Bradford pair trees are starting to blossom and daffodils are in bloom, Spring is officially hear and construction projects are gearing up. Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran says traffic challenges are on the increase around work zones. Here are Ram's road reports for today through March 28th.
City Construction Projects
Joe B Jackson Pkwy Construction Project (I-24 and S Church Street)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm: Incidental work continues along Joe B Jackson Pkwy and along S Church Street. There will be partial lane closures and minor traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
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: Box culvert and storm drain work continues on Veterans Pkwy. 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.
New Walmart Project (S Church Street at Joe B Jackson Pkwy)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Traffic signal work continues at S Church Street and Tiger Hill. There will be incidental lane closures and traffic interruptions for slope and median grading work. Appropriate traffic controls will be in-place.
TDOT Intersection Improvements on Old Fort Pkwy at Market Place
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be lane closures on Old Fort Pkwy for median and turn lane modification work, grinding, removal and realignment of pavement markings. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. One lane will remain open in each direction. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Sewer Force Main Project (Tune Ave, Searcy St and Warrant St)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Contractor for Water &Sewer Department will be installing force sewer main lines at Tune Ave, Searcy St and Warrant Street. Warrant St will be closed to through traffic. These streets will be reduced to one lane with flagging operation. Local resident will have access at all times. Appropriate traffic controls will be in-place.
Murfreesboro Electric Department Utility Pole Work (Just south of Perimeter Place Dr)
Expected Road Closures: Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for Murfreesboro Electric Department will be replacing a damaged utility pole on the east side of S Church Street just south of Perimeter Place Dr. Northbound traffic on S Church St will be reduced from 3 lanes to 2 lanes for approximately 1000 feet south of Perimeter Place Dr. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Storm Drain Installation Project (Robert Rose Dr between Willowoak Dr and the entrance to Hensley Station Apartments)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Contractor for Hensley Development will be installing a storm drain across Robert Rose Drive near the entrance to Hensley Station Apartment. Robert Rose Drive will be closed to through traffic. Local resident will have access at all times from Medical Center Pkwy. Appropriate traffic controls will be in-place.
Street Paving Project (Norris Ln, Higgins Ln and Joplin Ct)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for Garrison Cove Development will be paving Norris Ln, Higgins Ln and Joplin Ct. There will be partial lane closures and traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in-place.
