Prescott Will Benefit From South Jefferson Project Finish
Prescott South Elementary and Middle School expecting a more efficient start to the school year following the full reopening of all four lanes on Jefferson Avenue. Principal Tera Brooks said the completion of the long-term construction project eliminates the need for alternate traffic routes or lane closure notifications that previously complicated the school commute. “We […]
T-DOT Schedules Nightly Repaving For Crossville’s Main
The long-awaited repaving of Crossville’s Main Street will begin Sunday. Crossville Mayor R.J. Crawford said the city has been requesting the T-DOT project for at least four years to coincide with recently completed sidewalk and street light improvements. “Well, the big thing with this is that, you know, business owners and those that frequent Main […]
Work To Limit Interstate Drive To One Lane Starting Monday
Road closures will begin Monday along Cookeville’s Interstate Drive as part of a summer-long upgrade to that stretch. The first project involves the construction of a new right-turn lane at the intersection of Interstate Drive and Jefferson Avenue. Officials said this work requires the closure of the existing eastbound right-turn lane and is expected to […]
Jefferson Ave Expansion Project Finish Set For November
T-DOT’s Jefferson Avenue expansion project scheduled for completion in November. Regional Communications Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said the contractor recently finished installing the final box culvert on the south end of the project near Pigeon Roost Creek Road and Highway 111. Once complete, Bradley said the new, five-lane roadway will be a significant upgrade to the […]
Ditty Road Closure, Remodel Nearing Final Completion
Baxter Engineer Tom Bennett said the relocation and expansion of Ditty Road moving forward. Bennett said the project is nearly finished, with crews now focusing on final connections. “All that work is complete,” Bennett said, “The relocation of the utilities. Of course Rogers Group and TDOT is in there doing all the work. They basically […]
City Evaluates Topography Of Church Land For Connector
Cookeville is conducting geotechnical studies on property near the River Community Church to determine the feasibility of a new east-west connector road between South Willow Avenue and Bunker Hill Road. City Manager James Mills said the exploration of the proposed route will eventually help the city create a connection that extends to South Jefferson Avenue. […]
TDOT Completes On Schedule State Route 53 Upgrades
The final phase of TDOT’s major infrastructure upgrades on State Route 53 in Jackson County finished on schedule. TDOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the roadway is fully operational after crews met the May 22 completion deadline. Bradley said the final requirements are underway. “At this point, all we’re waiting on is enough […]
TDOT Jefferson Curb Upgrades, Closures Begin Monday
T-DOT set to begin the Jefferson Avenue resurfacing project this week. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the project ranges from I-40 to East Spring Street. Bradley said the work is scheduled for completion by the end of August and includes significant infrastructure upgrades beyond simple paving. “We just ask drivers to be […]
Accelerated Repairs Restore Traffic To State Route 53
State Route 53 in Jackson County has reopened to traffic following an accelerated 50-day culvert replacement project that required a full closure of the roadway. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the project involved replacing damaged infrastructure with two large 18 by 17 foot box sections. Bradley said the construction team utilized a […]
Bids Open For Interstate Drive, Jefferson Avenue Widening
Bids open Tuesday to award a summer project to widen Interstate Drive at South Jefferson Avenue according to Cookeville Public Works. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the project includes a 150-foot lane widening to create a dedicated right-hand turn lane. Elrod said the expansion will allow for two full straight-through lanes from Interstate […]
