Tennessee Department of Transportation Road Closures/Construction
From the Jan 21, 2025 e-EditionWest Tennessee Construction January 15-22, 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 serving HG 2.0 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- Traffic was shifted to the newly constructed lanes on the morning of November 11. TDOT advises all motorists to exercise caution as they adjust to new traffic patterns. While the new four-lane section will be open, final work on the project will continue under traffic with intermittent lane closures in the coming weeks.
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.
District 48
CHESTER COUNTY
U.S. 45 (SR 5): The repair of bridges on U.S. 45 over overflow (L.M. 8.38), Turkey Creek (L.M. 8.50), and Dry Creek (L.M. 9.36) are projected to begin lane closures on October 1, 2024 for south bound traffic. Northbound traffic lanes will remain unaffected throughout the project.
HARDIN COUNTY
SR128 over the Pickwick Dam: The rehabilitation of the bridge will cause temporary lane closures. One lane will remain open at all times. No lane width restriction at this time.
MADISON COUNTY (Non-TDOT)
U.S. 45 (SR 5) from Harts Bridge to South Royal St.: Tuesday, January 21 through Friday, January 25 The will be a right lane closure northbound for AT&T to work in existing manhole/conduit run. This will involve placing cable in existing conduit runs between existing manholes.
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: Speed limit is reduced from 45 MPH to 40 MPH on S.R.222.
Wednesday, January 15 through Wednesday, January 17, 8:00 p.m.-4:30 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on I-40 eastbound and westbound in Fayette County from MM41-MM43 for paving operations and setting barrier rail. There will also be temporary ramp closures at Exit 42 for setting barrier rail.
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-175 (Shelby Drive) from Quality Drive to Tuggle Road:
Wednesday, January 15 through Wednesday, January 17, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along SR-175 for roadway widening activities. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times. January 20 through 24 will serve as backup dates.
SHELBY COUNTY
SR-4 from South of Shelby Drive (L.M. 1.10) to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange (L.M. 3.50): NIGHTLY, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent temporary lane closures along SR-4 for roadway widening activities. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
Affected Routes:
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Lamar Avenue (SR-4): Speed limit reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph from South of Shelby Drive to the Raines/Perkins Road interchange.
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Shelby Drive (SR-175): The speed limit was reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph at the intersection with Lamar Avenue (SR-4).
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Pleasant Run Road: Closed to through traffic from Pleasant Hill Road. Pleasant Run Road is closed from Lamar Avenue (SR-4).
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