Pickett Commissioners Asking For T-DOT Assistance For 111 Turn Lanes
The Pickett County Commissioners expressed concern Monday night about the state of traffic safety along Highway 111, with the need for additional turning lanes discussed. Multiple officials shared the need for more turning lanes during the meeting, citing intersections that have had dangerous or even fatal accidents in the area. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said […]
Cookeville Working To Rehab South Jefferson Lines Before Repaving
Noticed the bumps on South Jefferson Avenue? The City of Cookeville is working to replace water and sewer lines on South Jefferson Avenue before T-DOT begins repaving the street north of the interstate. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said that most of the patchwork currently visible on South Jefferson is the result of the […]
TDOT Continues Their Fight Against Highway Litter With No Trash November
Tennessee Department Of Transportation continues its fight against highway litter with its 3rd annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative attached to Nobody Trashes Tennessee encourages citizens to participate in local cleanup events. The program last year included over 1,300 volunteers participating in 95 events and collecting over 48,000 pounds of litter off roadways. […]
Baxter Mayor Wants To Meet With T-DOT About Road Needs
Baxter Mayor John Martin hopeful of meeting with T-DOT officials over the next week or so about the community’s road needs. Martin said he wants to discuss the work planned for the area around Exit 280. The state appropriated $22 million for intersection upgrades last November. Extensive surveying and street marking has already been done. […]
Interstate Dr Sidewalks Or Willow/Jackson Improvements; Council Getting Costs
Cookeville City Council will consider two engineering agreements Thursday designed to move forward on the Interstate Drive sidewalks and the Willow Avenue/West Jackson Street upgrades. The city has money from the State Transportation Block Grant to move forward with both projects. However, the funds likely will not be enough to complete both projects. The Interstate […]
I-40 Lane Closures In Putnam County Sunday Night, Monday Night
The Tennessee Department of Transportation said to be ready for closed lanes on the eastbound I-40 highway Sunday and Monday night. Drivers should be prepared for lane closures between mile markers 292 and 297 in the eastbound left lane. TDOT said a contractor will be on-site in Putnam County to replace pavement markings on the […]
T-DOT Wants Transferred Vehicle Back From Van Buren After Grant Issue
The Van Buren County Commission voted Tuesday to resolve an issue with T-DOT over a van T-DOT wants returned after a decade of use in the county. The van was provided to the county in 2013 through a T-DOT federal aid grant. It was meant to be used for specific transportation purposes. County Attorney Howard […]
Planned Power Outage Throughout Crossville Area Saturday Night
A planned power outage in the Crossville area set for Saturday night beginning at 10pm. The outage expected to last for about eight hours and will affect all those powered by the Lantana and Crossville substations in Cumberland County. The purpose of the outage is to allow TDOT to safely move two transmission lines as […]
Caney Fork Bridge Targeted For Repair Thanks To New Federal Grant
Putnam County and Smith County targeted for a new federal grant to repair the railroad bridge over the Caney Fork River. The state will receive a total of $23.7 million to repair some 42 rail bridges statewide that are past their lifespan or need immediate repairs. The bridges are on ten different short lines, mostly […]
Gilbert: Cookeville Road Project Project Would Be A “Game Changer”
The idea of creating a new north-south roadway over Interstate 40 could help Cookeville get ahead of its increasing traffic problems. Cookeville City Council Member Chad Gilbert said a new Walnut Avenue overpass could give the city a needed option for north-south traffic. The idea presented by city officials to T-DOT leadership recently got Gilbert’s […]
