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DISTRICT 27

CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 resurfacing from MM 333.5 to the Roane County line (MM 340.4) including SR-299 interchanges: Nightly lane closures on I-40 in both directions from MM 333.5 to MM 340.4. This will take place from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Monday night through Friday morning).

[Rogers Group, Inc./Crossville/CNV315]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 resurfacing from near Plateau Road (MM 311) to near the Obed River (MM 318): Nightly lane closures on I-40 from near MM 311 to MM 317 working in both directions from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Work consists of resurfacing the asphalt. Daily shoulder closures on I-40 in both directions from near MM 311 to MM 317 from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Work on the shoulders consists of fabricating end walls and pouring concrete. Motorists should use caution when vehicles are entering and exiting the work zone.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Crossville/CNW084]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (S. MAIN ST.) Utility Work southbound at LM 13.5: Shoulder and single lane closures between West Adams Street and Elmo Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 07/26/22 through 07/28/22 from 7:00 am 3:00 pm. [2022-409]

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): Construction signs and erosion control measures have been installed. The contractor continues grading activities which will include embankment fill, storm drain installation, and placement of graded solid rock. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Utility relocations for gas, water, sewer, and electric are in progress. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of reduced speed zones.

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Crossville/CNV009]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-282 resurfacing from Dunbar Road (LM 0.0) to SR-101 (LM 3.7): Crews will close one lane while work is being performed. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic through the work zone. Motorists should use caution when driving through this work zone.

[Tinsley Asphalt, LLC /Crossville/CNW013]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-462 from SR-28 (US-127N / LM 3.1) to SR-298 (Genesis Road / LM 4.6) in Crossville: Interstate Drive has been re-opened from Stout Drive to Genesis Road. The temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Woodlawn Road and Genesis Road are still active. Construction activities are in progress. These activities will require temporary lane closures and/or traffic stoppages on Interstate Drive and Genesis Road as well as short term closures of city streets. The right lane of Genesis Road south is closed from Interstate Drive to north of Woodlawn Road. Crews will be working along Genesis Road.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Crossville/CNV010]

CUMBERLAND AND FENTRESS COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) widening from near N. Lowe Rd (LM 29.2) to north of SR-62 (LM 1.9): The contractor will be on site beginning utility work along SR-28 in Cumberland County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey posted speed limit signs through the construction zone. The contractor will have equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway during this work.

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Moore/CNV300]

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 activities throughout the project. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of construction personnel.

[Twin K Construction/James/CNV012]

DEKALB AND WARREN COUNTY SR-56 construction of bridges and paving from south of Warren-Dekalb County line (LM 24.5) to East Bryant St. (LM 2.9): This week the contractor will shift traffic for SR-288 at the SR-56 intersection on 07/21/22. Motorists should use caution at the intersection of SR-56 and SR-288 and be mindful of the new traffic pattern. There is a traffic shift between LM 24.4 in Warren County through LM 1.0 in Dekalb County. There is a detour in place for Sink Creek Road. Motorists should follow posted signs in the area. The contractor will continue installing concrete box culverts and drainage structures. Grade work, bridge work, and paving operations on the new roadway alignment are ongoing. The contractor is utilizing flagging operations throughout the project in multiple areas for grading operations. Traffic has been shifted onto the detour between SR-288 and Old Blue Springs Road for the contractor to complete grade work in the area. There are several traffic shifts in Smithville City Limits from South College Street to the end of project to allow contractor to complete work. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in the construction zone

[Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC/Harris/CNT011]

OVERTON COUNTY SR-111 safety improvements from west of SR-294 (LM 17.4) to east of Dove Lane (LM 17.9): The contractor is scheduled be onsite continuing work on flashing beacon installation along SR-111. During this work, intermittent lane closures will be used to allow work to occur. Flaggers will be used to facilitate the flow of traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone.

[Mack Construction, LLC/Moore/CNV306]

OVERTON COUNTY SR-85 (HILHAM HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 4.52 to LM 3.2: Mobile lane closures along SR-85 between Old Standing Stone Road and Jerry Bilbrey Lane. Motorists should use caution and be aware of personnel and equipment when traveling through the work zone. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/17/22 through 07/30/22 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. [2021-457]

OVERTON AND PUTNAM COUNTY SR-84 resurfacing from the Putnam County line (LM 0) to SR-85 (LM 14.8) and then on SR-84 from near Poplar Street (LM 9.8) to the Overton County line (LM 13.4): The contractor has completed resurfacing operations and will be on site intermittently to complete work on pavement markings. During this work, intermittent lane closures may be used to facilitate the flow of traffic. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and be prepared to stop as they approach the work zone.

[Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc./Moore/CNW033]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-135 (BURGESS FALLS RD.) Utility Work both directions from LM 3.25 to LM 5.57: Shoulder and single lane closures from Cane Creek Road to the intersection of Cookeville Boatdock Road and Burgess Falls Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/17/22 through 07/30/22 from 9:00 am 2:00 pm. [2021-771]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-136 (S. JEFFERSON AVE.) Utility Work southbound from LM 2.385 to LM 2.415: Shoulder and single lane closures from Interstate Drive and S. Walnut Avenue. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 07/19/22 with rain date of 07/27/22 from 10:00 pm 5:00 am. [2022-361]

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 including installation of barrier rail. Utility relocations are in progress. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of construction personnel.

[Rogers Group, Inc./James/CNV284]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-164 (S. Chestnut St) at LM 0.3 and SR-84 (S. Holly St) at LM 9.7 railroad crossing improvements: The contractor has completed installation of new signals. The contractor is scheduled to be on site removing old signal heads and poles. Intermittent lane closures are possible during this work. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and watch for construction equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway.

[Stansell Electric Company, Inc./Moore/CNV072]

PUTNAM COUNTY SR-24 (US-70N) construction at the intersection of SR-56 (LM 11.6) in Baxter: The contractor will be on site continuing Phase 1 construction. During this work, the turning lane from SR 56 northbound onto SR-24 (US-70N) will be closed. Motorists will be allowed to make the right turn from the four-way intersection. The turning lane from SR-56 to 1st Avenue will also be closed; motorists will be allowed to make the right turn from S-56 south. The right turn lane on SR-56 south will also be closed; motorists will be allowed to turn right on SR-24 (US-70N) from the four-way intersection. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and to watch for construction equipment and personnel adjacent to the roadway.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Moore/CNV098]

WHITE COUNTY SR-111 (STATE HWY. 111) Utility Work both directions from LM 7.3 to LM 14.2: THP assisted rolling roadblock between Fred Hill Road and O'Conner exit. Message boards, cones, and signage will be present. Motorists should be aware of personnel and equipment, reduce speed and be prepared to stop on 07/24/22 between 6:00 am and 7:30 am, with a rain date of 07/31/22. [2022-348 & 2022-438]

DISTRICT 28

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 (US-HWY. 127) Utility Work southbound from LM 0.01 to LM 9.3: Mobile lane closures along SR-28 between the intersection of US-127 and Kelly lane and the intersection of US-127 and Old Union Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 06/16/22 through 09/15/22 from 9:00 am 2:30 pm. [2022-270]

BLEDSOE AND RHEA COUNTY SR-443 from SR-30 (LM 0) to near New Harmony Rd (LM 3.9) and in Rhea from the county line (LM 0) to SR-30 (LM 6.8): During the day, the contractor will be resurfacing and performing safety improvements at two locations on SR-443 in Bledsoe and Rhea Counties. The SR-443 Bledsoe County location will be from SR-30 (LM 0.00) to Near New Harmony Rd (LM 3.93). The SR-443 Rhea County location will be from the Bledsoe County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-30 (LM 6.87). Traffic will be reduced to one lane controlled by flaggers at each location. Please use caution when driving through the work zones.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Voiles/CNW124]

COFFEE COUNTY I-24 TDOT Bridge Inspection eastbound at MM 109.9: On 07/26/22, there will be single lane closures with an attenuator truck in order to perform bridge inspections. Work will be performed between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

COFFEE COUNTY SR-127 bridge construction over Bradley Creek (LM 4.7): Construction work on this project continues. SR-127 at MM 4.66 will be closed until 09/30/2022 to support bridge construction work over Bradley Creek. A detour route will be provided via Prairie Plains Road and Miller Crossroads Road during construction work, signs and message boards are in place guiding motorists through the detour. Motorists should be alert to the new traffic pattern and encouraged to use caution and be alert to construction personnel and equipment.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Hussein/CNV303]

COFFEE COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) repair of bridge over Blue Spring Creek (LM 21.0): Construction work on this project continues. The roadway will be reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. One lane will be open to traffic with the restriction of all wide loads, the maximum lane width is 12. Motorists should be alert to a new traffic pattern and are encouraged to use caution and be alert to construction personnel and equipment.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Hussein/CNV145]

COFFEE COUNTY SR-55 (NEW MANCHESTER HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 11 to LM 12: Shoulder and single lane closures from Royal Trail and Edgewood Drive. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 07/21/22 through 07/27/22 from 9:00 am 11:00 am. [2022-367]

FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-130 resurfacing near High Street (LM 13.2) to near SR-15 (US-64 / LM 14.3): During this reporting period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures on SR-130 to install construction signs, followed by daily lane closures to perform resurfacing and roadway repair operations. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Tinsley Asphalt, LLC /Hussein/CNW085]

FRANKLIN COUNTY SR-15 (US-41) intersection improvement at University Avenue (LM 27.9): Project activity continues. The roadway will be reduced from four lanes to two lanes. Motorists should proceed with caution through the area and be aware of signage, personnel, and equipment.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Hussein/CNV062]

GRUNDY COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) miscellaneous safety improvements at the intersection of SR-50 (LM 1.4): Project activity continues daily with various roadway construction activities being performed. Lane shifts are in place at the intersection of SR2 and SR50. Motorists should proceed with caution through the area and be aware of signage, personnel, and equipment.

[Superior Traffic Control, LLC/Inc./Hussein/CNW082]

GRUNDY COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 7.2 to LM 7.4: SR-2 is reduced to one lane of traffic due to a slide. Temporary traffic signals are in place.

[TDOT/Maint - Dunlap/MAINT]

MARION COUNTY I-24 (US-64) rockfall mitigation westbound between MM 136.2 and MM 140.3: The contractor will be working on I-24 WB at MM 141 140, MM 139.0 137.0, and MM 136.0 135.0. On Thursday 07/21/22 the contractor will be blasting rock on I-24 WB at MM 136.0 and MM 137.0. This work will require a rolling roadblock to slow traffic down long enough to blast the rock and clean up the road. The roadblock and blasting will begin at 2:00 PM CT and only last as long as it takes to clear the road. Tennessee Highway Patrol and truck mounted attenuators with message boards will be on site during this work. Travel lanes at the remaining sites have been shifted and are open to traffic as usual. Please use caution when traveling through the work zones.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Voiles/CNV912]

MARION COUNTY I-24 resurfacing from west of Martin Springs Road Exit (MM 141) to east of Big Fiery Gizzard Creek (MM 146): The contractor will continue resurfacing operations on I-24 from MM 140.8 (West of the Martin Springs Rd exit) to MM 146.0 (East of Fiery Gizzard Creek). Work will occur Sunday through Friday from 7:00 PM 6:00 AM each night. Work will take place in both directions and will close one lane at a time. Tennessee Highway Patrol and a truck mounted attenuator with message board will be on site each night.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Voiles/CNV314]

MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor both directions from MM 161 to MM 166.6: On 07/24/22 and 07/25/22, lane one will be closed for pavement testing and analysis from 6:00 PM central time to 6:00 AM central time between the Nickajack Lake Bridge and the Georgia State Line. Rain dates are 07/26 and 07/27 for this work.

MARION COUNTY SR-2 (US-HWY. 41) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 25.7 to LM 26.0: SR-2 is reduced to one lane with temporary traffic signals. Ongoing slide repair project below the roadway requires this closure.

MARION COUNTY SR-27 between LM 26.9 and LM 27.9 slide repair and bridge and retaining wall construction: The contractor will be working on SR-27 (Suck Creek Road) at LM 26.9 and LM 27.9 to construct a new bridge and repair a slide. Both work zones, at LM 26.9 and LM 27.9, have the travel lanes reduced to one lane controlled by temporary traffic lights. Also, at LM 26.9 there will be intermittent road closures controlled by flaggers for the safety of drivers when trees are being cut down. Please use caution when traveling through each work zone.

[Dement Construction Company, LLC/Voiles/CNV307]

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) Utility Work southbound from LM 9.31 to LM 11.16: Mobile lane closures along SR-28 between the intersection of US-127 and Kelly lane and the intersection of US-127 and Old Union Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 06/16/22 through 09/15/22 from 9:00 am 2:30 pm. [2022-270]

DISTRICT 29

BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 resurfacing from north of SR-311 (US-74 / MM 21) to north of SR-60 (MM 25.5): During this reporting period, the contractor will have weekend closures on I-75 SB at MM 21.6 to perform bridge repairs. Beginning at 7:00 PM on Friday 07/22/22 through 6:00 AM Monday 07/25/22 the left lane of I-75 southbound will be closed. Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area and reduce speed in the work zone. Following the weekend bridge work, nightly lane closures will be in place Sunday through Thursday 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM to support resurfacing operations.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNW045]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (US-11) resurfacing from Old Highway 11(LM 18.2) to near the Hiwassee River (LM 20.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will have brief intermittent lane closures on SR-2 (US-11) to install construction signs. Shoulders and sidewalks will also be closed through Charleston for curb ramp upgrades. Motorists are asked to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNW158]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-312 (HARRISON PK.) TDOT Maintenance both directions from LM 3.1 to LM 3.2: During this reporting period, TDOT maintenance forces may have temporary lane closures on SR-312 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to continue repair work on a storm drainpipe. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[TDOT/Maint - Benton/MAINT]

BRADLEY COUNTY SR-60 widening from the 4-lane north of I-75 (LM 17.2) to SR-306 (LM19.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will be performing earthmoving operations, utility relocation and storm drainage installation. Crews will also be working on foundations for a new bridge over Candies Creek. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone, watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control and for trucks entering/leaving the highway. Speed limit through work zone will be reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Wagner/CNV130]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): Williams Street is closed to all traffic at the I-24 underpass to support the installation of new storm drainage structures for the new frontage road. Traffic will still be able to access the ramps to I-24 and US-27, but no through traffic will be allowed on Williams Street between West 21st Street and West 25th Street. Traffic will detour around the closure via West 21st Street and Broad Street. Signs will be posted. The contractor will be working on new bridge construction, storm drainage structures, and utility relocation. Chestnut Street is closed at the I-24 underpass and will remain closed until the construction of bridge #2 is complete. Detour routes are posted. The US-27 NB on-ramp at William St. has been closed and it will be closed until the new alignment for this ramp is completed. There will be marked detour signs to use the Broad St. US-27 on-ramp.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNU011]

HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 concrete repair from MM 6.6 to MM 12.8: During this reporting period, the contractor will close two lanes on I-75 North between MM6.6 and 12.6. Starting on Friday July 22nd at 9:00 PM thru Monday July 25th at 6:00 AM, the contractor will have the two outside lanes closed on I-75 North from MM 6.6 to MM9.8 and will shift traffic to the inside shoulder and the inside lane as the contractor removes certain sections of the concrete roadway and pours it back this weekend. There will be two lanes of traffic open during weekends operation. It is recommended that the motoring public use alternate routes through this area because there will be a possibility of long wait times. During this reporting period, the contractor will be having lane closures in both the Northbound and Southbound directions on I-75 from 9:00 PM 6:00 AM.

[Summers-Taylor, Inc./Curtis/CNW046]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (BROAD ST.) Utility Work southbound from LM 7.04 to LM 7.16: Shoulder and single lane closures between W. 26th Street and W. 19th Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 07/26/22 from 9:00 am 2:00 pm, with a rain date of 07/27/22. [2022-427]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-2 (E. 23RD ST.) Utility Work both directions from LM 9.1 to LM 9.7: Center lane closure on E. 23rd Street S. Holly Street to S. Willow Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 07/18/22 through 07/29/22 from 10:00 pm 5:00 am. [2019-543]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-29 (US-27) slide repair between LM 29 and LM 30: The travel lanes on US-27/SR-29 in Hamilton County between LM 29 and LM 30 will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction for the duration of the slide repair. Loads over 14 wide will have to find an alternate route. [TDOT/Wallace/Maint] RESTRICTIONS: Loads over 14 wide will have to find an alternate route.

[GeoStabilization International, LLC /Maint - Chattanooga/MAINT]

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, Apison Pike, to install power poles and transfer lines. The flagging operations will be performed on 07/21/22, 07/22/22, 07/25/22, 07/26/22, and 07/27/22 from 7 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM. Closures will last about 2 hours per location. The contractor will have intermittent flagging operations during daytime non-peak hours for utility work, delivery of materials and equipment. A portion of Tucker Road has been closed from Spalding Drive to 5400 Tucker Road to allow for grading and utility operations. Flagging will be required on Spalding Drive for bridge one operations.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNT336]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 (Amnicola Highway) bridge repair over SR-153: The contractor will be performing bridge repair operations on the Amnicola (SR-319) bridge over SR-153. During this project, SR-319 will have lane closures in place. During repair operations at least one lane of traffic will remain open in both directions. Bridge repair over SR-153 will be performed between 6:00 am & 6:00 pm. In addition, nightly work will be performed between 7:00 pm & 6:00 am from 07/25/2022 to 07/29/2022. Motorists are advised to use caution in this vicinity and remain aware of construction activities.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV053]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-321 (OOLTEWAH-RINGGOLD RD.) Utility Work both directions at LM 1.96: Shoulder and single lane closures at the roundabout of Ooltewah Ringgold Road and Standifer Gap Road. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 05/26/22 through 07/27/22 from 10:00 am 2:00 pm. [2021-782]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-58 slide repair near LM 17: During this reporting period, the contractor will have SR-58 North at LM 17 reduced to one lane for the duration of the project.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Curtis/CNW199]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (CHEROKEE BLVD.) Utility Work southbound from LM 10.63 to LM 11: Shoulder and single lane closures on Cherokee Blvd from W. Bell Avenue to Gurley Street. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 07/14/22 through 07/27/22 from 9:00 am 2:00 pm. [2022-302]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (TAFT HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 22.01 to LM 22.2: Shoulder and single lane closures between Fairmount Road and Dowler Lane. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Signage, cones, and flaggers will be present, 02/15/22 through 07/27/22 from 9:00 am 2:00 pm. [2021-636]

HAMILTON COUNTY SR-8 (US-41, US-76) Bachman Tubes cleaning: On Thursday night of this reporting period, the contractor will close the tunnels from 8:00 PM 6:00 AM for cleaning. There will be a signed detour for traffic to follow to navigate around the closure.

[Diamond Specialized, Inc./Curtis/CNW197]

HAMILTON COUNTY The construction of an S.I.A. to VW: The contractor will be performing operations at the intersection connecting the S.I.A. route, Ferdinand Piech Way, & Volkswagen Dr. The new 4-way signalized intersection has begun operation & traffic has been shifted to the new alignment. Ferdinand Piech Way will still be closed to through traffic. Drivers should be cautious of the new traffic pattern in effect including a lowered speed limit. Drivers should also be alert to the entrance and exit of construction vehicles & staff on and around the jobsite and the connecting roadways. Flaggers may be onsite directing traffic.

[Talley Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNU221]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-163 resurfacing from near SR-2 (US-11 / LM 2.5) to west of County Road 750 (LM 8.9): During this reporting period, the contractor will have daily lane closures from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to perform resurfacing and roadway repair operations. Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

[Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc./Wagner/CNW112]

MCMINN COUNTY SR-307 resurfacing from north of Tellico Avenue (LM 1.9) to the Monroe County line (LM 8.5): Starting this reporting period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures on SR-307 during the day. There will be flaggers and possible pilot cars directing traffic as the contractor works.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Curtis/CNW126]

MEIGS COUNTY SR-304 repair of bridge over Big Sewee Creek (LM 4.8): The contractor will be performing bridge repair operations on the SR-304 bridge over Big Sewee Creek. During this project, SR-304 will have lane closures with 10 ft width restrictions. A detour will be in place redirecting SR-304 truck traffic onto Watts Bar Hwy & SR-58. During repair operations, only one lane of traffic will remain open for local traffic. A temporary traffic signal will be in place to direct traffic thru the construction zone.

[Mid-State Construction Company, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNV305]

MEIGS COUNTY SR-58 resurfacing from east of the Hiwassee River (LM 5.8) to east of Roberts Road (LM 15.3): During this report period, the contractor will have intermittent lane closures while performing resurfacing operations. Flaggers will be on-site to assist traffic flow. Drivers should be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the work-zone.

[Rogers Group, Inc./Osbonlighter/CNW130]

POLK COUNTY SR-40 (US-64) bridge over the Ocoee River: During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on reconstruction of side streets and removal of the old bridge over the Ocoee River. Intermittent lane closures are possible for moving equipment across US-64 (SR-40). Motorists are advised to reduce speed in the work zone and watch for flaggers assisting with traffic control.

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Roadway Activity Report for parts of East and Middle Tennessee (July 21 - 27, 2022) - tn.gov

BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) Vestal Asphalt is the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week.

The company started in 1969 when founder Neil Guiles bought and refurbished a bulldozer and began his own excavation business.

Now, the company does road work throughout New York and Pennsylvania.

A majority of the work at Vestal Asphalt is done on city and county roads.

The company provides a variety of services, such as sealing cracks, coal paving, and the grinding of roads.

The Director of Human Resources and Safety at Vestal Asphalt, Mark Ward, said that the company has a 95 percent retention rate with its employees.

If your people arent happy in doing a good job then youre not going to be doing business, said Ward. If your employees are happy and are doing a good job, business comes to you. And thats what happens here, from everything Im seeing. So I believe in supporting the community whether its myself or my wife individually or a part of the company. Just to say thank you because theyre why Im here.

Ward said that every person he has assisted in hiring this year was referred by someone else.

He said that Vestal Asphalt has at least 2 crews out working every day.

You can get more information of services and pricing on their website at vestalasphalt.com.

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Business of the Week: Vestal Asphalt - WIVT - NewsChannel 34

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Ward 5 Councillor Ed Sleiman are pleased to see the completion of another important road project, as Erskine Street is now completely repaired and repaved.

Work to the west side of Erskine was done in the summer of 2021, and earlier this month the final removal and replacement of the asphalt pavement on the east side was completed.

Erskine Street is a small but densely populated area of the city, home to multiple multi-residential buildings, making it a high-traffic area for residents and visitors. Since the completion of this roadwork and the removal of potholes and cracks, residents can now enjoy a smooth safe commute.

To date, from a capital and operating budget that consistently outputs large amounts of infrastructure improvements, approximately 48 lane-kilometres of roadway have been improved in 2022, which is basically the equivalent of paving from Windsor to Leamington. The Citymaintains approximately 1,076 kilometres of roads overall.

Fixing and maintaining Windsors roads is a no brainer, as they remain vital components for the continued growth of our city. As new residents make Windsor their home, and with the completion of many exciting infrastructure projects, well need to continue providing safe roads for commuting to and from work. I applaud Councillor Sleiman for his leadership on this project and all the support he provides residents of Ward 5. Mayor Drew Dilkens

Erskine Street is an important neighbourhood in Ward 5 that should not be forgotten. Ive spoken with multiple residents in the area who urgently needed this section repaved to provide a safer entrance to their homes. Im pleased to see this project completed and grateful to have been able to get it done and deliver results for my community. Councillor Ed Sleiman, Ward 5

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Erskine Street Paving Complete 48 Kilometres of Improvements and Counting in 2022 - City Of Windsor

Editor:

The recently enacted Bethany Town Council ordinance regarding new driveway material requirements (permeable paving products) is flawed in its intent and legislative process.

I put the word enacted into quotes because the council in its own words, tabled the ordinance and, somehow, finalized it at the same time. Tabling legislation as defined in Roberts Rules of Order and every other parliamentary procedure and law, is a means to suspend consideration of legislation for further consideration, not enact it. Apparently, thats not what happens in Bethany Beach, Del.

Furthermore, the promulgation of the ordinance was woefully insufficient. As required by law, the public hearing for proposed law was printed in the newspaper of record and the hearing was open to the public. So unless you were at the hearing or happened to read the newspaper legal notices, you had no way of knowing the ordinance was enacted.

Last fall, I began the long and tedious process of finding a contractor to replace a 40-year-old stone driveway with a concrete one. During those months, I dutifully consulted with the town building inspector, who was very helpful with my design. Finally, this last May, I finalized a deal with a concrete contractor who has done a lot of private work in Bethany Beach.

Earlier this month, my contractor submitted a request for a building permit to the building inspector. To his and my surprise (and disbelief), the permit was denied. The new ordinance was in now in effect. The contractor, who has done many concrete projects for the town, had no idea that the driveway requirements had changed nor the availability and cost of permeable products.

I immediately called the building inspector, who understood my concern but was powerless to provide any remedy. I then checked the Town website to research the ordinance. Incredibly, the newly enacted ordinance was not listed in the list of council hearing minutes or the list of recently enacted ordinances, so, I tried to call and email the mayor or any council member. None of them have phone numbers and, unbelievably, the email links did not work, not even to the town manager.

Other than the building inspector, the only person to answer the phone was the towns office receptionist. She actually had to separately contact the assistant town manager to ask her to call me. And the assistant manager did call, offering her apology for what had happened to my permit, and tried to assure me that the ordinance was somehow properly enacted and promulgated. I strongly disagreed.

After talking to the assistant town manager, I researched permeable paving products. Ironically, I learned that both permeable concrete and pavers will eventually clog up, and require regular maintenance to remain permeable. And, not surprising, both are a lot more expensive.

Faced with this new ordinance, I suspect that most people will now stay with cheaper stone driveways, even though the use of herbicides will increase enormously. Just another unintended consequence of ill-conceived legislation. Too bad.

Harold Smith

Bethany Beach

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LARCHMONT, NY The price of the benefits of fresh asphalt and a smooth tarmac on Larchmont streets will be a little extra planning on commuters' and homeowners' parts for a few days.

The Village of Larchmont announced that road paving will be taking place from Monday, July 25 - Friday July 29.

The affected roads will be:

Residents of these streets will not have access to their driveways between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., from Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29. Affected residents are encouraged to find alternative locations for storage of vehicles during road work hours if they need use of their cars.

Residents of Ervilla Drive will be affected by similar closure conditions due to paving on Monroe.

Larchmont Public Works will distribute notices to all affected residents in the next few days.

The Larchmont Police Department will assist with traffic control.

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Sentara Obici Hospitals parking lots and access roads are in the midst of a $1 million repaving this summer.

Its the first time since the hospital opened in 2000 that they have been repaved. Blair Brothers Paving of Suffolk is doing the work, which involves milling two inches off the old surface and laying down more than 7,800 tons of new and recycled asphalt on 71,000-square-yards of parking lots, according to Sentara Healthcare spokesman Dale Gauding.

There will also be fresh, new striping to clearly mark parking spaces, crosswalks and wayfinding aids for safety. Some of the decorative pavers that have shifted out of place over the years due to repeated freezing and thawing, and that have created a trip hazard, will be removed.

Temporary signs are in place to direct patients and visitors to areas open for parking during the project.

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Market Overview

Some of the factors that are driving the global market for block paving are its ease of installation and durability with minimum maintenance. It also improves the appearance of any property, making it a popular alternative to concrete and asphalt surfacing. The industry has been boosted by the rising demand for concrete and clay building bricks. The residential sector is the most common application of this type of paving since it provides the user with a great atmosphere and comfort. During the projected period, the worldwide block paving industry is expected to rise at a breakneck pace. Block paving, which is built of diverse materials such as clay and concrete, is one of the most durable and popular surfacing solutions. Blocks are cut to a specific shape, which is usually square or rectangular and can be set out in straight lines or twisted patterns, according to the users desire.

Smart city initiatives are driving demand for Block Paving Market, thanks to increased government spending on high-quality roads and highways for quick movement of goods and passengers even from remote locations to all major cities around the world to improve the quality and stretch of roads and highways. The rising need for road traffic will necessitate continuing road construction and development in both urban and rural areas, as well as driving demand in the global market.

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Based on the Product, the market has been segmented into Pavers, Glazed Clay Bricks, and Wall Block.

Based on the Material, the market has been segmented into Clay, Building Bricks, and Concrete.

Based on the End-use, the market has been segmented into Structural, Hardscaping, Sliding, Fireplace, and others.

Based on the market Region, the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World.

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The largest market for block paving is North America. The demand for brick and block products in the United States is expected to rise as a result of increased housing construction. Europe and the Asia Pacific come in second and third, respectively. APAC, on the other hand, is the fastest developing area. The region is seeing greater infrastructure investment as well as government backing for economic development. End-user preferences are evolving, which supports this. Concrete pavers will be the fastest increasing product, followed by common, glazed, and other clay bricks. In addition, other growing economies, such as those in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, are seeing a surge in demand for infrastructure development. Rapid urbanization in these areas necessitates the construction of structures and amenities at a faster and lower cost without sacrificing quality. The Block Paving Market in these nations has the potential to grow due to increased government investments in infrastructure.

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The major key players in the market are McBride Construction, Palmetto Corp, Superior Asphalt Inc., Premier Pavers & Stone, Tobermore, Kilsaran International, Marshalls PLC, Brett Landscaping & Building Products, and Paving Superstore. To meet the needs of the Block Paving Market, these companies used diverse methods such as new product introductions, expansion and divestment, and mergers and acquisitions.

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Asphalt Additives Market: Introduction

Transparency Market Research delivers key insights on the globalasphalt additives market. In terms of revenue, the global asphalt additives market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of6%during the forecast period, owing to numerous factors regarding which TMR offers thorough insights and forecasts in its report on the global asphalt additives market.

The global asphalt additives market is broadly affected by several factors, including rise in usage of asphalt additives in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP). Thus, increase in applications of asphalt additives in RAP is propelling the global asphalt additives market.

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Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) is a mixture of approximately95%of stones with sand or gravel bound together by asphalt binder. The asphalt binder is heated to more than 150C. It is then mixed and combined in an HMA facility. The hot mix asphalt is a widely used type of asphalt across the world, due to its flexibility and resistance to weather conditions and water.

Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) is manufactured at temperatures more than 90C, but below HMA temperatures. This involves the use of additional binding materials and additives, including emulsions and zeolites, for easier pouring and spreading at low temperatures. WMA is more eco-friendly and less costly than HMA.

Cold Mix Asphalt (CMA) is produced by emulsifying the asphalt in water with surfactants, prior to mixing it with the aggregate. The emulsified asphalt mixture is easy to work and compact in nature due to its lower viscosity. The asphalt sets as soon as enough water evaporates and the emulsion breaks.

Asphalt is the most extensively used road construction & paving material, followed by concrete. Asphalt roads and pavements are known for their durability and resilience. Asphalt road construction projects can be completed in a shorter time as compared to projects with other materials.

Bricks, pavers, cobblestone, concrete, permeable paving, gravel and cement are some substitutes that are being increasingly employed in place of bitumen. Concrete is the highest consumed product for construction and maintenance of roads.

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Asia Pacific was a leading region of the global asphalt additives market in2020. The region is estimated to continue to dominate the global asphalt additives market during the forecast period. Rise in investments in road construction due to the growth in population and increase in road traffic in developing countries such as China and India is likely to drive the asphalt additives market in the region.

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According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data,nonresidential construction input prices for materials and services increased 1.1% between May 2022 and June 2022. In total, prices have increased 16.8% since June 2021.

Changes in material prices include:

Contractor bids, the AGC said, are not able to keep pace with increases. And it appears that material prices will continue their upward march.

During a July 14 Roundtable entitled Inflation Crisis Impacts on Infrastructure" held bythe Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the witnesses who testified agreed with this sentiment.

Representative Sam Graves (R-MO), who chaired the Roundtable said: its possible and even likely that the bad economic news is going to get worse, and that (t)he Biden administration has left inflation completely unchecked.

While State DOTs are accustomed to doing more work with less money, the stress they are feeling due to price increases and the supply chain are forcing companies to lose business. What's more, the dollars from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) are not even coming close to making an impact due to inflation.

Inflation is hitting the pocketbook of every American, and its hitting the transportation and construction industries particularly hard, Graves said. As a result, inflation is eroding the value of the infrastructure laws funding and causing states to delay or cancel projects."

The challenges contractors face as inflation remains at historic levels, as infrastructure dollars decline in value and as projects become more and more difficult to carry out, are far reaching.

George Palko, president of Great Lakes Construction Company and current AGC Highway Transportation Division Chairman, told the panel that in recent months inflation-related cost overruns led to his firm having three bids rejected by Ohio DOT.

"Being a contractor, we are experiencing construction inflation and the impacts of not getting jobs awarded," Palko said. "We are seeing vendors and subcontractors walking away because of what costs really are by the time a job gets awarded."

One of the jobs Great Lakes bid on was a project in Cincinnati that they estimated would cost $270 million. The Ohio DOT had estimated it at $180 million, making it clear that project estimates are not keeping up with inflation.

"Those estimated numbers constitute the states budgets for the year for their transportation programs," Palko said. "If we are going to continue to exceed budgets and estimates by 15, 20 even 50 percent, how are we going to show the public that we are putting additional work into place? That's a major concern of ours."

With prices rising, contractors are facing extreme challenges in bidding out work for the longterm projects the IIJA calls for and the problem is twofold. Projects that are happening right now are experiencing financial hardships due to the supply chain and projects that have three to four year timelines are being bid with prices as they stand today - making them much more expensive.

"Prior contracts, in terms of contractors, are not being impacted by construction inflation if they were sold prior to six months ago," Palko said. "It's the supply chain that is dictating more of a problem on prior contracts. For projects that have been sold within the last six months through today, the problem is definitely construction inflation. With vendors and subcontractors changing terms from quoting us a firm price at the time of delivery, to quoting us a price at the time of bidding to time of actual delivery. So if we aren't going to put in a steel pipe in place until two years from now, we are guessing what the price will be and building it into our price that we submit to the DOT."

And the demand to lock prices and contracts in place is extreme.

"There is a pressure to commit to a job sooner rather than later especially as there is a 40-50% price increase on the top items we use on these projects," Dr. Shawn Wilson,secretary of the LouisianaDepartment of Transportation said. "If there is a multi-year project, you will see instability in pricing and in material availability. The answer isn't necessarily to pay more, but maybe to extend the time or to allow alternative materials to get through this."

Right now, suppliers are also only guaranteeing prices for shorter windows of time.

"We need to get projects moving faster because of this," Wilson says. "We need to give reassurance and give advancenotification for contractors to be able to proceed with these commitments."

Witnesses of the Roundtable included representatives from the National Stone Sand and Gravel Association, American Trucking Associations, Associated General Contractors of America, National Association of Manufacturers, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Virginia Department of Emergency Management and City of Wilmington, NC.

The Roundtable witnesses and the AGC have called on public officials to take measures to curb rising prices, particularly since they are impacting the affordability of public infrastructure projects. Government agencies, the AGC said, should address supply chain issues, and the Biden administration should remove construction material tariffs that are contributing to rising prices."

"The more materials prices increase, the harder it will be for public officials to build new schools, roads and other infrastructure," said Stephen Sandherr, the AGC's CEO. "Taking steps to address rising materials prices will help construction employers and taxpayers alike."

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Pallet furniture may not be the best decor choice.Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

Insider asked interior designers which decor trends rarely look as good in real life.

Even though they may appear clean in photos, all-white rooms call for a lot of upkeep.

Painted kitchen appliances and cabinets hardly hold up to common wear and tear.

All-white aesthetics never look as clean as they do on social media.

All-white rooms require a lot of upkeep.adpePhoto/Shutterstock

An all-white aesthetic may look polished in pictures, but Stacy Lewis, interior designer at Eternity Modern, told Insider that they don't show the whole story.

"When everything is brand new the paint, the couch covers, pillows, curtains, etc. the space truly looks, smells, and feels peaceful and heavenly," Lewis explained. "Give it a few weeks, and the vibe changes a lot."

The designer added that this style choice takes a lot of work to keep clean, especially if you have pets or kids.

Contact-paper countertops reveal imperfections.

Contact paper is commonly used on kitchen backsplashes and countertops.MaxkyTH/Shutterstock

Adding contact paper to countertops is a DIY trend, but interior designer Hilda Carroll said it's a choice worth reconsidering.

"In reality, it will take a great deal of time and precision to apply the contact paper perfectly," she explained. "The most likely result is a finish that has bubbles and maybe even creases."

Though she added that these flaws are less noticeable with the marble design than with the butcher-block pattern.

Pallet furniture may not be very comfortable.

Pallet furniture can also sometimes have splinters.bodiaphvideo/Shutterstock

Pallet furniture minimalist pieces mainly made of wood may look creative and relaxing, but Andra DelMonico, lead interior designer at Trendey, said to approach the trend with caution.

"On social media and in pictures, pallet-wood furniture looks creative and comfortable with its large seating areas and plush pillows thrown on top," DelMonico said. "However, in real life, these sofas and chairs aren't that comfortable."

These pieces don't include springs like traditional furniture and lack support since many people buy pillows instead of seat cushions with a firm interior.

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If you can afford it, you're better off buying a colored appliance.Olena Gaidarzhy/Shutterstock

Instead of painting refrigerators and turning them into creative canvases, DelMonico recommended splurging on a colored appliance.

"If you want a colored, large kitchen appliance, just commit and buy one. Don't try to paint your current appliances," she told Insider.

You'd need to prepare and prime the surface before adding any paint, and even then, a brush or sponge can leave a streaky finish. Plus the coat likely won't hold up against scrubbing and cleaning in the long term.

Dark spaces can have noticeable flaws.

Dark bathrooms are a popular design choice.HamsterMan/Shutterstock

Dark, moody bathrooms are trendy, but photos don't always reveal how difficult the upkeep can be, according to Hillary Stamm at HMS Interiors.

If you are going to opt for the trend, be mindful about where you include it.

"In children's bathrooms or any spaces that get heavy traffic, this can be a poor choice, as any nick or dent will show quickly," she explained. "A month after installation, we have a dented and banged-up, albeit new bathroom."

Accent walls are not always a good fit.

Accent walls can make a room feel unfinished.KUPRYNENKO ANDRII/Shutterstock

Julie Brayton, lead designer of Brayton Interiors, told Insider that no matter how trendy and fun an accent wall might seem, it may not be a good fit from a design perspective.

"While these can photograph nicely, oftentimes it really throws off the balance in a room when you're actually in it and can make the room feel unfinished and unconsidered," Brayton said.

You can still make a statement with other forms of art or unique decor.

Shabby-chic sofas require a lot of maintenance.

The cushions often slide off of shabby-chic furniture.Enrika Samulionyte/Shutterstock

Pieces that look lived-in, shabby-chic sofas can be challenging to take care of, according to Morgan Blinn, interior designer at Rumor Designs.

"Shabby chic sofas are all over TikTok right now. The worn-in look is great in photos, as they are staged for the moment, but in real life, this style sofa takes a lot of upkeep for something that is marketed to be 'effortlessly' chic," Blinn explained.

The cushions on these pieces often slip, so you'll likely need to consistently readjust them. Though some higher-end products include straps to keep them in place.

Mismatched dining chairs tend to look more confusing than chic.

This trend may make your dining room look messy.KatarzynaBialasiewicz/Getty Images

It might seem like mismatched dining chairs add variety and personality to a room, but interior designer Leah Atkins of Leah Atkins Design said this choice can look unintentional.

"Mismatched dining chairs are a cool idea in theory and can look fun and eclectic in pictures, but they tend to look messy in real life," Atkins said. "It just looks like you are living in a shared college living space where everyone brought their own chair."

Instead, opt for a matching set that fits the aesthetic of your space.

Painted kitchen cabinets usually look "too good to be true" in pictures.

The paint may not look great over time.David Papazian/Shutterstock

Many folks paint their kitchen cabinets when they need an upgrade, but Devin Shaffer, lead interior designer at Decorilla, advised thinking twice about this DIY project.

He said usually the trend looks "too good to be true."

"Oftentimes photos of people's DIY projects are taken right after they finish their project," Shaffer explained. "In the case of painted cabinets, they'll quickly start to peel, the dry paint will show bumps and drip lines, and will eventually lose their shine as grime and dirt start to collect on the improperly finished surface."

Reupholstering furniture might not be worth the hassle.

It may be worth hiring someone to reupholster it for you.LOOK Photography/Getty Images

Shaffer told Insider that reupholstering furniture rarely ends up being as easy and seamless as it looks on social media.

"Shoving cushion filling into a vintage seating piece will turn into a mess, and I can guarantee you that about five minutes into the project, you'll get frustrated and end up discarding the entire piece and fabric," Shaffer said.

Even though he said reupholstered pieces "definitely look fabulous," he instead recommended buying a new sofa or chair, or hiring a professional to do the job, if your budget allows.

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