Storm Damage Repairs Force Freehill Road Closure Monday
Cookeville Public Works will close a section of Freehill Road between Fenbrook Way and Choate Cemetery Road Monday and Tuesday to repair storm damage. The department will restrict the section of road to through traffic for the duration of the project. Residents living within the boundaries of the closure will maintain access to their homes. […]
Cookeville Strengthens South Maple After Storm Washouts
Cookeville Public Works completed emergency repairs on South Maple Avenue to reinforce road shoulders after heavy weekend rainfall caused significant washouts. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city closed the roadway to address safety concerns following five inches of rain that fell during two short, high-velocity storms. This came after the road closed […]
Shoulder Stabilization Work Continues South Maple Closure
Cookeville motorists will face another few days of South Maple Avenue next week as crews perform road maintenance. Cookeville Public Works Department announced Friday the road will remain close between England Drive and Highway 111. Public Works Department is conducting shoulder upgrades and stabilization along the roadway. Officials said said residents must follow posted detour […]
Stevens Street Recycling Site Demolition Beginning Monday
Cookeville Public Works will begin demolition of the Stevens Street recycling site Monday. The front entrance off Stevens Street will close. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city is demolishing the building the department uses to store seasonal equipment, with the goal of improving the site. “So we are gonna be demolishing this […]
Cookeville Public Works Outlines Snow/Ice Response Plan
Cookeville Public Works crews are using dry salt and plowing operations to prepare city streets as winter weather approaches. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said crews monitor weather conditions closely to determine when pretreatment can begin and how equipment is deployed. Elrod said the city’s snow and ice response is in place. “We […]
Oak And West Broad Three-Way Stop Deemed Success
After testing out a new three-way stop at the Oak Avenue and West Broad Street intersection, Cookeville has deemed the change a success. The intersection was changed to a three-way stop to improve safety for drivers pulling out. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city is very happy with the results of […]
Spring Street Sinkhole Set To Be Repaired After Agreement
A 2024 Sinkhole on Spring Street sits closer to repair after an agreement between the city and a local business. The sinkhole developed last November in front of Cavender’s, interrupting traffic, and causing the break of several water lines. Part of the sinkhole sits on the Cavender’s Store property. City Manager James Mills said those […]
More Landscaping Coming To Neal Street Corridor
Landscaping upgrades and beautification are on the way to Cookeville’s Neal Street corridor. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the department is evaluating the existing trees in the median islands. She said a mixed bag of trees have been planted over the years, some of which are old or dead. She said Neal […]
Traffic Signal Technology Approved Along Jackson
Cookeville Public Works will upgrade traffic signal technology at eight intersections along the Jackson Street corridor in an effort to improve traffic flow. Director Mary Beth Elrod said the $42,000 in equipment is part of the city’s ongoing work to use technology to produce real-time adjustments to signalization. It includes upgrading to fiber and installing […]
Public Works Trying To Fix Long-Time Flooding Issue On 4th
Cookeville Public Works working this week to replace 100 feet of storm drain at the intersection of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue to eliminate flooding issues. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said for years, when heavy rain occurs, a 30-inch diameter pipe clogs. The new drainpipe will be 60 inches wide and 38 inches […]
