Ram's Reliable Road Reports Through February 6th

Jan 30, 2016 at 09:03 am by bryan


A warming trend lets you know that it won't be long until construction projects are in full swing. City Traffic Engineer Ram Balachandran releases potential areas of motorist challenges in the 'Boro today through February 6th.

City Construction Projects

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Veterans Pkwy aka Kimbro Road Widening Project (Barfield Road to Saint Andrews Drive)

Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm: Traffic on Veterans Pkwy between Yeargan Rd and Barfield Rd has been switched onto the north side. Sidewalk and grading work continues on continues on the south side of Veterans Pkwy between Yeargan Road and Barfield Road. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. There will be incidental lane closures and traffic interruptions (trucks entering and exiting the job site).

Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project

Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Ridgley Road and W College Street for underground utility crossing. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. Broadmor Blvd is closed to traffic at Memorial Blvd for utility crossing construction work. Broadmor Blvd can still be accessed from NW Broad Street for local traffic. W Lytle Street is also closed to traffic at NW Broad Street for construction work. Retaining wall work continues as part of the southwest and southeast ramps for the new overpass. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

Sewer Pump Station Project (NW Broad St at Battlefield Pkwy)

Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 5 pm: Contractor for Water & Sewer Department will be installing sewer lines within TDOT right-of-way/Battlefield Pkwy. A small section of Battlefield Pkwy is closed. Underground bore work continues. Appropriate traffic controls will be in-place.

W Lytle Street Relocation Project (NW Broad St to Barker St)

Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: W Lytle Street is also closed to traffic at NW Broad Street for construction work. Underground utility work continues. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

Middle Tennessee Widening Project (Greenland Dr to E Main St)

Expected Lane Closures: Saturday, January 30: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm: The contractor will be implementing phase one traffic control plan on Middle Tennessee Blvd. Traffic on Middle Tennessee Blvd will be shifted to the east side and reduced to two lanes between Bell St and E Lytle St. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

AT&T Overhead Fiber Optic Installation Work

1) Old Fort Pkwy (between Fortress Blvd and NW Broad St)

2) W Burton St, W Lytle St and N Church St at AT&T Central Office

Expected No Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: AT&T crews will be installing overhead fiber optic work. There will be no lane closures. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Television Inspection Project

1) Haynes Dr. between Memorial Blvd and Sulphur Springs Road.

2) Sulphur Springs Rd between Haynes Dr. and Ravenwood Dr.

3) Jetton Dr. between Hembree St and Lokey Ave

4) Ridgley Rd between College St and end of Ridgley Rd

5) Middle Tennessee Blvd across from Virginia Ave

6) Greenland Dr between Champion Way and Old Lascassas Pike (night work between 8pm and 10 pm)

Expected Lane Closures: Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm: The contractor for Water & Sewer Department will be performing TV inspections of the sewer lines. Traffic will be reduced to one lane flagging operation. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

Comcast Overhead Fiber Optic Installation Work (S Church St just south of Middle Tennessee Blvd)

Expected Lane Closures: Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Comcast crews will be installing overhead fiber optic lines on S Church St just south of Middle Tennessee Blvd. There will be lane closures and traffic interruptions. There will be a 2-5 minute road closure for overhead fiber crossing. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

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