Putnam Officials Detail New Staffing, Infrastructure Needs
Putnam County officials presented a series of requests for new personnel and infrastructure funding during Thursday’s budget committee meeting. County Mayor Randy Porter said the county is managing a five-year capital projects plan designed to address large, non-recurring purchases through cash payments rather than debt. Porter said the strategy idenitfies needs like roof replacements and […]
Winter Weather, Cold Stretches Driving Potholes Across UC
Potholes are popping up across the Upper Cumberland, something we think of mainly after snow or ice. Putnam Road Supervisor Randy Jones said freezing temperatures, rain, and repeated thawing cycles all play a major role in damaging pavement. “The rain, the freezing and thawing, the water gets down in the pores of the asphalt and […]
Putnam To Begin Work Fixing North Quinland Lake Road Flooding Issues
Putnam County is set to move forward with fixing flood issues along North Quinland Lake Road. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said that they plan to fix the overflow system by giving it greater capacity for big rain events. “It keeps overflowing and washing the lower side of the road away,” Jones said. “We […]
Charles Maxwell Project Receives Preliminary Plat…Again
The Putnam County Planning Commission voted 9-0 Tuesday night to approve a new preliminary plat for a six-home subdivision along Charles Maxwell Road. The new preliminary plat requires developer Anthony Leonard to construct a four-foot “ready-to-pave” road base on his side of the property so that Charles Maxwell Road can be widened. Last month, the […]
City Lake Bridge Open, Repairs Complete
Putnam County Highway crews removed the barricades and debris to reopen City Lake Bridge on Monday. Road Supervisor Randy Jones said TDOT inspected the bridge last week and gave clearance to reopen Monday morning. Jones said the repairs and reinforcements make the bridge stronger than it was before after reinforcing rusted steel webbing. Jones said […]
Putnam Road Supervisor Happy with Current Location
Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said having a new highway department building would be nice, but he doesn’t see any issues with the current location. The proposed location change would bring the highway department from East Veterans Drive to Tennessee Avenue. Jones said operations run smoothly in the 56 year old building, but if […]
City Lake Bridge Needs Beam Repairs, Abutment Reinforced
The City Lake Bridge will need repairs do to rust and erosion according to an assessment by the state. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said the states assessment came in two weeks ago and the highway department is now assessing prices with multiple companies. Jones said the bridge’s steel webbing has rust holes and […]
Flash Floods Affect Putnam County Roads
Putnam County had its hands full with severe weather this weekend. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said clean ups were already planned for Monday, before Sunday night’s flash floods. Jones said the flooding caused more than just high water and debris on Putnam County roads. “Several roads that have washed a lot of the […]
