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The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently released its roadway activity report for Region 2 of the state which includes Coffee and surrounding areas. Locally, the road activity report highlights District 28, which includes the following:

COFFEE COUNTY I-24 (MM 105) construction of an overpass carrying SR-2 (US-41): Phase 1 of I-24 bridge replacement at Exit 105 will continue this week. SR-2 will be reduced to one lane utilizing traffic signal system. The temporary traffic signal will remain in effect until Sept. 18. Starting June 19 there will be nightly operations for setting beams over I-24. I-24 will be reduced to one lane in each direction while detouring I-24 traffic on the ramps at the exit 105 interchange. SR-2 will be fully closed at the I-24 interchange with signed detours in place. This nightly work is expected to last until July 1.

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. Contractor may use temporary lane shifts to complete utility work. Phase 1 traffic shift has reduced lanes from three to two across the bridge over Rock Creek in order to start bridge replacement work.

COFFEE COUNTY SR-55 resurfacing from north of Harper Lane (LM 11.4) to SR-2 (US-41, LM 13.8): There will be nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing work. One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times.

COFFEE, GRUNDY, AND WARREN COUNTY The ADA curb ramp upgrades on various State Routes: The contractor will have lane closures at various locations nights and days in Warren, Coffee, and Grundy Counties for miscellaneous punch-list work. Motorists should use caution and watch for workers and equipment.

FRANKLIN COUNTY Old Decherd Road over Wagner Creek (LM 0.3) construction of a bridge: Old Decherd Road is closed at Wagner Creek for bridge replacement. A signed detour is in place. The road closure will be in place for the duration of the project through June 30, 2025. RESTRICTIONS: Old Decherd Road at Wagner Creek is closed.

MARION COUNTY I-24 from east of Big Fiery Gizzard Creek (MM 146) to near SR-27 (US-72, MM 152): The contractor will be working on I-24 EB and WB from MM 146 to MM 152 to perform resurfacing operations. Work will be performed Sunday nights through Friday nights from 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. each night. No work will occur on Saturday nights. This work will require single lane closures in each direction leaving one lane open to traffic each way. THP and truck mounted attenuators will be on site during the work.

 WARREN COUNTY SR-1 (US-70S) and SR-380 intersection improvement and SIA to Motlow Advanced Robotics with intersection: Contractor will continue to have intermittent lane closures on SR-380 and SR-1 to work on punch list items. Motorist should expect some delays and use caution through work zone.

WARREN AND WHITE COUNTY SR-136 repair of the bridge over the Caney Fork River LM 2: The bridge will be one lane through the majority of the project. In the next week, the barrier rail and temporary signal will be removed. The exact date depends on other work being completed. Motorist should use caution and watch for flaggers. Motorist should expect some delays at the bridge with the traffic signal and traffic utilizing one lane.