Ram's Road Report

Aug 22, 2020 at 11:56 am by WGNS


(MURFREESBORO)  As the two hurricanes slam the Gulf Coast, changes in mid-state weather will impact construction and traffic. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran warns of potential challenges now through August 29, 2020. 

City Construction Projects

Right Turn Lane Improvement Work (Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln)

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm:  Contractor for the City of Murfreesboro will be making right turn lane improvements on Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

Underground Utility Installation Work (Sulphur Springs Rd at Northfield Blvd)

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm:  Contractor for a private development will be performing underground utility work on Sulphur Spring Rd.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. 

 

Traffic Signal Installation Work

  1. Memorial Blvd & Kings Ridge Dr
  2. Memorial Blvd and Eleanor Dr

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm:  City Traffic Signal contractor will be installing traffic signal loops on Memorial Blvd and the downtown area.  There will be lane closures and traffic interruptions.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. 

Aerial City Fiber Relocation Work (Highland Ave and Bell St)

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm:  City traffic signal contractor will be relocating existing City fiber optics lines at Highland Ave and Bell St.  There will be minor lane closures and traffic  interruptions.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

 

Annual City Street Paving Projects

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:  City contractor will be performing construction work at the following streets:

  1. Medical Center Pkwy at Thompson Ln (stamped sidewalk installation work)
  2. Thompson Ln between Robert Rose Dr and Sam Walton Dr (sidewalk repair work)
  3. Arnold Rd, St Ives Dr (drainage Work)
  4. Medical Center Pkwy between GreshamPark Dr and Robert Rose Dr (crosswalk markings)
  5. Arrow Ct, Glenwood Dr and Lawndale Dr (Milling work)

Expect lane shifts and traffic interruptions.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

 

TDOT Resurfacing Projects

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, I-24 SMART Corridor

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, The construction of pedestrian facilities on SR 10 Memorial Blvd from DeJarnette Ln to Thompson Ln in Murfreesboro

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, SR 99 (New Salem Hwy) resurfacing from Cason Lane to I-24

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Overhead Sign Replacement on I-24

 

Source: TDOT

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