Tag Archives: Corridor Study

A Byrdstown corridor study of Highway 111 revealed a need for more turn lanes, a flashing light and curb buffers for a parking lot. T-DOT and a Nashville Engineering firm conducted the analysis through a state grant the town received. T-DOT Transportation Planner Rachael Bergmann said a mixture of traffic data, surveillance and accident records were used. “The goal of ... Read More »

Byrdstown will conduct a corridor study along Highway 111 through a T-DOT grant. Mayor Sam Gibson said adding truck lanes on the north side of Highway 111 is the main focus. “On the south side, we have truck lanes on both sides,” Gibson said. “And that makes it really good for people if you have a slow truck in front ... Read More »

Jackson County is conducting a corridor study to increase safety and economic development along highway 56. Corridor studies develop long term plans for roadways and adjacent land. Dale Hollow Rural Planning Coordinator Mark Dudney said the roadway being reviewed stretches from the Robert Fox Middle School south to the Putnam County line. “The ultimate goal of the study,” Dudney said. ... Read More »

Byrdstown wants to reduce the speed limit for the portion of Highway 111 running through the town. Mayor Sam Gibson said T-DOT originally denied the town’s request to change the speed limit citing a lack of data. Now, the town will conduct a corridor study on the state route for T-DOT to review. “The town of Byrdstown is really concerned ... Read More »