We're already getting a hint with the weather that it won't be long until fall arrives. As crews step-up the pace to complete their projects, traffic challenges increase. City Engineer Ram Balachandran warns of potential 'Boro Hot Spots between today and August 29th.
City Construction Projects
Veterans Pkwy aka Kimbro Road Widening Project (Barfield Road to Saint Andrews Drive)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm: Work continues on Veterans Pkwy between Yeargan Road and Barfield Road. At the intersection of Veterans Pkwy and Barfield Road, east and west bound traffic will be shifted to the north and construction will begin on the south side. There will be incidental lane closures and traffic interruptions (trucks entering and exiting the job site). Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Ridgley Road and W College Street for underground utility crossing. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. Broadmor Blvd is closed to traffic at Memorial Blvd for utility crossing construction work. Broadmor Blvd can still be accessed from NW Broad Street. W Lytle Street is also closed to traffic at NW Broad Street for construction work. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Rutherford County, TDOT resurfacing of I-24 from east of SR 840 to Stones River Bridge
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be alternating lane closures on I-24 eastbound and westbound (Approx MM 75 to MM 79) for bridge overlay and installation of thermoplastic pavement markings. A minimum of one lane will remain open in each direction. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Rutherford County, TDOT resurfacing of SR 840 from near I-24 to West Fork Stones River Bridge
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: Contractor for Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be paving and striping SR 840 between I-24 and Stones River Bridge. There will be alternating lane closures on SR 840 in both directions in order to install thermoplastic pavement markings and complete guardrail work. At least one lane will remain open in each direction. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Sewer Force Main Project (NW Broad St just south of Van Cleve Ln)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 5:30 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for Water & Sewer Department will be installing a 2" sewer Force Main within TDOT right-of-way. All work will be done on the west side of NW Broad St. There will be no lane closures or traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in-place.
Rutherford County, TDOT Ramp Improvements at Interchange of I-24 East and Exit 81A (US 231/SR10/S Church St)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: Contractor for Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will making ramp improvements. Traffic is shifted onto the existing shoulder of the off-ramp. Traffic on the southbound side of S Church Street has been shifted approximately 4 feet to set barrier rail and allow for demolition and replacement of the existing concrete shoulder and ramp. Traffic will return to the original configuration just past the existing ramp and before Westgate Blvd. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Private Development Water and Sewer Line Installation Project (E Main St between Baird Ln and College Heights St)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for a private development will be installing water and sewer lines on E Main St between Baird Ln and College Heights St. Two lane of traffic will be maintained on E Main Street.
Rutherford County, TDOT resurfacing of State Route 268 (Compton Rd) from US 231 (Memorial Blvd) to Lascassas Pike
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be milling State Route 268 (Compton Rd). There will be alternating lane closures on State Route 268 (Compton Rd) eastbound and westbound for milling operations. A minimum of one lane will remain open in each direction.
Monday August 24 through Friday August 26, 8:00 pm to 5:00 am. There will be alternating lane closures on S.R. 268 (Compton Road) eastbound and westbound (LM 4.30 to 7.40) for paving operations in multi-lane sections. A minimum of one lane will remain open in each direction. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
CSX Railroad Track Repair Project (Butler Dr at the Railroad Crossing)
Expected Lane Closures: Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for CSX will be performing track and railroad repairs at the crossing on Butler Drive. Butler Drive at the railroad crossing will not be passable and will be closed to through traffic. Appropriate detour signs and traffic controls will be in place at S Church Street & Butler Dr and at Joe B Jackson Pkwy & Butler Dr.
Annual City Street Paving Project
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM: City contractor will be paving and striping Rutherford Blvd between Ransom Dr and Bradyville Pike, a short curb and gutter section on Rutherford Blvd at Mercury Blvd and at E. Main St. City traffic signal contractor will be re-cutting signal loops on Rutherford Blvd between Ransom Dr and E Main St. Appropriate traffic controls will be in-place.
