Weekly Road Construction Report

Thursday, September 06, 2012

I-24 resurfacing beginning at the Georgia State Line (LM 0.0/MM 171) to the bridge over Chattanooga Creek (LM 6.18/MM 177) including bridge deck repair: Paving and bridge repair work are complete.  There will be no lane closures during this report period.  Estimated project completion date is September 2012.   

U.S. 27 (SR-29) reconstruction project from Manufacturers Road (Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River) to U.S. 127 (SR-8, Signal Mountain Boulevard):  Weather permitting, the contractor will have lane closures throughout the project area on weeknights to perform road work.  They will also be working on retaining walls and bridges throughout the project area.  The Manufacturers Road entrance ramp onto US-27 North has been closed until spring 2013 to allow for construction of several retaining walls and portions of the new bridges over the railroad and Manning Street.  Detours are posted.  The Manning Street and Whitehall Road exit ramps from U.S. 27 North have both been permanently closed.  During nighttime work, at least one lane will remain open in each direction.  THP will assist with traffic control on the project as necessary.  Estimated project completion date is October 2014.   

Shallowford Road widening project from Gunbarrel Road to Jenkins Road, including grading drainage, and paving: The contractor will be laying pipe across the roadway at several locations.  This work will be performed during the day on weekdays only.  Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic control.  Estimated project completion date is September 2013.   

SR-60 construction of concrete slab bridge over branch (LM 0.44): (This project is near the Meigs County Line.)  The contractor may be performing work throughout the project area between 7AM-6PM Monday through Saturday.  Flaggers will assist with traffic control.  Estimated project completion date is November 2012.   

Shallowford Road construction of concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridge over South Chickamauga Creek (LM 4.01), including grading drainage, and paving:  The contractor is constructing the new bridge and performing grading operations.  There will be no long-term lane closures as a result of this project.  Traffic has been shifted to Phase 1 of the new bridge while the original bridge is demolished and Phase 2 is completed.  The contractor may have intermittent short-term lane closures to perform bridge work during non-peak hours.  Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed.  Estimated project completion date is September 2012.   

U.S. 11 (SR-2, Lee Highway) construction of a concrete box beam bridge over the CSX Railroad (LM 16.25), including grading, drainage and paving:  During this report period, the contractor will be working on addressing punchlist items. At least one lane of traffic in each direction will be open at all times.  Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is September 2012.   

Daugherty Ferry Road construction of a concrete box beam bridge, including grading, drainage and paving, over Sale Creek (LM 0.79):  The project to replace the truss bridge over Sale Creek is underway, and the contractor has closed Daugherty Ferry Road to traffic at the bridge for the duration of the project.  The detour route using Coulterville Road and Elesea Road will be clearly marked.  Estimated project completion date is November 2012.   

U.S. 127 (SR-8) resurfacing (thin mix overlay) from Miles Road (LM 18.87) to Sequatchie County Line (LM 23.16):  The contractor may implement temporary daytime lane closures and pace traffic at various times depending on the scope of work.  Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed.  Estimated project completion date is September 2012.   

U.S. 11/64 (SR-2, Lee Highway) resurfacing from west of Artesian Circle (LM 20.67) to the Bradley County Line (L.M. 24.42):  During this report period the contractor will be performing paving operations. Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is October 2012.   

SR-17 (Glass Street/Bonny Oaks Drive) resurfacing from Campbell Street (LM 6.33) to SR-153 (LM 8.93); also SR-319 (Amnicola Hwy./Dupont Pkwy.) from SR-153 (LM 0.00) to Amnicola Highway (LM 2.01):  Milling and paving operations on this project will be underway during this report period.  Work on this project will be done at night between the hours of 7PM and 6AM the following morning. Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic control.  Estimated project completion date is September 2012.   


Weight Limit On Standifer Gap Road Bridge Over Friars Branch Decreased To 6 Tons

The weight limit on the bridge over Friars Branch just west of Woodland Park Baptist Church on Standifer Gap Road has been lowered to six tons for all vehicles. This change is now in effect.    (click for more)

Construction Work Begins On Baggett Road And Boynton Drive In Catoosa County

State and county-funded patching and resurfacing is in progress at various locations in Catoosa County.  Work will begin on Baggett Road between Poplar Springs Road and Boynton Drive on Monday, and continue until Thursday, weather permitting.  Officials with Catoosa County appreciate the patience and cooperation of everyone during this road construction and paving ... (click for more)

Berke Keeping Bobby Dodd As Police Chief

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said Friday he is keeping Bobby Dodd as police chief. “I have had numerous conversations with Chief Dodd over the last several weeks,” said Mayor Berke. “I appreciate his dedication and experience in law enforcement and have asked him to continue to serve as chief of police.” “I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Berke and his administration, ... (click for more)

Baker Says City Withdrawal On Riverbend Security Will Make Pin Costs Rise Next Year

Riverbend Festival Executive Director Chip Baker told the Civitan Club on Friday that the city's decision to no longer provide city police officers inside the festival gates will cost pin prices to go up next year. Mr. Baker said, "I understand the actions that governments have to take, but we'll have to adjust our prices next year. How much, I don't know yet." City officials ... (click for more)

Scandals At Home And Abroad

Since my hip operation and time in recovery, I have tried to set aside things that are insignificant to me and to average Americans. Don't get me wrong here. What these people are doing (Bengahzi) is despicable be they left or right wing, and they have been doing it (both sides) for a long time. But the dirty deeds themselves carry little weight as to what they mean to you or me. ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: The Boy Who Dared To Speak

Jeff Bliss, an 18-year-old who is in the 10th grade because he dropped out of school last year, got kicked out of a Texas classroom a couple of weeks ago. But as he was exiting the room, he launched into the most wonderful rant that has ever been on the art of teaching children. He should know – his mom is a teacher. With his long hair waving almost as much as his arms, the teenager ... (click for more)