(MURFREESBORO) Fall and rain are pushing construction crews to push toward finishing phases of projects before winter hits. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran warns where to avoid between today and October 17, 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
- Memorial Blvd & Kings Ridge Dr
- Memorial Blvd and Eleanor Dr
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm: Incidental traffic signal installation work continues on Memorial Blvd. There will be lane closures and traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Highland Ave Utility Installation Work (between E College St and E Main St)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm: Water Resources Department crews will be performing utility installation work on Highland Ave between E College St and E Main St. The segment of Highland Ave will be closed. Access to local residents will be kept open. Appropriate traffic controls and detours will be in place.
Underground Utility Installation Work (Airport Rd between Walmart Driveway Entrance and Memorial Blvd)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm: Contractor for Zayo Fiber Communications will be performing underground utility work along Airport Rd. There will be minor traffic interruptions and no lane closures. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Turn Lane Improvement Work (Lascassas Pike just north of DeJarnette Ln)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm: Contractor for a private development will be installing turn lanes on Lascassas Pike just north of DeJarnette Ln. There will be lane closures and traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Gas Line Installation Work
- N Tennessee Blvd at E Northfield Blvd
- Middle Tennessee Blvd at Haley Dr
- Middle Tennessee Blvd at Park Ave
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm: Contractor for Atmos will be installing gas lines at the above intersections. There will be lane shifts/closures and traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Underground Utility Installation Work (Airport Rd between Walmart Driveway Entrance and Memorial Blvd)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm: Contractor for Zayo Fiber Communications will be performing underground utility work along Airport Rd. There will be minor lane closures and traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
Fire Hydrant Installation and Water Line Tie-in Work (E Main St just west of Baird Ln)
Expected Lane Closures: Monday & Tuesday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm: Contractor for a private development will be installing a fire hydrant and water line work on E Main St. There will be lane shifts 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:
- Saint Andrews Dr near Salem Elementary School (drainage work)
- Hayes Ave between Maple St and Spring St (sidewalk installation work)
- Bridge Ave between Old Fort Pkwy and New Salem Hwy (ADA improvements)
Expect lane shifts and traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.
TDOT Resurfacing Projects
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, I-24 SMART Corridor
- Nightly, 8PM-5AM, There will be intermittent lane closure between MM 55-80 for barrier rail relocation.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, The construction of pedestrian facilities on SR 10 Memorial Blvd from DeJarnette Ln to Thompson Ln in Murfreesboro
- Daily, 8:00AM-3:30PM, There will be a right lane closure in both direction to excavate and install sidewalk. One to two lanes will remain open at all times.
- Nightly, 8:00PM-5:00AM, There will be alternating lane closures at DeJarnette Ln for curb ramp island construction.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, SR 99 (New Salem Hwy) resurfacing from Cason Lane to I-24
- Daily, 9AM-4PM, There will be intermittent lane closure in both directions between the intersection of Warrior Dr and the intersection of Cason Ln on SR 99 for utility and construction work. One lane will remain open at all times.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Overhead Sign Replacement on I-24
- Nightly, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures in both direction at MM 55-68 to place overhead sign.
Source: TDOT
