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APSU makes campus, public aware of road projects

August 22, 2011

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN – As Austin Peay State University prepares for the start of the 2011-12 academic year, the campus community and the public should be aware of the various city and campus construction projects to plan alternate routes to and from campus.

Near APSU, the intersection of North Second and College streets is closed while the Tennessee Department of Transportation continues sewer repairs. This is scheduled to last six to eight weeks. If driving to campus from Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, College Street can be accessed up to Fourth Street and Home Avenue.

A view of the excavation at the intersection of North Second Street and College Street. The intersection is closed while the Tennessee Department of Transportation continues sewer repairs.

A view of the excavation at the intersection of North Second Street and College Street. The intersection is closed while the Tennessee Department of Transportation continues sewer repairs.

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TDOT Announces Aeronautics Grants for 14 Tennessee Airports

March 9, 2011

$6,690,332 Provides for Infrastructure and Other Improvements

Tennessee Department of TransportationNashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced today that federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $6,690,332 have been approved for 14 Tennessee airports.

Clarksville’s Outlaw Field received a $300,000 grant.

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Demolition of Bridge over Red River in Clarksville Tennessee

January 20, 2011

Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Department of Transportation crews demolished part of the existing bridge over the Red River on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard (U.S. 79/State Route 13) in Clarksville Tennessee on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011.

Explosives were detonated at 10:14:05pm and brought down the concrete columns on the southbound bridge.

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Seeks Input for the Proposed Additions to the Clarksville Greenway System

November 2, 2010

Clarksville Parks and RecreationClarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation department recently held a Public Input Review and Comment Session to receive ideas and suggestions concerning two proposed additions to the Clarksville Greenway System and also to satisfy Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) grant requirements.

The City of Clarksville is preparing to submit a grant application to help with funding of the following two projects. [Read more]

Clarksville Police Department is Awarded First Place

September 18, 2010

Clarksville Police DepartmentThe Clarksville Police Department received first place in The Tennessee Department of Transportation Governor’s Highway Safety Office’s 6th Annual Law Enforcement Challenge. September 10th. The Police Department was in the 201-500 Officer category.

“The Law Enforcement Challenge recognizes outstanding performances by law enforcement agencies and officers from across the state,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “These dedicated public servants work diligently for the good of their communities and deserve this recognition both by the state and nationally.”

Back Row, L-R Ofc Alan Altman, Ofc Bob Peterson, Ofc Christina Gilliard, Ofc Mike Caver, Front Row-L-R Margaret Perkinson, Deputy Chief Frankie Gray, Misty Mackens, Chief Al Ansley, Lt Gary Hurst, Ofc Derrick Cronk.

Back Row, L-R Ofc Alan Altman, Ofc Bob Peterson, Ofc Christina Gilliard, Ofc Mike Caver, Front Row-L-R Margaret Perkinson, Deputy Chief Frankie Gray, Misty Mackens, Chief Al Ansley, Lt Gary Hurst, Ofc Derrick Cronk.

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Notice of Highway Design Meeting on the widening of SR-149 and SR-13

June 15, 2010

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct a Highway Design Meeting on June 29th, 2010 in the cafeteria of Cumberland Heights Elementary School, 2093 Ussery Road South, Clarksville, TN to discuss SR-l49 and SR-13 in Montgomery County as shown on the general location map.

The project proposes to widen SR-149 and SR-13 for an approximate distance of 3 miles. Construction along SR-149 will begin approximately 700’ east of River Road and extend to the SR-149/SR-13 intersection. Widening along SR-13 will begin just south of the SR-149/SR-13 intersection and extend to Zinc Plant Road and includes the reconstruction of the SR-13 bridge over the Cumberland River. The proposed typical section for both SR-149 and SR-13 will consist of four 12’ traffic lanes, one 12’ center turn lane, and 10’ shoulders with curb and gutter within a 104’ right-of-way. [Read more]

Road construction will not delay Memorial Day travelers

May 27, 2010

TDOT Suspends All Lane Closure Activity for Busy Holiday Weekend; Urges Safety in Work Zones

NASHVILLE, TN – Road construction won’t slow motorists down as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 28th through 6:00 am on Tuesday, June 1st. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend.

“Motorists traveling on our roadways this holiday weekend will have no construction-related lane closures impeding their travels,” said Commissioner Nicely. “We want to keep traffic flowing so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable trip through Tennessee.” [Read more]

TDOT Partners with Rascal Flatts to encourage people to Adopt-A-Highway

May 26, 2010

Country Super Group Asks Tennesseans to “Show Your Pride” in new Public Service Announcement

NASHVILLE, TN – If life is a highway, it’s a messy one in many parts of Tennessee, so country music super group Rascal Flatts is joining the Tennessee Department of Transportation to ask Tennesseans to do their part to clean it up by adopting a highway. Rascal Flatts members Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus are featured in a new 30 second public service announcement and on billboards across the state encouraging Tennesseans to “Show Your Pride and Adopt-A-Highway today”. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness of the volunteer program, encourage more participation and to remind motorists to Stop Litter in Tennessee.

In the new 30 second PSA, Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney picks up a piece of litter tossed along the side of a roadway and asks, “Think this is no big deal?”, as vocalist Gary LeVox remarks, “Think about 12 million pounds of it.” [Read more]

Tennessee recognized for efforts to become a more bicycle friendly state

May 21, 2010

Tennessee Moves Up 19 Positions in Most Bicycle Friendly States Ranking

As Tennesseans celebrate National Bike to Work Week a new ranking shows they now have more bike friendly paths and roadways to travel. The League of American Cyclists recently announced their third annual Bicycle Friendly State rankings. Tennessee jumped an astounding 19 spots in one year. The state moved to 24th place this year from a ranking of 43rd in the 2009 report.

“I’m pleased to see this marked improvement in Tennessee’s bicycle friendly ranking, but there is much work left to do,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. “Clearly one area where improvement is needed is educating the public about safe bicycling and driving practices. [Read more]

Governor Identifies 450 Transportation Projects for Funding

April 15, 2009

Projects to be funded through Recovery Act, Bridge Bonding and Traditional Funds

roadworkNASHVILLE– Governor Phil Bredesen yesterday released a final list of projects to be funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds (Recovery Act), proposed bridge bonds and TDOT’s regular funding mechanisms. The three-tiered program represents more than 450 projects statewide touching every county in Tennessee.

“The Recovery Act is fundamentally about creating and retaining jobs during one of the toughest economic times our nation and state have faced since the Great Depression,” said Governor Bredesen. “This three-tiered program represents a record investment in Tennessee’s transportation system. The Recovery Act, along with the bridge bonding and TDOT’s regular program, will put thousands of Tennesseans to work rebuilding and strengthening one of Tennessee’s largest economic drivers, our transportation system.” [Read more]

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