Robert Matthews Highway Bridge Running 6-8 Weeks Behind
The replacement of a bridge on Robert Matthews Highway in White County is running six to eight weeks behind after contractors began the project without the correct drill casings. White County Highway Supervisor Jerry Sawyer said weather has held up the project as well. A new crew has stepped in over the past several weeks […]
DeKalb And Putnam Motorists Should Be Prepared For Delays On HWY 56
If you travel Highway 56 between DeKalb and Putnam Counties, be ready for delays. Resurfacing work set to begin from the north of East Church Street in DeKalb County to I-40 in Putnam County. Contractors will be performing daily lane closures as construction signs are installed and the resurfacing begins.
TTU’s New Cupola Clock Tower Delivery Delayed Until Fall
Tennessee Tech’s new clock tower cupola on Derryberry Hall has been delayed until September. The new cupola was set to be delivered on Monday. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said materials measurements were delayed due to weather. Roberts said a lift was unable to be used to get on the roof […]
COVID, Administration Change Delays Jamestown Splash Pad Construction
The Jamestown splash pad project has been held up and construction will not begin until August. Chief Financial Officer Gail Dishmon said COVID supply chain delays were at the root of the setback. Dishmon said delays were also caused because of having to change names on the contracts when a new administration took over in […]
Carr Creek Bridge Construction Delayed
Construction on Carr Creek Bridge is now expected to finish on June 6th. Overton County Highway Superintendent James Norrod said there several factors that contributed to the delay. “One of the pier footings, the sound test on it was not what they wanted and we had to drive piling to compensate for it and I […]
