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T-DOT To Evaluate Need For Sparta Crosswalk At Carter St. Bockman Way

Sparta waiting for feedback from T-DOT on the possibility of creating a crosswalk at Carter Street and Bockman Way. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the state department has completed a preliminary onsite evaluation. “At this point, we’re looking to see if it is something that we can get T-DOT to fund,” Hennessee said. “It’s unlikely it will be totally funded ... Read More »

White Co. Reaching Out To T-DOT On Stop Sign Removal

White County will seek an expert opinion after residents asked for the removal of two stop signs. The stop signs are where Taft Church Road and Jerry Parker Road meet Judge Austin Road. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the commission’s decision to talk with T-DOT first was a wise decision. “I will see about getting the opinion first and ... Read More »

UC Regional Airport Approves More Funding To Complete Fuel Farm

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved raising its portion of funding on the latest fuel farm phase. Airport Manager Dean Selby said that because bids for tank design and installation came in roughly $300,000 more than projected. The airport upped its share of the costs to 20 percent. Selby said now the airport needs T-DOT Aeronautics help combating rising ... Read More »

Large Boulder Still Blocking Cane Creek Road In Van Buren

T-DOT crews are still working to clear Cane Creek Road in Van Buren County after a large boulder fell from a bluff Tuesday night. This occurred at log mile 4.5 on Highway 285. Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said the boulder is roughly 12 to 14 feet long, seven feet tall and seven feet wide. Bradley said the roadway has been closed ... Read More »

T-DOT Preparing For Two Paving Projects In Overton County

T-DOT is preparing for repaving projects on Highway 111 and Highway 52 in Overton County. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said Highway 111 will also get new traffic loops and improved curb ramps. Bradley said that between September 19 through October 31 drivers will need to be cautious while travelling on Highway 111. “Drivers travelling this route at night should expect ... Read More »

Cookeville Park And Ride Lot Temp. Closes Monday For Trimming

The Highway 111 park and ride lot off I-40 will be temporary closed Monday. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said crews will be trimming vegetation on that day. “The city police in the area have requested this vegetation clearing, and the parking area most be empty for our crews to perform this work,” Bradley said. “These safety improvements should ... Read More »

T-DOT Relocating Highway 127 Utilities Over 12 Months

The Highway 127 widening project will be in the utility relocation phase for the next 12 months. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said the widening will stretch 4.87 miles from North of I-40 to North of Potato Farm Road in Cumberland County. Bradley said motorists will need to watch their speeds and check for signage during utility relocation. “During the relocation ... Read More »

T-DOT Begins Three-Year, Four Mile Project At S.R. 26 In DeKalb

A DeKalb County improvement project has begun along some four miles of State Route 26. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said work includes grading and drainage upgrades as well as constructing retaining walls and paving. “Currently, drivers will notice the majority of construction taking place on either side of State Route 26 while the contractor continues clearing, installing erosion ... Read More »

Cookeville Designing Additional Turn Lane For S Willow At W. Jackson

Cookeville is in the process of designing a new turn lane for the intersection of South Willow Avenue and West Jackson Street. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the addition would lessen traffic by giving motorists two lanes going left onto Jackson. “That’s funded with some grant money, so there is a process that you need to go through before ... Read More »

Byrdstown HWY 111 Study Shows Need For Turning Lanes And Traffic Improvements

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 »