West Tennessee road construction: March 19-26
West Tennessee Construction March 19-26, 2025
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.
District 47
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 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-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.
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- The new four-lane section is open and final work on the project will continue under traffic with intermittent lane closures. TDOT advises all motorists to exercise caution as they adjust to new traffic patterns.
HENRY COUNTY
SR-218: The Resurfacing on SR218 from SR77 to SR76 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.
OBION COUNTY
U.S. 51(SR3): The construction of turn lanes on U.S. 51 (S.R. 3) at Greenfield Drive/N. Morgan Street for State Industrial Access (SIA) support serving Williams Sausage HQ will cause an inside lane closure on U.S. 51(SR3) to thru traffic during construction. The cross-over at Greenfield Drive and N. Morgans Street will also be closed to thru traffic during construction. The Speed Limit is reduced from 50 mph to 40 mph on U.S. 51.
OBION COUNTY
U.S. 51(SR3), U.S. 45 (SR 5): Soil boring work will cause temporary lane closures on U.S 51 and U.S. 45 in South Fulton. This work will take place in the interchange of U.S. 51 and U.S. 45 and areas immediately adjacent to the interchange along these routes.
District 48
DISTRICT 48 CRACK SEALING
Various locations on various routes in Chester, Hardin, Madison, and Wayne County U.S. 45 BYP (S.R.186) Madison County: March 17, 2025, through March 26, 2025, PRI will begin crack sealing operations from Channing Way to Passmore Ln. Intermittent lane closures are projected throughout the week.
CHESTER COUNTY
U.S. 45 (SR 5): The repair of bridges on U.S. 45 over overflow, Turkey Creek, and Dry Creek are projected to begin lane closures on October 1, 2024, for southbound traffic. Northbound traffic lanes will remain unaffected throughout the project.
CHESTER COUNTY
SR100 between E. Main St. (LM 13.88) and Baker Rd. (LM 16.41)
Crews are replacing 2 bridges on SR100 between E. Main St. and Baker Rd. Please use caution throughout the area.
CROCKETT COUNTY
SR221 at Thomas Rd. (LM 4.4)
SR221 in Crockett County is closed at Thomas Rd. for crews to construct a new concrete box culvert. A detour is posted.
HARDEMAN COUNTY
S.R.15 (U.S. 64): The ADA curb ramp upgrades along S.R.15 from L.M. 9.23 to L.M. 18.65 will cause temporary lane closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times.
HARDIN COUNTY
SR128 over the Pickwick Dam: The bridge rehabilitation will cause temporary lane closures. One lane will remain open at all times. There is no lane width restriction at this time.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
I-40 East and Westbound MM 51.2- MM 48.6, at the Weigh Scales
Sunday, March 16 through Saturday, March 22, 7PM-6AM: There will be east and westbound lane closures on I-40 in Haywood County between MM 51.2 and MM 48.6 at the Haywood County Weigh Scales.
LOOK AHEAD:
Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29, 7PM-6AM: There will be lane closures both east and westbound on I-40 in Haywood County between MM 51.2 and MM 48.6 at the Haywood County Weigh Scales.
Sunday, March 30 through Friday, March 4, 7PM-6AM: There will be lane closures both east and westbound on I-40 in Haywood County between MM 51.2 and MM 48.6, at the Haywood County Weigh Scales.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
SR222 from near proposed SR468 to near Camp Ground Rd.
The reconstruction and widening of SR222 from near proposed SR468 to near Camp Ground Rd. will cause traffic disruption daily. Please use caution through the area.
HENDERSON COUNTY (Non-TDOT Work)
SR22 and US412 (SR20) Intersection in Lexington
Saturday, March 29, 2025, through Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: There will be rolling lane closures on US412 (SR20) in the right westbound lane from SR22 to N. Main St. And rolling lane closures on SR22 in the right north bound lane from Roberts St. To Hamlett St. This is for AT&T to remove overhead cable. Closures will not be every day.
MADISON COUNTY
I-40 AT S.R. 138 (EXIT 68): The interchange improvements on I-40 at S.R. 138 (Exit 68), including grading, drainage, and paving, will cause temporary lane closures in both directions. One lane will remain open at all times.
Restrictions: The speed limit is reduced from 70 MPH to 60 MPH on I-40. Wednesday, March 19, through Wednesday, March 26, 7PM-6AM: There will be lane closures on I-40 Eastbound and Westbound for asphalt milling and paving operations. ALL WORK IS WEATHER DEPENDENT
LOOK AHEAD:
Wednesday, March 26, through Wednesday, April 2, 7PM-6AM: There will be lane closures on I 40 Eastbound and Westbound for barrier rail installation and pavement markings. ALL WORK IS WEATHER DEPENDENT
MADISON COUNTY (REGION IV CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR)
I-40 MM 88-97 Eastbound
Thursday, March 20, 7PM-6AM, Friday, March 21, 7PM through Saturday, March 22, 11:59PM: There will be lane closures on I-40 Eastbound from MM88- MM97 for concrete pavement repair. WEATHER DEPENDENT
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: The speed limit is reduced from 45 MPH to 40 MPH on SR 222. Sunday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 25, 8PM-4:30AM: There will be intermittent lane closures on I-40 eastbound in Fayette County from MM41-MM43 to move barrier in preparation for Phase II construction.
ALL WORK IS WEATHER DEPENDENT
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-57 (E. Poplar Avenue) from Fletcher Road to I-269 (SR-385): There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along SR-57 for roadway widening activities. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic. At least one lane will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-14 (Jackson Avenue) Bridge over the CSX Railroad (L.M. 18.27): Friday, March 21st at 8pm, through Monday, March 24th: there will be temporary lane closures in both directions along SR-14 (Jackson Avenue) between National and Orchi Road to perform concrete repairs. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-4 from South of Shelby Drive to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange: The following routes will be affected due to roadway widening activities along SR-4.
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-175 (Shelby Drive) from SR-4 (Lamar Avenue) to Tuggle Road:
Monday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along Eastbound and Westbound SR-175 for roadway widening and utility relocation activities. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
*March 25th and 26th will serve as backup dates.
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
SR385 From I-40 to SR 3 (U.S. 51)
Wednesday, March 19th, through Wednesday, March 26th: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR385 in both directions for pothole patching. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-240 at Exit 23 (Airways Blvd.): through March 30th, 2025: There will be no temporary lane closures along Airways Blvd. and Ketchum Rd. to perform safety improvements. All lanes in each direction will remain open at all times.
Shelby County
SR 1 (U.S. 51) Danny Thomas Blvd from Poplar Ave. to Jackson Avenue, March 19th, through March 30th, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures for ADA ramp construction and Traffic Signal installations.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River
Restrictions: The speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the work zone along I-40 Westbound. Wednesday, March 19 through Friday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m.: There will be a single right lane closure along I-40 Westbound and I-40 Eastbound on the Hernando de Soto Bridge for repair activities. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be a double right lane temporary lane closure along I-40 Westbound on the Hernando de Soto Bridge for repair activities. At least one lane will remain open at all times. The Jackson Avenue and Riverside Drive on ramps to I-40 Westbound will both be closed during this time. Detours will be posted.
Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be a double right lane temporary lane closure along I-40 Eastbound on the Hernando de Soto Bridge for repair activities. At least one lane will remain open at all times.
Monday, March 24 at 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday, March 26: There will be a single right lane closure along I-40 Westbound and I-40 Eastbound on the Hernando de Soto Bridge for repair activities. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
Monday, March 24 through Wednesday, March 26, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be a double right lane temporary lane closure along I-40 Westbound on the Hernando de Soto Bridge for repair activities. At least one lane will remain open at all times. The Jackson Avenue and Riverside Drive on
ramps to I-40 Westbound will both be closed during this time. Detours will be posted. Monday, March 24 through Wednesday, March 26, 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be a double right lane temporary lane closure along I-40 Eastbound on the Hernando de Soto Bridge for repair activities. At least one lane 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.
Friday, March 21 at 8:00 p.m. through Monday, March 24 at 6:00 a.m.: The Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will be closing the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge to continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange. Activities include Bridge repair and Bridge Inspection on I-55 (Memphis Arkansas Bridge).
- I-55 SB will be closed at Bridgeport Road in Arkansas
- I-55 NB will be closed at South Parkway* in Tennessee *Local traffic will be allowed to continue to the McLemore exit
- I-55 SB ramp will be closed.
- Crump Boulevard WB will be closed**
- A detour will be posted.
SHELBY COUNTY
I-240, I-55, and I-40 from 8 PM to 5 AM:
Replacement of Digital Message Signs will cause rolling roadblocks at the following locations. Date County Route MM to MM
03/19/25 SHELBY I-40 W 10.00 7.00
03/19/25 SHELBY I-40 W 12.00 9.00
03/20/25 SHELBY I-240 W 14.50 18.00
03/20/25 SHELBY I-240 E 22.00 19.00
03/24/25 SHELBY I-55 S 4.00 1.00
03/24/25 SHELBY I-55 N 4.30 7.30
03/25/25 SHELBY I-55 S 12.00 9.00
03/25/25 SHELBY I-40 E 1.00 4.00
03/26/25 SHELBY I-40 W 4.00 1.00
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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