TDOT road construction schedule thru Dec. 14
- Thursday December 8 through December 14: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday December 8 through Friday December 9, 9AM-3PM, There will be shoulder closures on I-440 eastbound at Acklen Park Bridge for bridge work. There will also be a lane shift on the Acklen Park Bridge for sidewalk repair.
- Monday December 12 through Wednesday December 14, 9AM-3PM, There will be shoulder closures on I-440 eastbound at Murphy Rd. Bridge for bridge work.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, 9AM-3PM, There will be a left shoulder closure on SR 386 westbound ramp onto Conference Drive southbound in order to install signs. All lanes will remain open.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, 9AM-3PM, There will be a left shoulder closure on SR 386 westbound ramp onto Saundersville Road in order to install signs. All lanes will remain open.
- Sunday December 11 through Wednesday December 14, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 386 beginning at I-65 in Davidson County to SR 174 (Long Hollow Pike) in order to perform striping and installation of snowplowable markers. One lane will remain open.
- Monday December 12 through Wednesday December 14, 8PM-5AM, There will be one lane closed in each direction on the Victory Memorial Bridge on James Robertson Pkwy. in order to install bridge drains and bike grates.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Central Pike from Lebanon Rd to Stoner’s Creek in order to install pipe and perform grading work. Flaggers will be utilized.
- Saturday December 10 and Sunday December 11, 6AM-5PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Waldron Rd. between I-24 and Ingram Blvd. for temporary striping. One lane will remain open in each direction.
- Thursday December 8 through December 14: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday December 8 through Tuesday December 13, 8PM-6AM, (excluding Saturday and Sunday), There will be one lane closed on the I-40 westbound ramp to SR 840 at LM 10.8 to LM 10.93 in order to install guardrail in Wilson County.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, 9AM–3PM, There will be temporary lane closures on Mt. Juliet Road (SR-171) southbound, from Division Street to Charlie Daniels Pkwy. for paving and installation of curb & gutter.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, 8PM- 6AM, The northbound lane of SR 109 will be closed in order to pour concrete.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, (excluding weekends), 8PM-3AM, The right lane will be closed on I-65 at Rosa Parks Blvd. for vegetation and rock removal. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, (excluding weekends), 7PM-3AM, The right lane will be closed on Ellington Parkway between mile marker 11 and mile marker 14 for vegetation and rock removal. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, (excluding weekends), 9AM-3PM, There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 in both direction in Hickman County between mile marker 148 and mile marker 163 in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, (excluding weekends), 9AM-3PM, There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 in both direction in Humphreys County between mile marker 134 and mile marker 148 in order to patch potholes on an as needed basis. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday December 8, 6PM-11PM, There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 eastbound in Humphreys County between mile marker 143 and mile marker 148 in order to pave various locations. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, (excluding weekends), 7PM-5AM, There will be one lane periodically closed on I-40 in both direction in Cheatham County between mile marker 186 and mile marker 192 in order to patch potholes in the concrete bridge decks. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, (excluding weekends), 9AM-12PM, There will be one lane periodically closed on I-24 in both directions in Montgomery and Robertson Counties to move equipment between mile marker 25 and mile marker 14 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. This is between exit 24 (SR-49/Springfield and Ashland City) and exit 11 (SR-76/Adams-Clarksville).
- Thursday December 8 through Wednesday December 14, (excluding weekends), 7PM-5AM, There will be one lane periodically closed on I-65 in both directions in Robertson County between mile marker 104 and mile marker 119 to mill, pave, and stripe the roadway in various locations. One lane will remain open.
- Now through Friday January 6, 2012, 9AM-7PM,(excluding weekends), On SR-65, Whites Creek Pike, starting 4100' north of Old Hickory Blvd to Knight Drive in Davidson County. This request, by Garney Construction is to open-cut for installation of 16" water main with service line renewals.
- Monday December 12 through Wednesday December 14, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 north and southbound just north of the Trinity Lane exit in order to perform geotechnical drilling for future project design. Three lanes will remain open.
Travel warning: Turn around, don't drown
With heavy rains approaching Middle Tennessee, the state Department of Health and Tennessee Emergency Management remind motorists of the dangers of trying to drive through high water on roads.
Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or ear flood waters.Why? The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded.
What Can I Do to Avoid Getting Caught is This Situation?Most flood-related deaths and injuries could be avoided if people who come upon areas covered with water followed this simple advice: Turn Around Don't Drown®.
The reason that so many people drown during flooding is because few of them realize the incredible power of water. A mere six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes only two feet of rushing water to carry away most vehicles. This includes pickups and SUVs.
If you come to an area that is covered with water, you will not know the depth of the water or the condition of the ground under the water. This is especially true at night, when your vision is more limited.
Play it smart, play it safe. Whether driving or walking, any time you come to a flooded road, Turn Around Don't Drown®
Follow these safety rules:
- Monitor the NOAA Weather Radio, or your favorite news source for vital weather related information.
- If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots, canyons, washes etc.
- Avoid areas already flooded, especially if the water is flowing fast. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Turn Around Don't Drown®
- Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. NEVER drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around Don't Drown®
- Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions.
- Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
State roads: Over 100 million reads. And counting!
TDOT's Twitter Accounts Continue to Reach Tennessee Travelers
Two years after the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) began using the social networking service Twitter to share valuable travel information, the department's Twitter account postings have been read more than 100 million times.
"Social media is a great way for TDOT to stay connected with the motoring public," said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. "We are pleased that our Twitter accounts are being used so frequently as a resource for information about our interstates and state roads."
In November 2011 alone, TDOT Twitter postings were read nearly 7.7 million times. For the year, postings reached 60.8 million readers.
There are currently 21 TDOT Twitter accounts, providing up-to-date information on various interstates in each of Tennessee's urban areas, the 511 motorist information line, and large construction projects. For the complete list, visit www.tn.gov/tdot/mediaroom/info.htm.
For up-to-date travel information, motorists can call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone or visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway. Smart phone users can use the TDOT SmartWay Mobile website at http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/ to access TDOT's SmartWay cameras, incident information and messages displayed on overhead Dynamic Message Signs. Travelers can also get instant traffic alerts by following TDOT on Twitter.
Motorists are reminded that texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, so please use these motorist information tools responsibly.
Titans ask fans to join CODE BLUE this week
The Tennessee Titans are announcing their fourth annual CODE BLUE for this week and asking fans to join in for a full week of fun. In the run up to the Titans game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 25, fans are encouraged to show their Titans’ spirit by wearing Titans Light Blue to work, school and the big game.
Fans can also get in on all the CODE BLUE action by visiting www.facebook.com/titans to register for more than $2,000 worth of daily prizes, including a year of free shoes from Shoe Carnival®, a $250 gift card from titanslockerroom.com, free pizza for a year from Papa Johns®, an autographed Chris Johnson
football and jersey, and a 42-inch TV from hhgregg.
The week of activity will wrap up at a special CODE BLUE Gameday tailgate at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 in Lot R, along with a special Tweetup for followers of the @TenneseeTitans Twitter handle at 10.am. Twitter followers who attend the tweetup will receive a CODE BLUE tshirt and other great prizes.
TDOT to halt lane closures for holiday weekend
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the busy Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, September 2 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the busy Labor Day holiday.
"The Labor Day holiday marks the unofficial end of summer and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year," said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. "We want to ensure that the thousands of travelers using Tennessee's roadways during this period arrive at their destinations quickly and safely without being impeded by road construction delays."
While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will still be on site in many construction zones, and drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits. Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.
"Drivers can expect to see an increased number of law enforcement personnel on the roads this Labor Day weekend," said Governor's Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole. "We want everyone to have a safe holiday, so remember to buckle up, drive the speed limit and don't get behind the wheel if you've had too much to drink or are impaired in any way."
Nationwide travel is expected to remain relatively unchanged from last year. The summer travel season is expected to close with an estimated 31.5 million travelers taking a trip of 50 miles or more away from home. AAA Auto Club South projects that more than 541,000 Tennesseans will travel by car this Labor Day holiday, a slight decrease in travel through the state compared to last year's numbers.
For up-to-date travel information, motorists can call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone or visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway . Smart phone users can use the TDOT SmartWay Mobile website at http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/ to access TDOT's SmartWay cameras, incident information and messages displayed on overhead Dynamic Message Signs. Travelers can also get instant traffic alerts by following TDOT on Twitter. For a list of available Twitter feeds visit www.tn.gov/tdot/mediaroom/info.htm.
Motorists are reminded that texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, so please use these motorist information tools responsibly.
Traveling Library of Congress exhibit in Franklin next 2 days
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — A Library of Congress traveling exhibition with facsimiles of historic documents will visit Franklin, Tenn., Tuesday and Wednesday.
The exhibit in a customized 18-wheel truck will park at the main library.
Included in the exhibit are facsimiles of the Declaration of Independence; the 1455 Gutenberg Bible; Walt Whitman's poem "Leaves of Grass" and others. The free, museum-style exhibit is titled "Gateway to Knowledge."
Elsewhere on its journeys, it is parked at schools, community centers and other public venues.
A specially-designed 18-wheel truck is bringing treasures and information from the Library of Congress into cities and towns across America. Beginning in September 2010, the "Gateway to Knowledge" rolling exhibition is visiting up to 60 sites in states across the Midwest and South during the coming months.
The truck, staffed and driven by two docents well-versed in the Library and its collections, parks at various universities, libraries, community centers and other public venues.
TDOT road construction schedule this week
- Thursday June 30, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction I-40 for bridge work and paving operations.
- Thursday June 30, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating alternating closures of Robertson Road for milling and paving. I-40 off ramps to Robertson Road will be temporarily closed. Flaggers will be utilized.
- Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction I-40 for bridge work and paving operations.
- Thursday June 30, Tuesday July 5, and Wednesday July 6, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. for curb and median work.
- Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 northbound and southbound in order to paint the bridge.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be temporary lane closures on SR 386 northbound from I-65 to Center Point Rd. in order to perform road work.
- Thursday June 30, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Ellington Pkwy. in order to install guardrail.
- Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Ellington Pkwy. in order to mill and pave the roadway.
- Thursday June 30, Tuesday July 5, and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Charlotte Pike in order to install loop wires and adjust castings.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend),There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 in order to install guardrail.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 beginning at Dickerson Rd. to LM 1.8 in order to pave the roadway.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be alternating lane closures on Central Pike from Lebanon Rd to Stoner’s Creek in order to install pipe. Flaggers will be utilized.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Smith, Sumner, Hickman, Humphreys, Giles, Robertson, Williamson, and Rutherford Counties for guardrail and attenuator repair.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate and state routes in order to repair cable barrier rail.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 7AM-7PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Bedford, Williamson, Davidson, and Marshall Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 7AM-7PM, (excluding holiday weekend),There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Perry, Hickman, Humphreys, Stewart, and Dickson Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
- Thursday June 30, Tuesday July 5, and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating laneclosures on I-40 eastbound and westbound from MM 148-182 in order to mill, pave, fog seal the shoulders, and place shoulder stone.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 8PM-6AM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound and westbound from MM 11.0 to MM 0.0 for paving operations.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be alternating lane closures on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (SR 13) southbound over the Red River in order to perform bridge work.
- Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 1 eastbound and westbound in order to mill the roadway.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6: No closures scheduled.
- Tuesday July 5, 12 Noon, There will be a rolling roadblock on I-65 northbound and southbound just south of SR 96 in order to blast for a retaining wall.
- Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, There will be lane closures on SR 109 from I-40 to US 70 in both directions for paving and striping of the roadway.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM–3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be temporary lane closures on Mt. Juliet Road (SR-171) northbound and southbound from Division St. to Lebanon Road for installation of base stone and sidewalks.
- Thursday June 30 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, (excluding holiday weekend), There will be lane closures on SR 26 (U.S. 70) at the SR 26/Maddox-Simpson Intersection in both directions for removal of asphalt shoulder and utility relocation work.
- Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes and for ditch cleaning.
- Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control and shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
- Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
- Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-5AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for Drain Cleaning Operations. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
- Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6, 8PM-3AM, I-65 in both directions between mile marker 87 and mile marker 90 two left lanes will be closed for milling and paving and crack sealing. Two lanes will remain open.
- Thursday June 30, 8PM-3AM, There will be one lane closed on State Route 254 (Old Hickory Blvd.) at Highway 100 for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 westbound in Montgomery County between mile marker 8 and mile marker 11 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. Exit 11 is State Route 76 (Adams and Clarksville Exit), and Exit 8 is State Route 237 (Rossview Road Exit).
- Thursday June 30 until noon on Friday July 1 and Tuesday July 5 through Wednesday July 6, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 in both directions in Robertson County between mile marker 25 and mile marker 18 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. This is between exit 24 (Springfield and Ashland City) and Exit 19 (Adams).
For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or to view travel conditions in this area visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System web site ( http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ ). People can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access up to date traffic conditions, or visit www.TN511.com ( http://www.tn511.com/ ). TDOT is also now on Twitter. For up to date traffic tweets for the Nashville area follow Nashville511 ( http://twitter.com/nashville511 ) on Twitter. For statewide traffic tweets just follow TN511 ( http://twitter.com/TN511 ). Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.
TDOT road construction schedule this week
- Thursday June 16 through Friday June 17, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction of I-40 at White Bridge Road for overhead bridge work.
- Friday June 17, 8PM through Monday June 20, 5AM, Close one lane each direction of I-40 at White Bridge Road for overhead sign installation. Two lanes will remain open in each direction.
- Sunday June 19, 8PM-5AM, Close an additional lane each direction for milling and paving operations. One lane will remain open in each direction.
- Monday June 20 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction for bridge work and paving operations. One lane will remain open in each direction.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9PM-5AM, and Saturday June 18 and Sunday June 19, 6AM-6PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. in order to mill and pave the roadway.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 in both directions in order to paint the structural steel.
- Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17, 9AM-3PM, I-24 eastbound left shoulder closed for containment bracket spacing on parapet wall.
- Saturday June 18 and Sunday June 19, 5AM-6PM, I-24 westbound left lane and shoulder will be closed for concrete repair on the drains.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM, There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install fiber, cleanup, and install conduit.
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- I-24, both directions, between Briley Pkwy and one mile north of Old Hickory Blvd (MM 43 to MM 39)
- Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, There will be temporary lane closures on SR 386 northbound from I-65 to Center Point Rd. in order to perform road work.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, (excluding Saturday), There will be alternating lane closures on Charlotte Pike in order to mill the roadway.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be sidewalk and lane closures on 2nd Ave. and 4th Ave. in order to adjust manholes.
- Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekend),There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 in order to install guardrail.
- Monday June 20 through Wednesday June 22, 9PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 beginning at Dickerson Rd. to LM 1.8 in order to pave the roadway.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, (excluding Sunday), There will be alternating lane closures on Central Pike from Lebanon Rd to Stoner’s Creek in order to install pipe. Flaggers will be utilized.
- Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Smith, Sumner, Hickman, and Rutherford Counties for guardrail and attenuator repair. Also, there will be barrier wall repair on I-65 northbound at MM 95.0.
- Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate and state routes in order to repair cable barrier rail.
- Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 7AM-7PM, There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Bedford, Williamson, Davidson, and Marshall Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
- Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 7AM-7PM, There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Perry, Hickman, Humphreys, Stewart, and Dickson Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, (excluding Saturday and Sunday), There will be alternating laneclosures on I-40 eastbound and westbound from MM 172-181 in order to mill, pave, fog seal the shoulders, and place shoulder stone.
- Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound and westbound from MM 11.0 to MM 0.0 for paving operations.
- Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (SR 13) southbound over the Red River in order to perform bridge work.
- Wednesday June 15 through Friday June 17, 6PM-6AM, Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. in order to prepare for bridge demolition. Flaggers and police officers will be utilized for this operation.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 1 eastbound and westbound in order to mill the roadway.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22: No closures scheduled.
- Wednesday June 15 and Thursday June 16, 8PM-2AM, There will be closures on I-65 south of SR 96 in order to remove and reset barrier rail at the bore locations.
- Thursday June 16, 1PM, There will be a rolling roadblock on I-65 northbound north of SR 96 in order to blast for a retaining wall.
- Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17, 8PM-5AM, The outside shoulder of I-65 southbound south of the SR 96 on ramp will be closed in order to place portable barrier rail for retaining wall excavation.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM–3PM, There will be temporary lane closures on Mt. Juliet Road (SR-171) northbound and southbound from Division St. to Lebanon Road for installation of base stone and sidewalks.
- Wednesday June 15 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekend), There will be lane closures on SR 26 (U.S. 70) at the SR 26/Maddox-Simpson Intersection in both directions for removal of asphalt shoulder and utility relocation work.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes and for ditch cleaning.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control and shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-5AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for Drain Cleaning Operations. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
- Thursday June 16 and Tuesday June 21 and Wednesday June 22, 8PM-3AM, I-65 southbound between mile marker 87 and mile marker 88 two left lanes will be closed for milling and paving and crack sealing. Two lanes will remain open.
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, (excluding weekends), 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 westbound in Montgomery County between mile marker 8 and mile marker 11 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. Exit 11 is State Route 76 (Adams and Clarksville Exit), and Exit 8 is State Route 237 (Rossview Road Exit).
- Thursday June 16 through Wednesday June 22, (excluding weekends), 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 in both directions in Robertson County between mile marker 25 and mile marker 18 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. This is between exit 24 (Springfield and Ashland City) and Exit 19 (Adams).
For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or to view travel conditions in this area visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System web site ( http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ ). People can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access up to date traffic conditions, or visit www.TN511.com ( http://www.tn511.com/ ). TDOT is also now on Twitter. For up to date traffic tweets for the Nashville area follow Nashville511 ( http://twitter.com/nashville511 ) on Twitter. For statewide traffic tweets just follow TN511 ( http://twitter.com/TN511 ). Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.
Brentwood/Franklin fire pact earns state award
While the concept of mutual aid is a long standing practice in fire service, the fire departments of Franklin and Brentwood have demonstrated exemplary cooperation and innovation through an Automatic Aid agreement that has resulted in added resources and greater security for the residents of both communities.
The cities of Brentwood and Franklin were recognized by The Tennessee City Management Association (TCMA) with an award for Excellence in Municipal Government, presented this morning at the 72nd Annual Conference of the Tennessee Municipal League in Murfreesboro.
The award is presented by TCMA each year to cities that operate with professional management and have increased the effectiveness of local government through the development of unique and creative programs.
In 2008, the cities of Brentwood and Franklin completed a feasibility study on the formation of an Automatic Aid Agreement between the two cities. Both departments had long provided mutual aid to one another under both state and interlocal agreements which offered assistance with equipment and personnel from one jurisdiction to another during a significant incident, such as a structure fire, when requested. Automatic aid takes this level of cooperation one step further. Under this agreement, targeted areas or zones within each city deemed as "significant risk" are designated for simultaneous dispatch and response from both Brentwood and Franklin fire units, regardless of whose jurisdiction the incident falls within.
A study was conducted to determine the most significant fire risk areas that could be responded to in each city by both fire departments considering factors such as population density, type of construction, required fire flow (water supply), and historical response data. Significant areas of concern covered in Brentwood include the commercial area north of Cool Springs Mall, the Heritage senior living community and Ravenwood High School.
Significant areas of concern covered in Franklin include the entire Cool Springs Mall and adjoining commercial and office development areas.
These areas were agreed upon by both parties and mapped as "Automatic Aid Response Zones". The automatic response does not apply to all emergency calls received by each fire department. Automatic Aid response into the neighboring department's jurisdiction within the designated zones is limited to confirmed or "probable" structure fires as determined by the dispatcher based on information obtained from the reporting party.
The original automatic aid agreement was approved by both cities in June 2009. Both departments have continued to improve operations between jurisdictions through inter-agency training, simultaneous dispatch, and enhanced radio communications.
Among the numerous mutual benefits to such an agreement are:
• Simultaneous dispatch of both departments within the designated area, thus providing a higher concentration of resources to an incident more quickly.
• Provides better service to both communities by increasing available first-alarm fire protection at no additional cost.
• Facilitates an opportunity to communicate, work, and train with the neighboring department which helps satisfy interoperability requirements set forth by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Enables both departments to count the other's resources toward their available firefighting force, which can translate into additional ISO rating points with no additional investment from either community.
The agreement requires "annual" and "as-needed" reviews of the document in order to ensure continued relevance and recommend modifications as needed. This was done in July of 2010 and again in March of 2011.
During a recent meeting, the Franklin Fire Department requested an amendment to the agreement to incorporate additional high-density commercial area within their jurisdiction. As a result, both cities recently approved an amendment to the automatic aid agreement to expand the existing coverage area to incorporate most of the Cool Springs commercial area located south of the Mall.
In the 22 months since the agreement was authorized, Brentwood has responded into Franklin on automatic aid calls 19 times. Franklin has responded into Brentwood on automatic aid 10 times. In addition, Franklin has provided a traditional mutual aid response into Brentwood 12 times, whereas Brentwood has responded into Franklin on mutual aid 5 times. "It just makes sense," the chiefs of both fire departments told Tennessee Town & City in a 2009 interview. "It's working well," said Franklin Fire Chief Rocky Garzarek. "I've had at least four cities contact me recently for information about the agreement to see if it would work in their communities." "In a fire, every second counts," agrees Brentwood Fire Chief Kenny Lane. "Our goal is to reduce response times and ultimately improve safety in both cities."
The Tennessee City Management Association is an organization of administrators and managers dedicated to professionalism in the management of local government in Tennessee. Its membership is 120 members strong
TDOT road construction schedule this week
- Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-5AM, Close two lanes each direction of I-40 at White Bridge Road to install deck forms and pour bridge deck. One lane will remain open in each direction.
- Thursday June 9 and Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Rosa Parks Blvd. in order to perform signal work at Dominican Dr.
- Thursday June 9 and Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on I-65 in both directions in order to paint the structural steel.
- Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane and a shoulder closed on I-24 eastbound in order to install the containment system for sandblast and paint operations.
- Monday June 13, 9AM-3PM, There will be a shoulder closed on I-24 eastbound in order to install the containment system for sandblast and paint operations.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM and 7PM-6AM, There will be periodic day and night time shoulder closures at various locations within the areas listed below in order to install fiber, cleanup, and install conduit.
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- I-24, both directions, between Briley Pkwy and one mile north of Old Hickory Blvd (MM 43 to MM 39)
- Friday June 10 through Sunday June 12, 8PM-5AM, I-24, both directions, between Old Hickory Blvd and Waldron Rd (MM 62 to MM 64), one left lane closed in each direction, 3 lanes to remain open.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be temporary lane closures on SR 386 northbound from I-65 to Center Point Rd. in order to perform road work.
- Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be alternating lane closures on Charlotte Pike in order to mill the roadway.
- Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15,9AM-3PM, There will be sidewalk and lane closures on 2nd Ave. and 4th Ave. for handicap ramp retrofit.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM,There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on SR 174 in order to de-grass the shoulders, and mill and pave the roadway.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, (excluding Sunday), There will be alternating lane closures on Central Pike from Lebanon Rd to Stoner’s Creek in order to install pipe. Flaggers will be utilized.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstates and state routes in Davidson, Smith, Sumner, Hickman, Marshall, Montgomery, and Rutherford Counties for guardrail and attenuator repair. Also, there will be barrier wall repair on I-65 northbound at MM 95.0.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, There will be one lane closures at various locations on interstate and state routes in order to repair cable barrier rail.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 7AM-7PM, There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Bedford, Lincoln, and Marshall Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 7AM-7PM, There will be rolling lane closures on various State Routes in Perry, Hickman, Humphreys, Stewart, Dickson, and Lincoln Counties in order to retrace pavement markings.
- Thursday June 9, 8PM-5AM, There will be two lanes of I-65 southbound at Dickerson Rd. closed in order to install sign footers.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, (excluding Saturday), There will be alternating laneclosures on I-40 eastbound and westbound from MM 148-172 in order to mill, pave, fog seal the shoulders, and place shoulder stone.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 8PM-6AM, (excluding weekend),There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound and westbound from MM 11.0 to MM 0.0 for paving operations.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be alternating lane closures on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (SR 13) southbound over the Red River in order to perform bridge work.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9PM-5AM, There will be alternating lane closures on SR 1 eastbound and westbound in order to mill the roadway.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be rolling roadblocks on SR 386 and SR 6 in both directions near Shutes Lane for blasting.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM and 8PM-5AM, There will be outside shoulder closures on the on ramp from SR 96 ramp I-65 northbound for excavation and retaining wall construction.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM–3PM, There will be temporary lane closures on Mt. Juliet Road (SR-171) northbound and southbound from Division St. to Lebanon Road for excavation and installation of base stone.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be lane closures on SR 26 (U.S. 70) at the SR 26/Maddox-Simpson Intersection in both directions for removal of asphalt shoulder and utility relocation work.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15: No closures scheduled.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be possible lane closures at various locations on State Routes and Interstates in Middle Tennessee to patch potholes and for ditch cleaning.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for vegetation control and shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-1AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for shoulder work. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
- Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, and 7PM-5AM, There will be mobile operations in various locations in Davidson County for Drain Cleaning Operations. This will affect the shoulders or inside and outside lanes.
- Tuesday June 14 and Wednesday June 15, 7PM-3AM, The two left lanes will be closed on I-65 northbound between mile marker 59 and mile marker 60 for milling and paving. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday June 8 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-3PM, There will be periodic lane closures in each direction on I-24 from the 0 mile marker to the 32 mile marker in (Cheatham, Montgomery and Robertson Counties), I-65 from 97.71 mile marker to the 121.47 mile marker in (Robertson and Sumner Counties) and on State Route 386 in Sumner County from the 2.4 mile marker to the 15.0 mile marker in order to spray guardrails for vegetation control. This will be a moving operation.
- Thursday June 9, 6PM-6AM, The roadway will be closed on State Route 48 in both directions in Hickman County at log mile 28.8 to replace a culvert under roadway.
- Thursday June 9 through Friday June 10, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed on State Route 1 eastbound in Humphreys County between mile marker 4.0 and mile marker 5.0 for ditch cleaning due to slide. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 westbound in Montgomery County between mile marker 8 and mile marker 11 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. Exit 11 is State Route 76 (Adams and Clarksville Exit), and Exit 8 is State Route 237 (Rossview Road Exit).
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, There will be periodic lane closures on State Route 48 (Trenton Road) in Montgomery County between the 8 mile marker and the 9 mile marker in order to reshape ditches, pave and stripe. This work will be done between Needmore Road and Treeland Drive.
- Thursday June 9 through Wednesday June 15, 9AM-4PM, There will be one lane closed periodically on I-24 in both directions in Robertson County between mile marker 25 and mile marker 18 in order to trim vegetation overhanging the roadway. One lane will remain open. This is between exit 24 (Springfield and Ashland City) and Exit 19 (Adams).
- Tuesday June 14, 9AM-12PM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 westbound between mile markers 92 and 90, to remove reflectors for in-place paving. One lane will remain open.
- Monday June 13, 9AM-12PM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound between mile markers 84 and 85, to remove reflectors for in-place paving. One lane will remain open.
- Monday June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 7PM-5AM, There will be one lane closed on I-24 eastbound (Monday night) between mile markers 84 and 85 and I-24 westbound (Tuesday night) between mile markers 92-90, to pave. One lane will remain open.
- Thursday June 9 through Friday June 10, 9AM-3PM, There will be one lane closed on State Route 10 in both directions in Wilson County between SR-265 (Chicken Road) RT. & (Central Pike) LT. and I-40 RT. & LT., for milling and paving a turn lane. One lane will remain open.
For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or to view travel conditions in this area visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System web site ( http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ ). People can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access up to date traffic conditions, or visit www.TN511.com ( http://www.tn511.com/ ). TDOT is also now on Twitter. For up to date traffic tweets for the Nashville area follow Nashville511 ( http://twitter.com/nashville511 ) on Twitter. For statewide traffic tweets just follow TN511 ( http://twitter.com/TN511 ). Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.
