West Tennessee Road Construction: November 20-27

West Tennessee Construction November 20-27, 2024

There will be possible DAYTIME or NIGHTTIME lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to  make repairs or new installs on an as needed basis at various locations throughout the 21 counties. 

CONSTRUCTION

District 47 

BENTON COUNTY  

SR 391: resurfacing from US 70W (SR 1) to US 70E (SR 1) will cause temporary lane closures  throughout the project. 

CARROLL COUNTY 

SR-76 (US-79): The grading, drainage, noise walls, signals and paving on U.S. 79 (S.R. 76) from near  S.R. 77 to near Cutlip Lane will cause lane closures throughout the project. 

Meadowbrook Lane: On September 16, 2024, Meadowbrook Lane was closed.  Big Buck Road: On November 11, 2024, Big Buck Rd. was closed.  

A detour will be provided. 

CARROLL COUNTY 

SR-22: The intersection improvements on SR 22 and Clyde Road at the Huntingdon Industrial Park  entrance serving HG 2.0 will cause lane closures throughout the project. 

SR-22: The intersection improvements on SR 22 and Lexington Street at the Huntingdon Industrial  Park entrance serving Dynamix Casting Fluxes will cause lane closures throughout the project. 

DYER COUNTY  

SR-20: The repair of bridge on US 412 (SR 20) over the North Fork Forked Deer River will cause  temporary lane closures throughout the project.  

Restrictions: Beginning April 10, 2023, Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a  12’ lane restriction and a 5’ shoulder. Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH. 

DYER COUNTY 

SR-211: The bridge over the North Fork Forked Deer River (just south of Dyersburg) will have  outside lane closures for inspection and evaluation beginning August 9, 2024 

DYER COUNTY I-155: The Resurfacing on I-155 from the Mississippi River Bridge to near the Rest  Area including bridge expansion joint repairs will cause temporary lane closure throughout the  project.

GIBSON/CARROLL COUNTY 

SR-76 (US-79): The grading, drainage, construction of a concrete box bridge, noise wall and paving  on US 79 (SR 76) from west of Cades-Atwood Road in Gibson County to east of SR 77 in Carroll  County will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.  

SR-76(US-79)/SR77- Traffic was shifted to the newly constructed lanes on the morning of November  11. TDOT advises all motorists to exercise caution as they adjust to new traffic patterns. While the  new four-lane section will be open, final work on the project will continue under traffic with  intermittent lane closures in the coming weeks. 

The project’s opening is weather-dependent, and TDOT will continue to monitor conditions to  ensure a smooth transition to the new traffic patterns. 

HENRY/WEAKLEY COUNTY  

SR-22: The Resurfacing with HOT IN-PLACE RECYCLING on SR 22 from the Carroll County Line in Henry County to SR 217 in Weakly County will cause temporary lane closures throughout the  project. 

OBION COUNTY 

SR22: The Resurfacing on SR22 from SR5 to SR21 including bridge joint expansion joint repair will  cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.


District 48 

CHESTER COUNTY 

U.S. 45 (SR 5): The repair of bridges on U.S. 45 over overflow (L.M. 8.38), Turkey Creek (L.M. 8.50), and  Dry Creek (L.M. 9.36) are projected to begin lane closures on October 1, 2024 for south bound traffic.  Northbound traffic lanes will remain unaffected throughout the project.  

CROCKETT AND GIBSON COUNTY 

SR 152 from US 412 (SR 20) to U.S. 70A (SR 366): Resurfacing on S.R. 152, including bridge  expansion joint and bridge deck repairs, will cause temporary lane closures in both directions.  One lane will remain open at all times. 

DECATUR COUNTY 

SR 69 from 3-Way Road to Brooksie Access Rd.: Resurfacing on SR 69, will cause temporary lane  closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times. 

HARDIN COUNTY 

SR 69 from Holland Creek Rd. To Freewill Lane: Resurfacing on SR 69 will cause temporary lane  closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times. 

HARDIN COUNTY 

SR 128 over the Pickwick Dam: The rehabilitation of the bridge will cause temporary lane closures.  One lane will remain open at all times. No lane width restriction at this time.

HENDERSON COUNTY 

I-40 from near Exit 101 (SR104) to near Exit 108 (SR22): The resurfacing of I-40 in Henderson  County form Exit 101 to Exit 108. 

Sunday, November 23 through Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be  intermittent lane closures both east and westbound on I-40 in Henderson County between MM101  and MM108 for milling and paving operations. 

MADISON COUNTY 

U.S. 412 (S.R. 20) from U.S. 70 (S.R. 1) to Liberty-Claybrook Rd: The resurfacing on U.S. 412 (SR 20) from U.S. 70 (SR 1) to Liberty-Claybrook Road will cause temporary lane closures in both  directions. One lane will remain open at all times. 

MADISON COUNTY (Non-TDOT work) 

SR18 near Malesus Rd. In Jackson, TN: Wednesday, November 20, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: SR18 will  be closed near Malesus Rd. For the city of Jackson to replace a pipe under the roadway. A detour  will be posted. 


District 49 

FAYETTE COUNTY 

SR-222 including the I-40 interchange (Exit 42): Grading, drainage, signals, and paving on SR 222  from Hebron Drive to near Thorpe Drive, including the I-40 interchange (Exit 42), will cause  temporary lane closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times. Restrictions: Speed limit is reduced from 45 MPH to 40 MPH on S.R.222. Wednesday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 27: There are no scheduled closures  on I-40. 

FAYETTE COUNTY 

SR-76 from Lagrange Road to Kay Lane: The construction of SR 460 will have SR 76 reduced to  one lane. Temporary traffic signals will be installed at Lagrange Road and Kay Lane. Kay Lane will be  closed to through traffic during this phase of construction and will only be accessible from the  southern end. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR-3 from near Babe Howard Blvd to the Tipton County Line: NIGHTLY, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.:  There will be temporary lane closures along SR-3 from Babe Howard Blvd. to the Tipton County line  to perform resurfacing activities. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR-175 (Shelby Drive) from Quality Drive to SR-4 (Lamar Avenue): NIGHTLY, 7:00 p.m.-6:00  a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along SR-175 for roadway widening  activities. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR-4 from South of Shelby Drive (L.M. 1.10) to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange (L.M.  3.50): NIGHTLY, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along SR-4  for roadway widening activities. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times. 

Affected Routes: 

  • Lamar Avenue (SR-4): Speed limit reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph from South of Shelby  Drive to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange. 
  • Shelby Drive (SR-175): Speed limit reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph at the intersection with  Lamar Avenue (SR-4). 
  • Pleasant Run Road: Closed to thru traffic from Pleasant Hill Road. Pleasant Run Road is  closed from Lamar Avenue (SR-4). 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR-14 from Kerrville Rosemark Road to the Tipton County Line: 

The widening on SR-14 (Austin Peay Hwy) from Kerrville-Rosemark to the Tipton County Line will  cause shoulder closures and temporary lane closures in both directions. There will be intermittent  lane closures daily on eastbound and westbound SR 14 to perform grading, drainage, and paving  work. Tracy Rd, Mulberry Rd, and Gragg Rd. will be closed, and a detour put in place. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR-14 at the I-55 Interchange: Friday, November 22 and Monday, November 25, 9:00 a.m.-2:00  p.m.: There will a temporary right lane closure along Southbound SR-14 (Blues Highway) at the  interchange with I-55 to perform ITS maintenance on the SmartWay Cameras. At least one lane in  each direction will remain open at all times. November 15th will serve as a backup date. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

I-240 at Exit 23 (Airways Blvd.): Until November 30, 2024: There will be intermittent temporary  lane closures along Airways Blvd. and Ketchum Rd. to perform safety improvements. At least one  lane in each direction will remain open at all times. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

I-55 Interchange at E. H. Crump Blvd.: The modification of the I-55 interchange at E. H. Crump Blvd.  is currently under construction and will result in intermittent temporary lane closures and detours  along I-55 as necessary from East-North Service Rd. in Arkansas to South Parkway in Tennessee.  Restrictions: North and Southbound I-55 are restricted to 11’ lane widths with necessary detours  posted. Speed limits are reduced to 45 MPH through the work zone. 

Traffic Pattern: 

The I-55 Southbound inside lane will be closed, starting at East-North Service Rd. in Arkansas, West  of the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge. Single lane Southbound traffic will continue through the active work  zone until crossing the McLemore Bridge and on-ramp to I-55 Southbound. From there, normal traffic  patterns for I-55 Southbound will resume. 

The I-55 Northbound inside lane will be closed, starting at the South Parkway on-ramp to I-55. Single  lane Northbound traffic will continue through the active work zone until crossing the Memphis Arkansas Bridge. From there, normal traffic patterns for I-55 Northbound will resume. 

Affected Routes: 

  • I-55 Northbound and Southbound: Reduced to single lane in each direction though the  project limits. 
  • E. H. Crump Boulevard: Closed from Kentucky St. to Metal Museum Dr.  Riverside Drive: Closed from E. H. Crump Blvd. / I-55 interchange to W. Carolina Ave. Channel 3 Drive: On-Ramp to Riverside Dr. Closed.  
  • East-North Service Road: On-Ramp to I-55 Southbound Closed. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR-23 (Walnut Grove Rd) from Poplar Ave. To I-240.: Nightly 7:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.: There will be  nighttime lane closures east and westbound on Walnut Grove Rd (SR 23) from Poplar Ave to I-240 for  resurfacing activities. One lane will remain open in both directions at all times. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

US-51 (SR-3) from I-69 (SR-300) to Levee Road: Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday,  November 21, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary right lane closures along North and  Southbound US-51 (SR-3) to perform geotechnical exploration activities. At least one lane in each  direction will remain open at all times. 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR 385 at Riverdale (L.M.3.3 to 3.6): November 20, 2024.: 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. There will be a  temporary right lane closure eastbound on SR 385 at LM 3.5 for repair of a CCTV camera for the ITS  system. 

TIPTON COUNTY 

US-51 (SR-3) at the intersection of Kenwood Avenue: There will be temporary inside and outside  lane closures on north and southbound US 51 at Kenwood Avenue DAILY to allow for safety  improvements. At least one lane in each direction will be open at all times. 

NON-TDOT WORK 

SHELBY COUNTY 

SR-177 (Germantown Road) from Brierbrook to the Wolf River: There will be long term lane  closures going north and southbound SR 177 to perform widening and intersection improvements.  Additional lane closures will be active on Wolf River Blvd. at the intersection with SR-177  (Germantown Rd.).

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