Putnam County Reports Significant Roadside Litter Reduction
As tractor mowers trim the roadsides and medians on Highway 111 this week, commuters may notice less trash on the side of the road compared to other years. A recent litter index study revealed a significant decrease in the amount of trash found along Putnam County roadsides, according to Solid Waste Program Manager Lisa Luck. […]
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 […]
T-DOT Addressing Drainage Issues On Hwy 111 In White
T-DOT working to address some drainage issues along Highway 111 in White County, just south of Old Kentucky Road. The highway has been reduced to one lane in both directions. T-DOT Regional Communications Director Rae-Anne Bradley said crews are working on clogged culverts, replacing the existing drainage structure to address the issue. “The current 30-inch […]
T-DOT Adding Turn Lane At 111/Browns Mill Rd For Safety
T-DOT will install a new turn lane on Cookeville’s Highway 111 at Browns Mill Road, just south of the I-40 exit. Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the project will consist of a 12-foot-wide turn lane, a 12-foot-wide acceleration lane, and a four-foot-wide paved outside shoulder. Bradley said the turning lane will aim to […]
Jefferson Ave Widening In Phase 2, Complete By December
Paving, reconnecting side roads, and upgrades to exit ramps are some of the highlights inside phase two of Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue widening project. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said crews expect to finish the project by December. Work continues to construct the western side of Jefferson. In addition to traffic shifting to the […]
Cookeville Police Increasing Drug Patrols With Bonaroo
Cookeville Police increasing drug enforcement as the Bonaroo Music Festival begins its weekend run in Manchester. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said festival-goers have historically been caught transporting illegal drugs on Highway 111. Winfree said drugs are usually found when someone is pulled over a different offense, such as speeding. “You may have someone either […]
High Speed Chase Ends In Livingston Crash
Traffic slowed in Livingston Thursday night after a high-speed pursuit down Highway 111 ended in a crash. Traffic backed up at West Main Street near Advanced Auto Parts. Emergency officials said the incident began in Algood, when officers stopped a car on a traffic stop. The suspect gunned the car and fled. A high speed […]
Algood Planning Tables Pet Facility Decision
Algood Planning Commission accepted for study the final site plan for a new multi-purpose pet facility on Highway 111, near Mirandy Road. The Board of Zoning Appeals must still rule on a 20-foot setback variance request from the owner. After that variance is heard, the Planning Commission would rule on the site plan. The facility […]
South Jefferson Widening Running Months Behind
Cookeville’s South Jefferson Avenue widening project stands at least one-year behind the original timeline set for the project. The project was originally scheduled for completion in September, 2024. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the contractor had requested a 146-day extension back in 2022. Now, the work is some eight months behind that […]
New Stop Signs On Algood’s Main Street Making Positive Impact
New four-way stops along Algood’s Main Street appear to be working to lower speeds in the area. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the four-way stops at 4th Avenue as well as at 2nd Avenue have done just what the city had hoped. He said the changes took residents some getting used to, but the […]
