Attention, commuters: if you're heading through Hamilton County on I-75, brace yourselves for delays caused by construction work. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is gearing up to install concrete beams for a new bridge over the interstate, right at Hamilton Place Boulevard. This construction is set to roll out starting Monday, and you'll want to mark your calendars for potential traffic snags through to Tuesday, March 4.
According to a report from Tennessee Department of Transportation, the work includes overnight lane closures from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. ET and the use of rolling roadblocks to keep things, somewhat, moving. But it's not just overnight drivers who'll feel the pinch – the loop ramp to I-75 South from Hamilton Place Boulevard will also get temporarily shuttered.
Now, no matter how frustrating it might be to be stuck bumper-to-bumper, safety comes first. TDOT urges motorists to stay alert and honor the reduced speed limits. From construction signs to police officers on traffic duty, keep an eye out for them.
For those who prefer to be forewarned and forearmed, there are ways to avoid the construction chaos. Use the TDOT SmartWay Map for real-time updates, or dial into 511 for state-wide travel intel. Keep in mind; all this construction business is weather-dependent. So, should Mother Nature have other plans, TDOT might have to pick a new date for the beam installations.
