December 1, 2025 in Top Stories, Traffic & Road Conditions

ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION REPORT FOR AREA (NOV. 27 – DEC. 03)

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-40 [5.1-9.7] from Lyles Rd. to Bradley-Polk County Line resurfacing: During this reporting period, the contractor will continue final pavement marking work on SR-40. Temporary lane closures will be necessary during daytime hours on weekdays while work is performed. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone and be aware of equipment in the area. [APAC – Atlantic, Inc./Cleveland/CNZ020]

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. Beginning 12/1/25 through 12/5/25, traffic on SR-74 will be reduced to one lane with flaggers from 8 AM to 5 PM. Additional intermittent flagging operations and shoulder closures will be necessary periodically. Motorists should use caution and reduce speed when traveling through the work zone. Officer Street is temporarily closed at the intersection of SR-74 while new storm drainage pipe is installed under the roadway. Pickens Street will be utilized as a detour for local traffic 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 I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound at MM 113.8: Bridge repair operations will be completed on 12/01/2025 beginning at 8 PM and lasting until 2 AM. This will involve lane 2 being closed at the MM 114 overpass Traffic control and law enforcement will be used in the area for traffic advisory.

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]

COFFEE COUNTY SR-55 repair of the bridge over the Little Duck River (LM 14.0): There will be daily alternating lane closures to finish bridge repair work from 6 AM to 6 PM. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. [Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Tullahoma/CNX412]

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 0.44 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 scheduled paving operations beginning on the north end of the project on the proposed alignment. The contractor has closed North Grace Hill Drive at the existing intersection of SR-28 (US-127) for construction activities. Motorists should utilize South Grace Hill Drive as the detour with appropriate signs. Traffic has been moved to temporary alignment on Plateau Road and permanent alignment on Potato Farm Road. 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 COUNTY SR-298 [8.35-9.02] from north of Catoosa Canyon Dr to south of Obed Pines Rd construction of a small drainage structure: The contractor continues construction activities on Genesis Road (SR-298). Both lanes of Genesis Road (SR-298) at LM 8.35 to LM 9.02 have been closed and will be closed for the duration of the project with a posted detour route along SR-28 (US-127) and SR-62. The contractor will be working to replace a culvert underneath Genesis Road and install retaining walls. RESTRICTIONS: Both lanes of Genesis Road (SR-298) are closed from LM 8.35 to LM 9.02. [J. Hill Excavating, LLC/Crossville/CNZ103]

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 continues grading and construction activities throughout the project. Temporary lane closures and periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities and motorists should be prepared to stop while traveling through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to obey posted speed limit and to watch for construction equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway. The West end of Old Liberty Road will be closed to through traffic due to construction activities. Motorists and EMS will need to use the East entrance of Old Liberty Road to gain access and follow detour signs.
[Twin K Construction/Cookeville/CNV012]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-124 (US-27) from I-24 Interchange to South of the Tennessee River Bridge: Daily lane closures are possible between 9 AM and 3:30 PM as the contractor work along the ramps and 4th Street. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control, [Stansell Electric Company, Inc./Chattanooga East/CNY900]

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. (Note: In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday there will be no lane closures on this project from noon on Wednesday, November 26th through Monday, December 1st at 6 AM. A daytime closure (9 AM to 3 PM) of the entrance ramps between Belvoir Avenue and South Moore Road from South Terrace to I-24 East and North Terrace to I-24 West is scheduled for Monday (12/1) to paint and texture coat the retaining and noise walls along the ramps. The contractor will use message boards and post detours to guide traffic to the next available entrance ramp during these closures. Nighttime lane closures from 8 PM to 6 AM are scheduled on I-24 East and West between Germantown Road and the I-75 interchange for placement of asphalt paving on Monday (12/1) through the weekend until Thursday (12/11). At times, traffic may be temporarily reduced to a single lane while this work is taking place. As crews pave traffic lanes, it will be necessary to temporarily close entrance and exit ramps along I 24 for crews to safely perform their work. Message boards and detours will be posted to guide traffic to the next available ramp. Once the paving of I-24 is complete the contractor plans to move to paving North and South Terrace. It is anticipated that this work could begin on Sunday (12/7). Further information on this work will be provided once the final start date is determined. 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 when adequate conditions exist. On Monday, December 1 the utility maintaining the sanitary sewers will be closing traffic lanes on South Terrace and Belvoir Avenue from 9 AM to 3 PM to access and repair a damaged manhole.) 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. Portions of the left lane on North and South Terrace between Germantown Road and Spring Creek Road will remain closed for the installation of drainage structures, sanitary sewers, retaining and noise wall construction.
[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 ramps. Hamilton Loop Road is closed for retaining wall construction and storm drainage installation between the intersections near Markman’s Jewelers and Texas Roadhouse. The contractor has implemented a traffic shift on Hamilton Place Blvd. shifting NB and SB traffic to the east side of the existing roadway from near the I-75 SB on-ramp to near Bams Drive for the installation of storm drainage. The contractor will maintain 1 lane of traffic in each direction throughout this area. 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-2 (BRAINERD RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 12.93 to LM 13.03: Flagging assisted lane closures on Brainerd Rd. Between Germantown Rd. and Belvoir Rd. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/06/25 through 12/12/25 from 9 am – 2 pm/ [2025-687]

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 through 12/19/25 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2024-338]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 [20.72-25.756] from SR-111 to Old Dayton Pk. Resurfacing: The contractor is resurfacing US-27 requiring temporary lane closures throughout the project length. The contractor’s schedule is 7 AM to 7 PM and weather dependent. Some work may be completed at night to facilitate the project schedule. [Rogers Group, Inc./Chattanooga West/CNZ034]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-317 (Apison Pike) improvement project from SR-321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road) to east of Layton Lane: Lane closures and flagging operations will be required on SR-317 during daytime hours. [Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Chattanooga East/CNT336]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-317 [11.7-15.4] from East Brainerd Road to Weatherly Switch resurfacing: Contractor will be onsite with flagging operations or mobile operations to complete work. [APAC – Atlantic, Inc./Chattanooga East/CNX234]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-60 (STATE HWY. 60) Utility Work both directions from LM 0.03 to LM 1.81: Flagging assisted lane closures on SR 60 between Burdette RD. and Burton RD. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/01/2025 through 12/19/2025 from 9 AM to 2 PM [2025-708]

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]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-30 (LILLARD HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 16.43 to LM 16.45: Northbound and southbound lane closures on SR-30 (David W. Lillard Hwy) at the intersection of Blair Branch Rd. and SR 30 (Daivid W. Lillar Hwy.) Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Detour signage, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 11/17/25 through 12/19/25 from 9 am – 2 pm. [2025-483 and 2025-484]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-39 construction of a bridge over Middle Creek (LM 13.4): During this reporting period, the contractor will be flagging the roadway to perform work. This flagging operation will only occur during daytime hours.
[Whaley Construction, LLC/Chattanooga East/CNX069]

POLK COUNTY 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 continues grading activities throughout the project. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of construction personnel and 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 through 11/30/25 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 preventative and unscheduled maintenance of Chattanooga SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System: The contractor may have short-term shoulder and/or lane closures to perform preventative or unscheduled maintenance to the local SmartWay Intelligent Transportation System. At least one travel lane will always remain open to traffic.
[Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, LLC/Chattanooga East/CNX270]

REGION 2 Snow-plowable marker re-lensing: The contractor continues snow-plowable lens replacement on the following routes: Picket County SR-28 from LM 1.590 – 7.140, SR-52 from LM 0.000 – 2.260, SR-111 from LM 0.000 – 12.055, SR-154 from LM 0.000 – 5.726, SR-295 from LM 0.000 – 5.030, and SR-325 from LM 0.000 – 12.625, and Fentress County SR-28 from LM 0.000 – 33.580, SR-52 from LM 4.420 – 13.600, SR-52 from LM 17.620 – 27.930, SR-62 from LM 0.000 – 12.710, SR-85 from LM 0.000 – 11.010, SR-154 from LM 0.000 – 13.480, SR-296 from LM 0.000 – 3.030, SR-297 from LM 0.000 – 8.790, and SR-325 from LM 0.000 – 2.540. The contractor is expected to perform this work in the evening (8 PM – 6 AM) and will be utilizing a mobile operation. Motorists should use caution and expect delays when contract crews are present. [W.L. Markers Inc./Cookeville/CNZ053]

REGION 2 The crack sealing at various locations on various State Routes: Starting Monday 12/01/25, the contractor will have lane closures between 5 AM and 5 PM for crack sealing operations. Work will continue 7 days per week unless the contractor stops for weather or other logistical purposes. Locations: Cumberland County SR-28 LM 14.96 to 8.25, Overton County SR-111 LM 3.29 to 10.69, Clay County SR-52 LM 20.58 to 26.60, Putnam County SR-111 LM 0.00 to 2.03
[Reynolds Sealing and Striping, Inc./McMinnville/CNZ143]

REGION 2 The on-call guardrail repair and new guardrail installation on various Interstate and State Routes: Starting Monday, 12/01/25, 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: Starting Monday, 12/01/25, the contractor will have short-term shoulder and/or lane closures in order to perform cable barrier rail repair. 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-30 (WASHINGTON ST.) Utility Work both directions at LM 12.93: Flagging assisted lane closures on SR-30 (Old Washington HWY) between Blue Sky Dr. and Sky Dr. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present, 12/01/25 through 12/02/25 from 9 am – 2 pm/ [2025-848]

WHITE COUNTY SR-136 (OLD KENTUCKY RD.) TDOT Maintenance both directions at LM 11.43: The intersection of SR136 and SR26 will be reduced to one lane in all directions for flagging operations on Monday 12/01/25-Tuesday 12/02/25 from 8AM-4PM. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and use caution when in the area.

WHITE COUNTY SR-26 (SMITHVILLE HWY.) TDOT Maintenance in both directions at LM 5.227: The intersection of SR26 and SR136 will be reduced to one lane in all directions for flagging operations on Monday 12/01/25-Tuesday 12/02/25, from 8 AM – 4 PM. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and use caution when in the area.

 

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.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY – CNZ103: Both lanes of Genesis Road (SR-298) are closed from LM 8.35 to LM 9.02.



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