Cookeville Police Urge Preparation For Busy School Zones
The Cookeville Police Department urging drivers to reduce speed as schools ramp up for the fall semester. Administrative Sergeant Charlotte Austin said motorists often fail to recognize the change in speed limits because driving habits become second nature on familiar roadways. “We have a lot of speeding in school zones,” Austin said. “Our traffic unit […]
White County Reduces Speed Limits On Three Roads
White County officials approved speed limit reductions for three local roads following requests from parks officials. The Steering Committee A approved the changes after reviewing documentation signed off on by the highway department. The adjustments affect South Fork Road, Jolly Road, and Scotts Gulf Road. Commissioner Dakota White said park rangers had reached out with […]
J-Turn Project Begins At Cookeville’s 111/Old Sparta Road
Construction underway on a new J-turn intersection along Highway 111 near the Old Sparta Road intersection in Cookeville to reduce the frequency and severity of vehicle accidents, T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said maintenance crews began work last week on the safety improvement project. Bradley said the design is specifically engineered to simplify […]
UC Communities Approve New Regional Transportation Plan
The Center Hill and Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organizations approved a new two-year work plan with T-DOT to coordinate regional infrastructure and safety projects through 2028. Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organization Coordinator Mark Dudney said the agreement establishes foundational structure for how the organizations collaborate with state and local officials. Dudney said the plan fulfills […]
Cookeville Prioritizes Expansion Of Traffic Signal Backups
Cookeville will prioritize the expansion of traffic signal battery backups to maintain full intersection functionality during power outages. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city has identified 36 future locations for these backups along major corridors and thoroughfares. Elrod said the plan involves budgeting for approximately one-third of these intersections each year over […]
State To Fund Cookeville TVA Tower Relocation Project
The City of Cookeville secured state funding to resolve the traffic bottleneck at Interstate Drive and South Jefferson Avenue. City Manager James Mills said the state expected to provide between $700,000 and $750,000 to replace the TVA tower at the corner with a one pole, cantilever design. Mills said the allocation matches the original cost […]
Cyclists Need To Follow Rules Of Road, Wear Helmets
With spring weather in full bloom, more bicyclists are taking to the roadways for exercise, but local law enforcement said following traffic guidelines are key. From using hands as turn signals to displaying a white light and red rear reflectors, Cookeville Police Sergeant Charlotte Austin said cyclists need to be mindful of the rules when […]
Algood Looking For Big Mac Drive/Main Traffic Solutions
Algood conducting a traffic study to find solutions for the Big Mac Drive, Main Street, Burton Branch Road corridor. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said additional restaurants in the area have increased traffic significantly, as did the second Wal Mart exit. Chapman Fowler said the study will help the city determine the best way to […]
