Ram's "Hot Under The Collar" Tips For Motorists

Aug 08, 2020 at 08:47 am by WGNS


(MURFREESBORO)  Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran warns motorists of potential traffic jam areas, and hopefully will help them avoid getting "hot under the collar" between today and August 15, 2020. 

City Construction Projects 

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Right Turn Lane Improvement Work (Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln)

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm:  Contractor for the City of Murfreesboro will be making right turn lane improvements on Robert Rose Dr at Thompson Ln.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

Underground Utility Installation Work (Sulphur Springs Rd at Northfield Blvd)

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm:  Contractor for a private development will be performing underground utility work on Sulphur Spring Rd.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. 

Traffic Signal Installation Work

  1. Memorial Blvd & Kings Ridge Dr
  2. Memorial Blvd and Eleanor Dr

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm:  City Traffic Signal contractor will be installing traffic signal loops on Memorial Blvd and the downtown area.  There will be lane closures and traffic interruptions.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. 

Turn Lane Installation Work (Old Fort Pkwy Frontage Rd adjacent to Chick Fil A)

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm:  Contractor for a private development will be installing turn lanes on the Frontage Rd at Chick Fil A.  There will be minor lane closures and traffic  interruptions.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

Annual City Street Paving Projects

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:  City contractor will be performing construction work at the following streets:

  1. Medical Center Pkwy at Thompson Ln (stamped sidewalk installation work)
  2. Thompson Ln between Medical Center Pkwy and Robert Rose Dr (sidewalk repair work)
  3. Arnold Rd (drainage Work)
  4. Medical Center Pkwy between GreshamPark Dr and Robert Rose Dr (crosswalk markings)

Expect lane shifts and traffic interruptions.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

Right Turn Lane Improvement Work (Medical Center Pkwy just west of Levi Dearing Pl)

Expected Lane Closures:  Monday, 9:00 am to Noon:  Contractor for the a private development will be making right turn lane improvements on Medical Center Pkwy just west of Levi Dearing Pl.  Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane between Levi Dearing Pl and Robert Rose Dr.  Eastbound traffic will not be affected.  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place.

TDOT Resurfacing Projects

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, I-24 SMART Corridor

  • Nightly, 8PM-5AM, There will be intermittent lane closure between MM 55-80 for barrier rail relocation.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, The construction of pedestrian facilities on SR 10 Memorial Blvd from DeJarnette Ln to Thompson Ln in Murfreesboro

  • Daily, 8:00AM-3:30PM, There will be a right lane closure in both direction to excavate and install sidewalk. One to two lanes will remain open at all times.
  • Nightly, 8:00PM-5:00AM, There will be alternating lane closures at DeJarnette Ln for curb ramp island construction.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, SR 99 (New Salem Hwy) resurfacing from Cason Lane to I-24

  • Daily, 9AM-4PM, There will be intermittent lane closure in both directions between the intersection of Warrior Dr and the intersection of Cason Ln on SR 99 for utility and construction work.  One lane will remain open at all times.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Overhead Sign Replacement on I-24

  • Nightly, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures in both direction at MM 80 (New Salem Hwy) pour median footer.

 

Source: TDOT

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