheduled to resume resurfacing work on 04/11/22. This work will include lane closures throughout the project. Motorist should use caution in the area.
CUMBERLAND AND FENTRESS COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) widening from near N. Lowe Rd (LM 29.2) to north of SR-62 (LM 1.9): Contractor will be continuing work on the bridge repair located on SR 28 at LM 30.50 in Cumberland County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey posted speed limit through the work zone. Contractor also will be mobilizing equipment along SR 28 in Cumberland County to begin work clearing along the new alignment. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and watch for construction equipment adjacent to roadway.
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 shift traffic from SR-56 onto the new alignment section between LM 24.4 in Warren County through LM 1.0 in Dekalb County on 04/12/22. Traffic utilizing Sink Creek Road will be detoured onto the new alignment. Motorist should follow posted signs in the area. The contractor will continue installing concrete box culverts and drainage structures. Grade work, bridge work, paving operations, and utility work on the new roadway alignment are ongoing. The contractor will utilize flagging operations throughout the project for grading operations. Traffic is shifted onto the detour between SR-288 and Old Blue Springs Road for the contractor to complete grade work in the area. Traffic shifts in Smithville will remain from South College Street to the end of project to allow contractor to complete work. Motorists should use caution through the area while flaggers are present to direct traffic. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in the construction zone. Motorists should use caution in this area.
State Road Construction
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) bridge construction and paving from north of I-40 (LM 17.8) to near Potato Farm Road (LM 22.7): Construction signs and erosion control measures have been installed. The contractor continues grading activities which will include embankment fill, storm drain installation, and placement of graded solid rock. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Utility relocations for gas, water, sewer, and electric are in progress. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of reduced speed zones.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 (US-70 N.) Utility Work both directions from LM 14.71 to LM 15.84: Mobile lane closures along SR-24 between Eureka Drive and Maryetta Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/24/22 through 04/29/22 from 8 am – 3 pm.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 (US-70 N.) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.67 to LM 14.71: Mobile lane closures along SR-24 between Little Randolph Road and Eureka Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/24/22 through 04/29/22 from 8 am – 3 pm.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-298 (GENESIS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 10.26 to LM 13.74: Mobile lane closures along SR-298 between Potato Farm Road and Roy Taylor Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/10/22 through 04/27/22 from 8 am – 3 pm.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-462 from SR-28 (US-127N / LM 3.1) to SR-298 (Genesis Road/LM 4.6) in Crossville: Interstate Drive is closed from Stout Drive to Genesis Road. The detour is posted with temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Woodlawn Road and Genesis Road. Grade work and utility relocation activities for water and sewer are in progress. Construction activities are also in progress for the adjoining Buc-ee’s project. Activities will require temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages on Interstate Drive and Genesis Road as well as short term closures of City streets. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of reduced speed zones on Interstate Drive.
DEKALB COUNTY SR-26 (US-70) grading, drainage, and construction of retaining walls and paving from near SR-53 (LM 2) to near SR-96 (LM 6.1): Contractor continues roadside grading operations, installing erosion control measures, and water, gas, and electric line relocation. This will result in intermittent lane closures. Blasting operations may also result in brief road closures. Motorists are advised to use caution and be alert to all construction signage while traveling through the work zone.
FENTRESS COUNTY SR-85 slide repair project: Roadway at 6.4 MM is reduced to one lane and is controlled by traffic lights.
MACON COUNTY, SR 52 Traffic Signal Installation at Ellington Drive: Daily, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 52 at Ellington Drive for Traffic Signal installation.
OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 (BYRDSTOWN HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 15.65 to LM 17.53: Shoulder and single lane closures from Garrett Mill Road to Big Springs Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 03/31/22 through 04/14/22 from 8 am – 3 pm.
OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 (COOKEVILLE HWY.) Utility Work both directions at LM 4.94: Temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages between Park Road and West Howard Road. Law enforcement will be on-site to assist along with message boards trucks and signage. Motorists should be prepared to stop and use caution traveling through work zone area and be aware of equipment and personnel. 04/11/2022 from 8:30 am – 02:30 pm.
OVERTON COUNTY SR-85 (HILHAM HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 4.52 to LM 3.20: Mobile lane closures along SR-85 between Old Standing Stone Road and Jerry Bilbrey Lane. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/17/22 through 04/17/22 from 9 AM and 2 PM.
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 construction from north of the SR-111 interchange to south of the I-40 interchange: The contractor continues grading activities throughout the project. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities including installation of barrier rail. Utility relocations for gas are in progress. Motorists shall use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of construction personnel.
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-135 (BURGESS FALLS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 3.56 to LM 5.57: Shoulder and single lane closures from Cane Creek Road to the intersection of Cookeville Boatdock Road and Burgess Falls Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/17/22 through 05/17/22 from 9 am – 2 pm.
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-164 (S. Chestnut St) at LM 0.3 and SR-84 (S. Holly St) at LM 9.7 railroad crossing improvements: Contractor will be on site installing erosion control measures throughout project and will be beginning work on installing the new signal footers. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and watch for construction equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway.
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (US-70N) construction at the intersection of SR-56 (LM 11.6) in Baxter: Contractor will be on site installing erosion control measures. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and to watch for construction equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway.
PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (US-70N) slide repair near LM 30.1: The contractor has installed barrier rail and will continue retaining wall construction. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by temporary traffic signals at each end of the project. Be prepared to stop when traveling through the work zone.
VAN BUREN COUNTY SR-30 (STATE HWY. 30) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 15.4 to LM 15.6: Traffic is reduced to one lane with traffic signals for slide repairs.
WARREN COUNTY SR-380 (SPARTA ST.) Permitted Work both directions at LM 2.6: Work on the Caney Fork & Western Railroad bridge will require closure of the roadway from 3/31/2022 until 4/15/2022. A detour will be posted.RESTRICTIONS: Roadway closed with detour.
WHITE COUNTY SR-111: During the daytime the contractor will be repairing concrete pavement on the SR-111 on and off-ramps to SR-1 in White County. Half the width of the ramps will be closed during construction. Please slow down and use caution when driving through the work zone.
