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One of the Coasts most notable eateries celebrated the reopening of some popular offerings Saturday.

The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint marked the opening of the saloon and seasonal opening of the Crawfish Shack Out Back for customers.

Patrons have the chance to eat hand-selected mudbugs and listen to live music in an outdoor setting this crawfish season or hang out in a wild-west style saloon with a wide selection of drinks.

The Shed Owner Brad Orrison says it is exciting to see more growth at the facility. Well weve been successful at doing beer, barbecue, and blues, and its a natural step for us to do crawfish and celebrate crawfish season. Also were frying catfish and of course all the barbecue staples, but now weve added some high-end liquors and hand-selected bourbons and a bigger playground!

Crawfish are available at the Shed every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. until supplies last. You can also reserve them over the phone.

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New offerings at The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint - WXXV News 25

As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds one of its unique dynamics is the surge of new medical studies being rushed into print because of the extenuating circumstances of a global pandemic. To be crystal clear, these are studies produced using expert, scientific methodologies and conducted by credentialed epidemiologists and clinicians. But many have relatively small sample sizes and theyre being performed many in China under crisis conditions. So they dont necessarily prove things even in the limited way that larger, more organized studies can. But theyre giving us key information.

Let me point your attention to a few of them.

Because Im not an expert on these matters in any way, I will keep my descriptions very general. If you want more information you can review the studies. In most cases, if youre not a specialist, its easiest just to read the abstract.

*** One of the big questions about COVID-19 is its effect on children. The evidence is overwhelming that its impact on children is dramatically less than it is for adults, especially for elderly people. (Heres a Times story on the general issue.) In general, young, healthy people do better with most diseases than older people. But the apparent disparity goes way beyond the general robustness of youth and appears to extend even to the very, very young who are often more vulnerable to diseases like the flu.

The question has been: do children actually contract the disease at a much lower rate or are they infected just as much or at similar rates to others but consistently present with much milder or even subclinical versions of the disease?

The difference may not have a major impact on the threat to children (here talking about under 20) but it could make a major difference in the degree to which children are a vector for the spread of the disease. This study published earlier this week, based on surveillance from Shenzhen, China suggests that children are just as much at risk of contracting the disease as adults. They are just far less likely to get severe cases. Key sentence from the abstract. We further show that children are at similar risk of infection as the general population, though less likely to have severe symptoms; hence should be considered in analyses of transmission and control.

Again, small sample sizes, rushed to print. None of these individual studies should be treated as definitive. But they are important pieces of the puzzle.

*** Another critical question is how deadly the disease is. People really want to know the answer to this question, for obvious reasons. As I noted on Wednesday there was a lot of bad reporting on the WHOs announcement of a 3.4% death rate from COVID-19.

This number was not presented as an estimate of someones chance of dying as a result of COVID-19. We dont know that answer yet and probably wont in any definitive way for some time. It was the current percentage of identified fatalities per identified cases. That is a more specific and technical datapoint, highly influenced by the amount of testing.

On Wednesday a new study was published based on the epidemic in Hubei from January 1st through February 11th. This study takes the official data and does additional modeling to try to get a handle on underreporting, transmission rates, etc. They came up with a 1.6% fatality rate. This was from an intense period of the epidemic in China. Fatality rates have been higher in Hubei than in the rest of China. Knowledgable experts have suggested we shouldnt place too much focus on the 1.6% fatality rate there are too many uncertain variables. What is more important is the age breakdown, which really drives home the threat to older people. See this chart.

As you can see, very low rates of mortality (relatively speaking for the young) up to very high ones for people over 80 and a steady slope from 1% on up over age 50. We have a great deal of evidence that for the great majority of people who are young or relatively young and in good health COVID-19 is a manageable disease. But for the elderly and those in fragile health it is very dangerous and deadly in a significant percentage of cases.

*** Another issue is smoking. Its not a huge surprise that smoking might be a contributing factor to severity in a respiratory illness. But theres significant evidence that smoking is significantly associated with COVID-19 progressing toward severe or critical disease. See this study from February 28th. There is also this study from February 26th which focuses on a gene expression found in smokers which is associated with COVID-19 a receptor of virus. These findings may suggest that smokers are also more susceptible to infection. Key quote from the abstract: In conclusion, our findings may indicate that smokers, especially former smokers, and people over 60 have higher risk and are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Note particularly here the may indicate phrasing. This second study is more tentatively connected to evidence from the course of disease in specific patients and should be treated as suggestive rather than dispositive.

I was struck in this case that this may apply even more to former smokers than current ones. But again, if youre wondering about that all I can suggest is reading the study.

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New Studies Shed Light on Impact and Vulnerability to COVID-19 - TPM

Posted March 07, 2020 09:37:44

Social isolation is a growing problem in Australia and is even more difficult to overcome when you do not have spare money for outings or activities.

A group of women in Adelaide's north hope they have found a solution, after noticing many women sitting alone in shopping malls and having nowhere to get together.

Raelene Wlochowicz retired from the youth justice system last year and wanted to learn new skills and make new friends, but realised the only option in the area was a men's shed.

Men's sheds are community-based, non-profit, non-commercial organisations that provide a safe and friendly space for men to work on projects.

The Australian Men's Shed Association said a major objective of the sheds is to advance the well-being and health of their members.

However, despite Adelaide's northern suburbs having some of South Australia's highest rates of older women living alone along with high rates of unemployment and many newly-arrived migrants there is no men's shed equivalent for women.

Ms Wlochowicz said many people in the area do not have the cash to spend at cafes, movies or even buying a book and that social isolation was a "massive" problem.

"A lot of women often stay in domestic violence relationships because they are isolated, they don't have a support network, [or] people they can go to for advice and help," she said.

"When you're retired money is minimal, you don't have a lot to spend and if you're a young mum, you don't have a lot to spend either."

Using donations and a $1,000 grant, Ms Wlochowicz and a volunteer committee have turned a donated, disused school building in Davoren Park into the Playford Women's Shed.

It is a social hub for women of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.

It has taken five months to clean the building, which has been vacant for six years and to remove knee-high weeds from the courtyard.

"From the moment I spoke women's shed, it's taken on a life of its own, it's grown exponentially," Ms Wlochowicz said.

"It just seems that whatever we've needed it's come to us because I think the essence of a women's shed is just so necessary, the community's gone 'yep, we want to be there'.

"We are the first women's shed in South Australia. We hope that this will become a place that's renowned."

The shed has been created as a casual drop-in space that will also offer craft workshops, cooking classes and opportunities for migrants to speak English.

An op shop has also been set up on the site and it will provide packs for vulnerable women in need of clothing and supplies.

For Cynthia Bubner, it has given her "a new lease on life".

"I was pretty much reclusive up until a few weeks ago when we started all this up. I'd moved house and I'd hit a bit of a plateau of just feeling a bit bland," she said.

"I just feel all yippee inside all the time now.

"It's a ripper of a thing you know, fair dinkum it's just bloody totally, totally rapt in the whole thing.

"It's very serendipitous because we kind of bumped into this person and that person, so it's all come together like a melting pot of dreams."

Topics:community-organisations,charities-and-community-organisations,community-and-society,community-and-multicultural-festivals,volunteers,adelaide-5000,sa,australia

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Women's shed to open in Adelaide's north to combat social isolation - ABC News

OnTheWight always welcomes a Letter to the Editor to share with our readers unsurprisingly they dont always reflect the views of this publication. If you have something youd like to share,get in touchand of course, your considered comments are welcome below.

This from a reader who would prefer to remain anonymous, Ventnor. Ed

On thinking about the partial collapse of the retaining wall in Belgrave Road, it occurred to me that the road is below an area where a large number of trees were removed in the winter of 2019 by the developers of a site at the top of Grove Road.

This area had the trees removed, I believe, due to the concerns they would undermine the wall.

My concern however is the impact that this large number of trees being removed has had on the ground in an already unstable area of Ventnor.

Roots help to keep the soil stable I have a masters degree in Building Surveying and the importance of trees and ground stability was something I remember well.

The roots help to keep the soil stable and also absorb large amounts of water.

In my viewI can only imagine that this removal of such a large number of trees has caused additional instability to the soil and also allowed a lot more water than would normally flow, down toward the shore; coupled with the large amount of rainfall, this has made the land where Belgrave Road stands unstable and slippage has occurred.

This water would bypass under the properties on the edge of the road if they are built on solid foundations on stone, and accumulate in the already unstable area on which the road is built.

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Letter: Could retaining wall collapse be related to large number of trees being removed? - On The Wight

FRANKFORT Replacement of the Hilltop Bridge tops the list of projects to be undertaken in the village of Frankfort as a result of the Halloween flood and Mayor Richard Adams hopes to advertise for bids on it soon.

The village is currently waiting for the engineers bid packet on the project, according to village Clerk Karlee Tamburro.

The storm also damaged the West Main Street Bridge, which is due to be replaced. The state Department of Transportation red flagged it, but the village hired Tioga Construction in December to make emergency repairs and the DOT has since removed the red flag designation, Adams said Thursday evening.

Tamburro met with Federal Emergency Management Agency officials earlier in the day to review the work for which the village will be seeking reimbursement.

We have 10 different projects. The biggest is going to be the Hilltop Bridge, she said, adding that it is referred to as the Swimming Road Bridge on the DOT listing. I dont think people realize we cant just fix the bridge; the structure needs to come down.

The new bridge may not be built until next year, said Tamburro.

Were not going to be able to just replace it the same way it was. The whole creek corridor has to be studied for hydraulics. Everything is going to have to work together with the West Main Street Bridge, she said.

The village will working with the New York State Canal Corporation, which owns the creek banks through a portion of the village, and engineers from Barton & Loguidice, to coordinate the work, said Tamburro.

Most of the damage occurred along the Moyer Creek corridor, she said. That includes the retaining wall behind Streamside Manor and Litchfield Manor apartments, which was eroded and scoured by the flood waters.

The Lehman Park embankment failure that had been repaired was also damaged.

There is also concern about a power pole that holds a transmission line that feeds the entire village.

That embankment was severely eroded as well, said Tamburro. The storm also damaged floating docks and ramps at the village marina.

Debris removal and culvert damage were among the projects listed. The village Department of Public Works handled some of this work and the village will seek reimbursement from FEMA for the costs.

As for the repairs to the West Main Street Bridge, reimbursement will be handled through the Federal Highway System, Tamburro said. The Bridge NY replacement project is a federal project through the DOT.

Engineering reports have shown the opening under the West Main Street Bridge is too small hydraulically; there is not enough room for a heavy flow of water such as came down through Moyer Creek as a result of the Halloween storm.

The report issued by Milone & MacBroom after the 2013 floods states that the West Main Street Bridge constricts the flow of water during flood events and is prone to ice jams, which exacerbate flooding. Stone masonry walls up and downstream of the bridge also constrain the creek. Utilities, including natural gas, a water supply main, a sanitary sewer line and electrical/communications conduits cross the bridge.

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Frankfort reviews flood projects with FEMA - The Times Telegram

Here's a recap ofour live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council Planning and Development Committee meeting. The committee has three items on its agenda, including a request to grant a one-year extension of time to start construction on a planned development at 910-938 Custer Ave.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m.

A packet with information on the agenda items is available online.

Meeting called to order at 6:52 p.m.

Alderman Eleanor Revelle, 7th Ward, is chairing the meeting. Only four of the seven committee members are present.

P1 - Time extension for planned development at 910-938 Custer Ave.

Alderman Don Wilson, 4th Ward, says one of the developers died recently. Says seems like a reasonable request for an extension.

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Committee votes to approve.

P2 - Map amendemtn to remove 2044 Wesley Ave. from the oWE West Evanston overlay district

John Cleary, would-be developer of the site, says the property is a former railroad site.

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Says wants to build townhouses and a three-and-a-half-story apartment building on the property.

Alderman Don Wilson, 4th Ward, says given that the property hasn't been developed under the existing plan, making the proposed changes seem to make sense.

Alderman Ann Rainey, 8th Ward, says doesn't understand why this isn't being embraced. Shame to lose this opportunity. But wants to learn more about it befor a final vote.

Community Development Director Johanna Leonard says Alderman Robin Rue Simmons, 5th Ward, who isn't at the meeting, does support the proposal.

Revelle says seems to still be a lot of uncertainty about what the planned development for the site would look like.

Rainey says there's no danger in introducing it.

Cleary says the project will be able to pay for the cost of remediating soil conditions and removing the retaining wall from the abandoned viaduct.

Alderman Judy Fiske, 1st Ward, asks about water runoff from the site.

Leonard says doesn't yet have a planned development proposal and so haven't reviewed that issue.

Cleary says existing rules would require a street connecting Wesley and Jackson -- which would leave no room to actually build anything.

Fiske proposes keeping the issue in committee.

Wilson says he prefers moving it forward. Want to see something good happen with the property -- whether from this developer or another one.

"Let's get the property moving along so it's put to some useful purpose," Wilson says.

Committee ends up with a tie vote 2-2, which means it goes to CIty Council without a recommendation.

Fiske and Revelle voted against forwarding it to Council.

P3 - Restricting ground floor uses in the D2 District

Wilson says he has concerns about this measure, given rental difficulties downtown now.

Leonard says city has similar restrictions in the Main-Dempster district. Says some merchants don't like having financial institutions that don't create a lot of foot traffic take up ground-floor spaces.

In response to question from Fiske, Leonard says special use applicants usually do their homework and try to plan their storefronts to create more activity.

Wlson says it ends up being very costly to go through the process --and often times it doesn't work out after they've spent tens of thousands of dollars. Would prefer to see more certainty.

Fiske says may not be able to force people to comply with our vision of downtown. Would rather have an occupied building than a vacancy. Appreciates the concept behind the proposal, but not confident it will achieve the goal. Would be more comfortable if had talked to property owners and rental agents downtown first.

Rainey says should keep this in committee until we figure it out.

Motion is to table the proposal to the committee meeting on May 11. Approved unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

City Council to start at 7:35 p.m.

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Recap: Planning and Development Committee - Evanston Now

Short traffic stoppages and temporary closures will occur on Thoms Run Road in Collier, just outside the South Fayette border, starting at 7 a.m. March 16 and continuing through October because of road work.

During paving and repairs, short traffic stoppages, with assistance from flaggers, will occur from Forsythe Road to 600 feet west of Dutch Hill Road.

Below are three closures that will occur during the project:

* Staring in May, Thoms Run Road will be closed just east of KP Hollow Road for a slope repair. Traffic will be detoured using Thoms Run and Oakdale, Hilltop and Forysthe roads.

* Staring in June, part of the 5100 block of Thoms Run Road will be closed for construction of a retaining wall. Traffic will be detoured using Thoms Run and Oakdale, Hilltop and Forysthe roads.

* Starting in June, Thoms Run Road will be closed just west of Forysthe Road for a bridge replacement. Traffic will be detoured using Prestley, Washington (Route 50), Millers Run (Route 50) and Presto-Sygan roads.

The closures are not expected to overlap. Exact start dates for the closures will be announced later.

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Thoms Run Road stoppages and closures expected through October - Observer-Reporter

(BPT) Hardscaping products, including segmental retaining wall units (SRWs) and interlocking concrete pavers, are a landscapes best friend. Landscape professionals know that hardscapes are the backbone of a great design. Homeowners, too, shouldnt be afraid to explore do-it-yourself landscape features using hardscape materials.

According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, hardscaping trends for 2020 include geometric patterned designs as well as materials with sleek, modern lines. Luckily, design options abound as hardscapes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, textures and colors that work well with other materials such as natural stone or crushed rock mulch.

Hardscapes are popular because they outlast materials such as timbers for retaining walls or asphalt for driveway surfaces, says Scott Arnold, general manager of Villa Landscapes in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hardscape surfaces are durable and low maintenance, Arnold says. For example, when a client wants to replace a wood deck, we suggest a raised paving stone patio created with retaining wall units and pavers as a solution. In addition to traditional uses, such as fixing grade problems and preventing erosion, retaining wall systems also can be used to build outdoor features such as fireplaces and raised planters. Or they can be employed to solve unique landscaping problems.

1. Making the grade

Villa Landscapes used the VERSA-LOK retaining wall system to solve an unusual problem for a homeowner who had a historic home on Cream of Wheat Row in Minneapolis, an avenue with stately homes built by wheat company executives at the turn of the 19th century. The home had a driveway designed for horse-and-buggy with an embedded limestone step for disembarking passengers. No cars could go around it, so Villa elevated the driveway with a retaining wall system so a new paving stone driveway would be level with the existing step.

2. Play well with others

Made of colors and textures that mimic and complement natural stone, hardscaping products work well with other materials, like crushed stone, flagstone steppers and natural boulders. A Wisconsin homeowner needed retaining walls for slopes and a paving stone patio as well as natural steps and boulders in the surrounding garden. Using retaining wall units, paving stones and natural stone, Villas design incorporated elements of both harmony and contrast in shapes, textures and colors.

3. Define outdoor areas

Hardscapes are great for creating multiple, connected outdoor living spaces. By varying the pattern, color and texture, a design can define areas for grilling, dining and relaxing. In addition, retaining wall systems can be used to create columns, freestanding walls, raised planters and other features that give outdoor rooms definition and functionality.

4. Complement any design

A variety of shapes, colors and textures make hardscapes the perfect complement to any architectural design, from an old-world look to minimalist style. Several homes in a residential development in Edina, Minnesota, followed suit when one homeowner selected the new VERSA-LOK CleanCut(TM) retaining wall texture for its clean, contemporary feel to match the modern architectural design of the home.

5. Create outdoor features

Hardscape features such as fireplaces, fire rings, bar/grill islands, raised planters and more can be built easily with retaining wall units. The VERSA-LOK retaining wall system can be used for features such as columns, curves, stairs and corners without the need for special pieces.

The versatility of hardscaping products and materials makes them ideal for a variety of landscaping applications. Hardscaping products, such as segmental retaining walls and concrete pavers, let homeowners shape their yards, while adding color and increasing usable space. Hardscaping materials, such as rock and stone mulch, add the finishing touches that dress up a yard and make it look complete.

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5 reasons hardscapes are a landscape's best friend - MyMotherLode.com

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken the Forest Department to task for its alleged negligence in connection with the death of an eight-year-old girl after she fell into an elephant-proof trench (EPT) on the periphery of Nagarahole National Park.

On October 2, 2019, a holiday on account of Gandhi Jayanti, Sinchana slipped out of her house at Haladakatte tribal settlement to play. While playing on the mound of debris lying alongside the EPT, she lost her balance and slipped into the water-filled trench and drowned.

Compensation paid

Though the Forest Department gave Sinchanas parents compensation of 40,000, the commission, after conducting a spot inspection last month, found fault with the Forest Department for its failure to take necessary precautions after digging the elephant trench, which is more than 10 ft. deep.

Commissions member for Mysuru circle M.L. Parashuram, who visited the spot, said the department had not erected any retaining wall or signboard near the EPT cautioning people residing nearby about the presence of a deep trench. This led to the unfortunate death of the girl, he contended.

In a letter to the Deputy Conservator of Forests and Director of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve D. Mahesh Kumar, dated February 18, 2020, the commission said the EPT was situated adjacent to an anganwadi at Haladakatte settlement and yet there was no signboard or retaining wall. Hence, he sought action against officials responsible for the lapse.

Mr. Parashuram contended that the department had not only ignored the safety of the children, but also violated the rights of people under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006.

Also, he said digging up of the EPT was unscientific. For, it prevents rainwater from flowing through its natural course to fill lakes and ponds. Instead, the rainwater gathers in the trenches, leading to such calamities, he said.

Department denies charge

The Forest Department, in reply to the commission, pointed out that the EPT had been dug up near 45 villages and 12 tribal settlements of Hunsur, Periyapatna, and H.D. Kote taluks on the periphery of Nagarhole National Park to minimise man-animal conflict.

The department said the death of the child was accidental. The EPT was filled with water owing to rain in the preceding days, the department said, and contended that there was no negligence on the part of officials or personnel of the department.

The department, however, has promised to take up necessary steps to erect solar-powered fencing or rail track fencing during the financial year 202021.

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District 47 - West TN - NorthernCARROLL COUNTY, SR-22A: Bridge repair over Brier Creek at LM 0.34 and over CSX Railroad at LM 3.10.

Restrictions: Monday, March 9, 2020: SR 22A will be reduced to one lane traffic with a traffic signal system.

DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): The resurfacing on SR 20 from US 51 (SR 3) to the Crockett County Line will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-54: The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, retaining wall and paving on SR 54 from near Rison Street to near Smith Road. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35MPH.

Restrictions: Beginning on Monday, November 25, 2019: Bridge work on SR 54 at LM 12.02 (Bridge nearest Guthrie) will cause a 10 lane restriction. *Traffic has been shifted to Phase 3 of traffic control.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 2): Grading, drainage, construction of eight bridges on future I-69 from south of US 51 (SR 3) to south of US 45W (SR 5) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 (SR 3) portion of the project. The southbound traffic has been switched to the northbound side on SR 3 throughout the work zone, for phase 2 construction.

Restrictions: Wednesday, November 6, 2019: SR 3 will have traffic in the outside lanes in both directions. Inside lanes will be closed for construction. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11 6 lane restriction.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 3): Grading, drainage, construction of bridges and paving on future I-69 from west of SR 21 to US 51 (SR 3) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Beginning on Monday, July 29, 2019: SR 21 North will from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road. The closure is expected for approximately 1 year to allow the construction of the overhead Bridge on the new portion of SR 21 along with the Road & Drainage of the I-69 mainline. Northbound traffic will detour from SR 21 East onto Clifford Rives Road, then North on Bethlehem Road, West onto Lindenwood Road before proceeding North on SR 21. Southbound traffic will be in reverse order. Detour routes are posted.

OBION COUNTY, SR-43 (US 45E): Repair of the bridges (right & left) on SR 43 over overflow will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Restrictions: Beginning on Friday, January 24, 2020: SR 43 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the bridges over overflow with a 12 lane restriction and a 5 6 shoulder restriction.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-43 and SR-372 (45E Business) interchange (Region 4 Concrete Repair):

Wednesday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 11, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: There will be a full and partial closures to seal concrete pavement repairs for the on and off ramp at SR 43 to Business 45E (SR 372) and SR 22 and US 45E in Weakley County. Only one ramp or lane will be closed at a time.

District 48 - West TN Middle/Southern

HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): The construction of an I-Beam bridge along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 19 (Brownsville Bypass) from east of SR 87 LM 11.12 to west of Windrow Rd. LM 14.73. One lane will remain. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits. Beginning February 17 Shaw Chapel Rd will be closed, and a detour put in place.

MADISON COUNTY, I-40: Thursday, March 5, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be a temporary lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Madison County at MM 67.0-95.0 for pothole repair.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US 45 Bypass) and I-40: Interchange improvements on SR 186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd for paving and construction of retaining walls. Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.

Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Saturday, March 7, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

LOOK AHEAD:

Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Saturday, March 14, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Saturday, March 14, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent left and right lane closures at MM 82.0-83.0 for pothole repairs. Backup date Sunday, March 15, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Monday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-198: The construction of a concrete box bridge on SR 198 over Bear Creek (LM 8.65) along with grading, drainage, and paving will cause temporary lane closures.

Restrictions: Beginning April 29, 2019 there will be an 11 width restriction and a temporary signal will be put in place. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.

WEATHER PERMITTING

TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:

Wednesday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to repair pavement on an as needed basis.

TDOT District 47 and 48 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:

Wednesday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 11: There are no scheduled closures.

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SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 from the Hernando Desoto Bridge to near the Wolf River Bridge (Chelsea Avenue)

Wednesday, March 4 through Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT MOBILE closures with one lane to remain open on I-40 east and westbound

(MM 1.10 to MM 4.95) to allow for punch list items and clean up. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: ITS Maintenance

Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: CLOSE outside lane on I-40 eastbound from MM 1.4 to MM 1.6 to perform ITS Maintenance. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: The grading, drainage, construction of concrete Bulb-Tee and I-beam bridges, signals and paving on SR 14 from east of Old Covington Pike to SR 385 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 385 to east of Kerrville Rosemark Rd. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-175: Bridge approach testing

Friday, March 6, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Testing of bridge approach slab at Weaver Rd over Hornlake Creek (MM 0.0) will cause possible lane closures.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-205: Bridge repair at Big Creek drainage ditch (MM 1.0)

Beginning Monday, March 2, 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday, April 22, 2020: There will be a full closure of SR-205 at Big Creek drainage ditch (MM 1.0) to replace the bridge. Detours will be provided.

TIPTON COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): Resurfacing on SR-3 (US-51) from Winn Avenue to Hope Street

Wednesday, March 4 through Friday, March 6 and Sunday, March 8 through Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will intermittent lane closures on north and southbound SR-3 (US-51) from Winn Avenue to Hope Street (MM 15 MM 19) for curb ramp installation. Weather Permitting.

TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:

Thursday, March 5 through Wednesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all interstates and state routes in District 49 for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:

Wednesday, March 4 through Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby, Tipton, and Lauderdale Counties), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 15 (Shelby County), SR 175, SR 14 (Shelby and Tipton County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Shelby and Fayette Counties), I-55 and I-240. One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail.

Wednesday, March 4 through Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.: The following ramps will be closed to repair damaged guardrail.

I-40

Westbound EXIT 2 to Smith/Chelsea

Westbound EXIT 12 on ramp from Sycamore View

Westbound EXIT 18 on ramp from SR-15 (US 64)

Eastbound EXIT 8 on ramp from SR-14

I-55

Northbound EXIT 7 to Third Street

Northbound EXIT 12 on ramp from Metal Museum Dr

I-240

Westbound EXIT 15A to Poplar Ave eastbound

Westbound EXIT 21 to Lamar Ave southbound

Westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound

Eastbound EXIT 12B to Sam Cooper Blvd

SR-14

Northbound EXIT to Raleigh-Millington Rd

THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting. If weather does not permit, the closure will be on the next available night.

Thursday, March 5 through Wednesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations in Tipton County on SR 14, SR 206, and SR 178; Fayette County on SR 86; and Shelby County on SR 204 and SR 388 to repair damaged guardrail. One lane will be CLOSED in each direction to repair damaged guardrail. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available day. Flagmen will be used where necessary. Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, March 11 through Tuesday, March 17, 8:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.: The following ramps will be closed to repair damaged guardrail.

I-40

Westbound EXIT 2 to Smith/Chelsea

Westbound EXIT 12 on ramp from Sycamore View

Westbound EXIT 18 on ramp from SR-15 (US 64)

Eastbound EXIT 8 on ramp from SR-14

I-55

Northbound EXIT 7 to Third Street

Northbound EXIT 12 on ramp from Metal Museum Dr

I-240

Westbound EXIT 15A to Poplar Ave eastbound

Westbound EXIT 21 to Lamar Ave southbound

Westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound

Eastbound EXIT 12B to Sam Cooper Blvd

SR-14

Northbound EXIT to Raleigh-Millington Rd

THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting. If weather does not permit, the closure will be on the next available night.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Drain Cleaning:

Thursday, March 5 and Sunday, March 8 through Thursday, March 12, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT MOBILE closures with one lane to be closed on I-40 east and westbound (MM 0.0 to MM 27.0), I-55 north and southbound (MM 0.0 to12.0), I-240 between Walnut Grove and Madison Ave (MM 0.0 to 18.0), SR 385 (MM 0.00 to 13.0), SR 57 east and westbound

(MM 0.0 to 12.0), and SR 14 north and southbound (MM 12.0 to 18.0) to allow for drain cleaning operations. Weather Permitting.

NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Memphis Cook Convention Center

Beginning Monday, October 7, 6:00 a.m. through Monday, March 30, 2020: The exit ramp from I-40 eastbound (EXIT 1 Front Street) will be CLOSED for upgrades to the Memphis Cook Convention Center. This closure will be a permanent closure for approx. 6 months. The ramp split to Riverside Dr. will remain open. Traffic will be controlled by signage and traffic barrels. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through work zones.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-240 Northbound near Hernando Road

Monday, March 2 through Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be a temporary lane closure on I-240 Northbound near Hernando Road MM 4.495, for sewer work. One lane will be CLOSED. Two lanes will remain open.

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