July 24, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Motorists traveling Keltonburg Road (Highway 288) are urged to be aware of the new traffic pattern at the intersection with Highway 56.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced that the contractor, Jones Brothers Contractors, has shifted traffic on State Route 288 (Keltonburg Road) to the new State Route 56 (McMinnville Highway) intersection which is now directly across from Blue Springs Road. Motorists should use caution at the new intersection and be mindful of the new traffic pattern. The old intersection there has been closed.
Meanwhile, TDOT has announced 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 also 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 the project to allow the contractor to complete work. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in the construction zone.
As for the Highway 70 project between Liberty and Alexandria, TDOT has announced that the contractor, Twin K Construction continues grading activities. 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.