Roadway Activity Report for the Lower East and Upper Cumberland (January 15 - 21, 2026)

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 [15.35-19.309] from MM 31 to MM 35 (McMinn County Line) resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane closures in both directions, which will occur Sunday nights through Friday nights 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should exercise caution and pay attention to construction signage. The speed limit will be reduced during paving operations. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNY261]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (S. LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 11.54 to LM 11.98: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-02 Lee HWY between Anderson Ave NW and Northwood Dr. NW Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/02/2026 through 02/01/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm [2025-780]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-60 (GEORGETOWN RD. N.W.) Utility Work both directions from LM 17.06 to LM 17.60: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-60 Georgetown Rd. NW between Westlake Dr. North and Crown Colony Dr. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/07/2026 through 01/28/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm [2025-744]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-60 widening from the 4-lane north of I-75 (LM 17.2) to SR-306 (LM19.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will perform punch list work on SR-60 in Bradley County. Intermittent lane closures may be necessary while work occurs. [Summers-Taylor, Inc./Cleveland/CNV130]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-74 (SPRING PLACE RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 11.07 to LM 11.14: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-74 (Spring Place Rd) between Clayton LN and Durkee RD SE. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/18/25 through 06/18/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm [2025-736]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-74 [11.445-11.83] from Whaley Road to SR-60 APD-40 drainage improvements: During this reporting period, the contractor will continue storm drain installation and grading work on SR-74. Intermittent flagging operations and shoulder closures will be necessary periodically. Motorists should use caution and reduce speed when traveling through the work zone. Pickens Street will be temporarily closed for new storm drain installation. Officer Street will be utilized as a detour during this closure. [APAC - Atlantic, Inc./Cleveland/CNZ243]

CAMPBELL, COFFEE, DAVIDSON, DICKSON, GILES, GREENE, HAYWOOD, KNOX, MCMINN, SHELBY, AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY The installation of Weigh-in-Motion technology at 28 sites on various Interstate and State Routes: No Region 2 Lane Closures this week on CNX913. [Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc./Maint - R2/CNX913]

COFFEE COUNTY I-24 (MM 117) construction of an overpass carrying Wattendorf Memorial Highway/AEDC Road, including grading, drainage, retaining walls, and paving: Drivers can expect short-term flagging operations for trucks entering and exiting the work zone on Wattendorf Highway. Please use caution when traveling through the work zone.
[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Tullahoma/CNZ029]

COFFEE COUNTY SR-55 construction from First Avenue (LM 2.0) to SR-16 (US-41A, N. Jackson St, LM 2.6) in Tullahoma: Phase 1 of roadway widening and bridge replacement on SR-55 (Wilson Ave.) will continue this week. The contractor may use temporary lane shifts to complete storm structure installations. Phase 1 traffic shift has reduced lanes from 3 to 2 from Cedar Lane to near Grau Lane in order to continue bridge replacement and storm drainage work.
[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Tullahoma/CNX912]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-24 [15.056-15.56] from Crossville city limits to Seventh-Day Adventist Church and School bridge replacement: The contractor has closed SR-24 at LM 15.06 to LM 15.6. This closure will remain in place for the duration of the project. The posted detour is along SR-462 and SR-1. The contractor will be working on general clearing activities and utility work initially. Once initial work is completed, the Contractor will proceed with the replacement of the bridge over the Obed River. Motorists should use caution and utilize the posted detour. RESTRICTIONS: Both lanes of SR-24 are closed at LM 15.06 to LM 15.6. [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Crossville/CNZ206]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127 S.) Utility Work both directions from LM .44 to LM 5.94: Northbound and Southbound Lane closures on SR-28 (HWY 127 S.) between Lowes Gap Rd. and Willard Brown Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 10/30/25 through 02/25/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2025-659]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) bridge construction and paving from north of I-40 (LM 17.8) to near Potato Farm Road (LM 22.7): The contractor continues grading activities throughout the project limits. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. The contractor has opened North Grace Hill Drive at the existing intersection of SR-28 (US-127) for construction activities. The contractor has scheduled to close Lawson Road at the intersection of Cline Road to install a drainage pipe beginning on 01/26/26. A detour will be posted to utilize Tabor Loop. Flaggers and advanced warning signs will accompany any closures. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone as traffic patterns change.
[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Crossville/CNV009]

CUMBERLAND AND FENTRESS COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) widening from near N. Lowe Rd (LM 29.2) to north of SR-62 (LM 1.9): The contractor has shifted traffic to phase 2 on the newly constructed portions of SR-28 LM 0.90 to 1.98 in Fentress County. Work will proceed on the existing alignment of SR-28. Flaggers are being used intermittently as needed to control traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution, be aware of new traffic signs and pavement markings, and watch for construction equipment and personnel throughout the project.
[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Cookeville/CNV300]

DEKALB COUNTY SR-26 (US-70) grading, drainage, and construction of retaining walls and paving from near SR-53 (LM 2) to near SR-96 (LM 6.1): The contractor will continue normal working activities throughout the project limits. During this work, temporary lane closures are possible, and flaggers will be present. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the work zone and should be aware of construction equipment adjacent to the roadway.
[Twin K Construction/Cookeville/CNV012]

GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 129.5 to MM 134: Maintenance will be working on/off the shoulder throughout the day. A shoulder closure will be in place throughout the day. They will start at 129.5 and proceed to 134.5 throughout the day on Wednesday, 1/21/26, and Thursday, 1/22/26. What: maintenance using a shoulder closer for drainage repairs. When: Wednesday 1/21/26, Thursday 1/22/26 Start: 9 am Estimated finish each day: 3 pm

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2: Nightly Lane closures will regularly occur on this project, 9 PM to 6 AM, on I-75 North and South between Exit 1 (East Ridge) and Exit 3A (East Brainerd Road/ SR-320) and on I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road, MM182 to MM185, for various construction activities. These closures may temporarily reduce traffic to a single lane. Uniformed police officers will be present in these work zones to assist with traffic management and to enforce traffic laws. Nighttime lane closures from 8 PM to 6 AM are scheduled on I-24 East and West between Germantown Road and through the I-75 interchange for placement of permanent thermoplastic pavement markings. Beginning on Sunday (1/11), this night work will continue weekly from Sunday through Thursday during the months of January and February. Beginning on Monday, January 12th, the contractor will start daytime closures (9 AM to 3 PM) on North and South Terrace for various pavement repairs, milling and final pavement. This work is scheduled to take place Monday through Friday, weather permitting, and will occur weekly through mid-February until completed. As this work on North and South Terrace progresses it will be necessary to temporarily close exit and entrance ramps from I-24 so that crews can safely pave these areas. Message boards, signs and detours will be provided to warn motorists of these closures and to guide them to the next available exit or entrance ramp. The contractor will be implementing the weekend closure of a single traffic lane in each direction (North and South) of I-75 near the East Brainerd Road (Exit 3) interchange. Closing these lanes will allow the contractor to safely access and complete the remaining median concrete pavement for the new bridge over the CSX railroad under construction on I-75. The first weekend is proposed for Friday, January 23, beginning at 9 PM until Monday, January 26 at 6 AM on I-75 South. The closure of a lane on I-75 North will follow next weekend from Friday, January 30 at 9 PM until 6 AM on Monday, February 2. Most of the remaining work items on this project are temperature and weather sensitive. If any of them are canceled due to inclement conditions, they will be rescheduled to take place on the next available day and time when adequate conditions exist. It may also be necessary to do short duration (15 to 30 minutes) rolling roadblocks during the day or night for patching potholes, clearing debris or repairing guardrail, attenuators, etc. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Maj Prj - Blevins/DB2101]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at the Hamilton Place Mall interchange: The SR-153 southbound ramp to I-75 northbound has been reduced to one lane. Traffic shifts have been implemented on I-75 northbound, Shallowford Road entrance ramps, and Shallowford Road exit ramps and Hamilton Place Mall exit ramp. Hamilton Loop Road is closed for retaining wall construction and storm drainage installation between the intersections near Markman's Jewelers and Texas Roadhouse. The speed limit has been reduced on I-75 throughout the project limits. Nightly lane closures are permitted 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should use caution, paying attention to construction signage and watching for construction vehicles and personnel. [Summers-Taylor, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNX358]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-17 (ST. ELMO AVE.) Utility Work both directions at LM .74: Flagging assisted lane closures on SR 17 (St. Elmo Hwy) between 51st St and 49th Ave. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/15/2026 through 01/29/2026 from 9 AM to 2 PM [2025-696]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 1.61 to LM 7.0: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-2 (Lee Hwy) near Sam Smith RD, Eldridge Rd and Grasshopper RD. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/15/2025 through 01/30/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2024-799]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 18.80 to LM 18.86: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-2 (Lee Hwy) between McCutcheon Rd and Elm Dr. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 10/2/25 to 01/30/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2024-338]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 [11.86-11.63] from McCallie Tunnel to McCallie Tunnel Maintenance: The McCallie Tunnels will be cleaned 01/21/2026 from 8 PM to 6 AM, weather permitting. The contractor will clean one side at a time and flag traffic during the work. Motorists can expect delays. [Diamond Specialized, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNZ133]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (HIXSON PK.) Utility Work both directions at LM 16.18: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-319 (Hixson Pike) between Sequoyah Access RD and Igou Ferry Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/20/2026 from 9 AM to 2 PM with a rain date of 01/22/2026 [2025-994]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 [11.67-11.75] from Stringers Ridge Tunnel to Stringers Ridge Tunnel Cleaning: The Stringers Ridge Tunnel will be closed 01/21/2026 from 8 PM to 6 AM for cleaning. A detour will be in effect during the closures to direct traffic to alternative routes. This work is weather permitting. [Diamond Specialized, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNZ133]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 [5.04-5.27] from Bachman Tubes to Bachman Tubes Tunnel Cleaning: The Bachman Tunnel will be closed 01/22/2026 from 8 PM to 6 AM for cleaning. A detour will be in effect during the closures to direct traffic to alternative routes. This work is weather permitting. [Diamond Specialized, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNZ133]

MARION COUNTY SR-108 [2.8-3.24] slide mitigation: The contractor will be performing slide mitigation operations, including grading, drainage and paving on SR-108 in Marion County at LM 2.8. The roadway will be reduced to one lane controlled by temporary traffic signals. The project completion date is 08/31/2027. Please use caution when driving through the work zone. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Dunlap/CNZ226]

MARION COUNTY SR-2 [17.2-17.3] from 17.2 to 17.3 construction: The contractor will be performing grading and drainage operations on SR-2 in Marion County near LM 17.25. This work will require a lane shift for the EB traffic; the WB traffic will be unaffected. Please slow down and use caution when driving through the work zone. [Talley Construction Company, Inc./Dunlap/CNZ244]

MCMINN COUNTY I-75 [0-2.06] from MM 35 (Bradley County Line) to MM 37 resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane closures in both directions, which will occur Sunday nights through Friday nights 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should exercise caution and pay attention to construction signage. The speed limit will be reduced during paving operations. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNY261]

MCMINN COUNTY I-75 [2.06-4.32] from MM 37 to MM 39.5 resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane closures in both directions, which will occur Sunday nights through Friday nights 8 PM to 6 AM. Motorists should exercise caution and pay attention to construction signage. The speed limit will be reduced during paving operations. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNZ109]

POLK COUNTY SR-33 (HWY. 411) Utility Work both directions from LM 2.83 to LM 5.35: Flagger assisted lane closures on SR-33 (411 Hwy) between Ridge Rd and Waters Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/12/2026 through 02/13/26 from 8 am - 3 pm. [2023-855]

Interchange SR-68 over SR-40 the construction of bridges: During this reporting period the contractor will continue construction on the SR-68 North bridge. All SR-68 traffic is using the existing SR-68 South bridge while construction occurs on the new SR-68 North bridge. All SR-40/SR-68 interchange traffic will utilize the SR-68 South interchange ramps. A temporary 3-way stop has been implemented at the intersection of the SR-40 interchange ramp and SR-68. Motorists are encouraged to slow down when entering the construction zone and look out for new stop signs on SR-68 near the SR-40/SR-68 interchange. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Cleveland/CNZ042]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 construction from north of the SR-111 interchange to south of the I-40 interchange: The contractor will continue normal working activities throughout the project limits. During this work, temporary lane closures are possible, and flaggers will be present. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the work zone and should be aware of construction equipment adjacent to the roadway. [Rogers Group, Inc./Cookeville/CNV284]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (CROSSVILLE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 35.55 to LM 38.09: Eastbound and Westbound Lane closures on SR-24 (Crossville Hwy.) between E. Wilder Ave. and Walker Farm Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/06/25 through 05/06/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm. [2025-521]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-84 (CALFKILLER HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 1.0 to LM 8.0: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-84 (Calfkiller Hwy) from the White County line to Hidden Acres Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 04/24/25 thru 01/30/26 from 8 am - 3 pm. [2023-577]

REGION 2 Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Life Cycle Replacement: No lane closures this week.
[Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga East/CNX413]

REGION 2 The on-call cable barrier repair on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor will have short-term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform cable barrier rail repair. These closures will take place daily Monday through Friday during daylight hours on the interstates and some major divided highway state routes. There many also be nightly Sunday through Thursday from 7 PM to 6 AM, rarely and only as needed. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times. Typically, only a shoulder closure will be used in the median, but lane closures will be employed as needed. [LU, Inc./McMinnville/CNZ205]

REGION 2 The on-call guardrail repair and new guardrail installation on various Interstate and State Routes: The contractor will have short-term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform guardrail repair. These closures will take place on the interstate nightly Sunday through Thursday from 7 PM to 6 AM and daily Monday through Friday on state routes. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times on the interstate, and flaggers will be present on state routes during any work that is performed. [Reynolds Fence and Guardrail, Inc./McMinnville/CNZ112]

REGION 2 The sweeping on various Interstate and State Routes: Sweeping operations are planned throughout Region 2 this reporting period. Sweeping operations are mobile operations along the inside and outside shoulders with impacts to adjacent traffic lanes. These operations will occur at night between 8 PM and 6 AM for interstates and high traffic state routes, while daytime sweeping can be anticipated between 9 AM to 3 PM for lower traffic state routes.
[Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNY210]

REGION 2 Various Interstate and SRs - Cable Barrier Repair: The contractor will have short-term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform cable barrier rail repair for punch list operations. These closures will take place on the interstate nightly Sunday through Thursday from 7 PM to 6 AM as needed and daily Monday through Friday. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times. Typically, only a shoulder closure will be used in the median, but lane closures will be employed as needed. [LU, Inc./McMinnville/CNY183]

RHEA COUNTY SR-29 (US-HWY. 27) Utility Work both directions from LM 18.02 to LM 20.45: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-27 (US HWY 27) Between Frank Reed Rd and HWY 60 exchange. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/13/2026 through 01/16/2026 with a rain date of 01/14/2025 from 9 am - 2 pm [2025-327]

RHEA COUNTY SR-30 (DAYTON MTN. HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM .13 to LM 2.22: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-30 (Dayton Mtn HWY) Between Walker Rd. and Tigues Creek Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/12/2026 through 02/27/2026 from 9 am - 2 pm [2025-725]

RHEA COUNTY SR-30 (DAYTON MTN. HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 2.22 to LM 4.34: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-30 (Dayton Mtn HWY) between Morgan Creek Rd. and Tigues Creek Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/05/2026 through 01/30/2026, with a rain date of 01/12/2025 from 9 am - 2 pm [2025-723]

WHITE COUNTY SR-111 [15.25-16.25] from O'Connor Rd to Old Kentucky Rd culvert replacement: The left lane of both the Northbound and Southbound side of SR-111 are closed until further notice. At this time the contractor will be constructing median crossovers to allow for later work to be completed. Motorists are encouraged to use caution as they approach the work zone, and they should be prepared to stop. Motorists should also be aware that the posted speed limit will be reduced within the work zone when work begins.
[Rogers Group, Inc./Cookeville/CNZ902]

WHITE COUNTY SR-136 (OLD KENTUCKY RD.) Utility Work both directions at LM 4.77: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-136 (old Kentucky Rd) from Spring Hill RD to Franks Ferry Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 01/08/2026 8 am - 3 pm. [2023-991]

RESTRICTIONS

CAMPBELL, COFFEE, DAVIDSON, DICKSON, GILES, GREENE, HAYWOOD, KNOX, MCMINN, SHELBY, AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY - CNX913:

CUMBERLAND COUNTY - CNZ206: Both lanes of SR-24 are closed at LM 15.06 to LM 15.6.

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