Jefferson Repave Now More Than Two Years Away
Been bouncing around on the uneven pavement along Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue? Be prepared to keep bouncing. T-DOT not expected to repave the section from I-40 to the Putnam County Courthouse until 2026-2027, according to T-DOT officials. The City of Cookeville began a $1.9 million sewer rehab project on that stretch of road in early 2024 […]
Dekalb, Smith Route 141 Set For Extended Closure
State Route 141 in DeKalb and Smith Counties will be closed for an extended period after heavy rains last week caused a road slide. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae Anne Bradley said some 100 feet of road was damaged last Thursday and the road was completely closed on Friday. She said an inner retaining wall […]
Livingston Highway Slide Repaired, Roadway Reopened
T-DOT crews have completed repairs to Livingston Highway north of Monterey after a rockslide. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the slide occurred due to terrain beneath the road failing after a long period of settling. She said T-DOT brought in an outside firm to complete the repairs using a soil nail wall. […]
Spot Safety Project Underway Along Putnam County’s Highway 70
Safety upgrades underway at the intersection of Hawkins Crawford Road and Plunk Whitson Road in Putnam County. Construction will take place intermittently over several weeks, during which flaggers and lane closures will be placed. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the construction is regarded as a Spot Safety project. “As part of this […]
