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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has provided an update regarding progress on the expansion of Rossview Rd. at Exit 8.
“Since December 2014, great progress has been made, including efforts to relocate existing water, sewer, gas, electric and communication lines, which must be moved to make way for new construction,” spokesperson Heather Jensen said. “This work is expected to continue for the next few months. Once the lines are relocated, widening of the roadway will begin.”
In addition to the utility work, the area near the interchange has been cleared and erosion and sediment controls for Phase I construction are now in place.
Temporary traffic signals have been installed at the intersections of the I-24 eastbound and westbound off-ramps and SR 237 (Rossview Road). The signals will remain operational for much of the project.
Construction of the bridge bents, or support structures, is currently underway and will continue for the next several weeks, while bridge beams are being fabricated at a separate facility.
In April, I-24 will be closed for weekend work. The closure is necessary for access, removal and containment of asbestos from under the bridges. The work will span two weekends with westbound work one weekend and eastbound work on a separate weekend. Public notice will be provided prior to the closure, which will be phased to cover eastbound and westbound lanes of travel on two separate weekends.
TDOT is also working to finalize plans for a new Park & Ride facility. A preferred site has been identified near Exit 11 (SR 76 / MLK Jr Pkwy). More details will be available in the coming months.
The current Park & Ride facility within the project limits will remain in use during construction or until a new site is available.