Monterey To Begin Traffic Light Project At Holly And Stratton Intersection
A much anticipated Monterey traffic light project has been approved by the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Nathan Walker said the work would bring back traffic lights at the Holly Street and Stratton Avenue intersection. “I know that a lot of Monterey citizens have been concerned about that, because right now, it’s just basically a three-way […]
Sparta Approves Traffic Light Project For Emergency Vehicles
The 10 intersections along Sparta’s Bockman Way will soon have siren activated traffic control. The Board of Aldermen approved the some $130,000 project Thursday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said on completion, traffic lights will detect when emergency vehicles are approaching or leaving based on the siren. “We expect that will be well received with […]
Byrdstown Conducting Study For HWY 111 Truck Lanes
Byrdstown will conduct a corridor study along Highway 111 through a T-DOT grant. Mayor Sam Gibson said adding truck lanes on the north side of Highway 111 is the main focus. “On the south side, we have truck lanes on both sides,” Gibson said. “And that makes it really good for people if you have […]
T-DOT Traffic Light Project Begins On Burgess Falls Road
T-DOT officials are asking drivers to stay cautious along Burgess Falls Road with work starting on installing new a traffic light. Public Information Officer Jennifer Flynn said contractors are beginning with the relocation of a gas line at the West Cemetery Road Intersection, where the light will be located. “On Burgess Falls, it gets a […]
Data Shows Highway 111, I-40 Intersection Traffic Lights Improved Safety
Last year’s installation of traffic lights at the Highway 111/I-40 intersection in Cookeville has increased safety. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 18 months before installation, the intersection saw 18 accidents with six ending in injury. Captain R.C Christian since the traffic lights became operational in June 2019, 15 wrecks have occurred with only two […]
