Portion of I-24 to close nightly for weeks due to bridge repair
COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Drivers traveling on Interstate 24 in Coffee County will need to find alternate routes, as construction in the area will spawn extended road closures.
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) part of the US 41 (SR 1) bridge replacement project over I-24 at Exit 105 will see contract crews conduct full directional closures of the interstate at mile marker 105 along with the US 41 bridge during the night hours.
At first, the nightly closures will be to install new beams for the bridge. During these closures, traffic will detour around the closure using the Exit 105 interstate ramps.
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The closures will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. every day and are expected to last through April 11, according to TDOT.
Here is the tentative schedule from TDOT:
April 1: Closure of left lane on I-24 in both directions
April 2-3: Total closure of I-24 East
April 4-5: Total closure of I-24 West
April 7: Total closure of I-24 East
April 8-9: Total closure of I-24 West
April 11: Total closure of I-24 East
From April 2-11, the US 41 bridge over I-24 will be closed, according to TDOT.
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Drivers should use caution as they travel that section of roadway and be ready to expect significant delays. Signage will be posted directing drivers through the work zone.
The work is also weather-dependent. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances cause delays, the work will be rescheduled to take place at a later date. Uniformed police officers will be present to assist with traffic control and law enforcement.
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