Several UC Highways Available To Be Adopted, Reduce Litter
Adopt-A-Highway is leading the charge in cleaning up litter around Tennessee public highways. Statewide Adopt A Highway Coordinator Brittany Morris said that the program has seen recent success in lessening trash left on highways. She said a study conducted by the Tennessee Department of Transportation found 12 percent less highway litter between 2016 and 2022. […]
TDOT Extends $125K In Grant Money To Remove Airport Fuel Tanks
TDOT has awarded the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport an additional $125,000 to remove the old underground fuel tank on the site. The state had previously awarded the airport a separate grant to install new tanks. Airport Manager Dean Selby said TDOT Aeronautics amended the grant to pay for both parts. Selby said the old tanks […]
Crossville’s 10th Street Culvert Installation Could Cause Weekend Traffic Issues
T-DOT installing culverts on Crossville’s 10th Street could cause some road closures this weekend. The work is set to begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday and is expected to finish by 8 p.m. Monday. The project will result in road closures at the intersection of West Avenue and 4th Street and at the intersection of […]
Highway 127 Project Might Lead To More Attention On Similar Project In Nearby Corridor Between Celina And Baxter
With state and local officials hoping to put more money into the Highway 127 expansion through Cumberland and Fentress Counties, the region might turn its attention to another project to drive economic development. Just as a four-lane road between I-40 and Jamestown will open up new opportunities, some local leaders believe a widened corridor between […]
T-DOT Planning At Least Five Resurfacing Projects On Roads Across UC
T-DOT set to conduct around five summer paving projects across the Upper Cumberland. Region 3 Community Relations Officer Rae Anne Bradley said those include Highway 111 from North of Jefferson Avenue to South of SR-24. Another Putnam County project includes SR 136 from Whitaker Springs Road to Bear Creek Road. “And then State Route 111 […]
Hwy 111 Rideshare Clean Up Part Of T-DOT Resurfacing Project
Cleanup efforts on Highway 111’s rideshare near exit 286 are part of a larger T-DOT project. Region 3 Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said a portion of Highway 111 is set to be resurfaced later this year. “So along with that, there will be some changes to the rideshare,” Bradley said. “That will enhance safety […]
Cookeville Council To Decide On Spending Excess Revenue On Paving
Cookeville City Council will consider Thursday using unbudgeted revenue to help pave streets this spring. City Manager James Mills said the city has generated an additional $2.5 million in revenue this year, largely due to increased interest on its accounts. Mills said the additional 6.4 miles of paving work could begin in the next two […]
Monterey Aldermen To Consider Match For TDOT Grant
The Monterey Board of Aldermen to consider a match for a some $1 million TDOT grant in its December meeting. Alderman Bill Wiggins said members will consider putting $367,000 of federal COVID money towards the grant. Wiggins said extending the trail at Burkes Middle School is the main target. “That will complete that leg of […]
Jefferson Avenue Widening Project Slightly Behind Schedule
Work on the Jefferson Avenue widening project in Cookeville will continue through the cold season. That is according to TDOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley. Bradley said utility relocation and grading for the new roadways will be the majority of work. “This project is a little bit behind schedule due to material shortages,” Bradley said. […]
TDOT Completes Paving For Baxter Intersection Traffic Light Project
The much anticipated improvement project at the Highway 70 and Highway 56 intersection in Baxter is substantially complete. TDOT Community Relations Office Rae Anne Bradley said all that remains are some minor work items. “There are some permanent signs that need to be replaced, and the city still has to inspect and accept the traffic […]
