Summer Weather Forces Repairs Near Tennessee Tech
Cookeville Public Works closed Jere Whitson Drive Thursday for emergency repairs after the pavement began sinking following a combination of extreme summer heat and heavy rainfall. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city is currently performing a permanent fix on a section of the roadway sinking over an underground utility line. Elrod said […]
Cookeville Closes South Maple Avenue For Erosion Repair
Cookeville repairing erosion along the shoulders of South Maple Ave to ensure the safety of the thousands of commuters who travel the roadway daily. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the week-long closure involves routine maintenance to address large drop-offs and unsafe areas caused by stormwater and vehicles leaving the pavement. Elrod said the […]
