Bruceton
Bruceton, TN · Traffic & Transit
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Rison Street Closure For Bridge Replacement Preparations
The City of Paris announces a temporary daytime closure on Rison Street from the Johnson Park entrance to the Jones Bend Road Extension cut-through as crews begin preparations for an upcoming bridge replacement project. The road will be closed Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25, from 8:00 a.m. to...
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TDOT To Host Public Meeting On Planned Widening Project
Puryear, Tenn.–The Tennessee Department of Transportation will host a public meeting from 5-7 p.m. on March 26 at Harrelson School in Puryear to gather public input on the planned widening project on Highway 641 north of Paris. This phase of the project is to extend from near Smith Road...
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Rising gas costs put pressure on Jackson drivers, businesses
Gas prices are on the rise, and many are wondering what kind of hole it will leave in their wallets. As the fighting in the Mideast continues, gas prices have begun to rise leading to many feeling the rippling effects. 39 News went out and spoke with people on how this will affect their finances.
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Observations by a Citizen: Speed Limits
Once upon a time, I worked with the National Motorists Association on speed limit litigation and legislative issues. One project I participated in as a volunteer was drafting a bill to bring Tennessee’s speed limit law (TCA 55-8-152 and 153) to conform to the federal highway regulations. (While I strenuously object to the myriad intrusions of federal government agencies into all sorts of activities that our United States Constitution forbids, the Constitution does authorize them “To establish Post Offices and post Roads.” (Article One, §8. “Establish” includes setting nationally uniform standards for speed limits.) So, when parts of U.S. Highway 64 in Somerville were reduced to 55 MPH, it got my attention.
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Jackson integrates AI to fix 'extensive damage' from winter storm potholes
In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, potholes, both new and worsened pre-existing ones, have prompted Jackson to implement AI to assist with restoration efforts. An unprecedented amount of snow, sleet, and freezing rain beginning Jan. 24 left many roads covered in ice for several days and created a cycle of thawing and refreezing. As temperatures got warmer and the ice began to melt, what is being described as "extensive damage" by City of Jackson Public Works Director Austin Clark, became clear. More: Jackson, Madison Co. leaders: Better coordination, communication with TDOT next storm More: Jackson officials to reevaluate process for clearing state roads during Winter Storm Fern Surrounded by street department employees, City of Jackson Public Works Director Austin announced on Feb. 9 that the city would be utilizing Samsara AI Pilot, a system that equips vehicles with GPS G-Force technology to detect pothole locations. "Any time you have large amounts of precipitation, whether it's snow, sleet, or rainfall, you have an extensive amount of potholes, some recurring and some new," Clark said. In this instance, because of a lot of the contractors and equipment that we use to try to combat some of the ice on streets, we
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New Crosswalk Signs Installed At UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin has installed new crosswalk lights and pedestrian signs on Mount Pelia Road to support safer and more predictable crossing behavior for pedestrians. Mount Pelia Road provides access to multiple high-traffic campus buildings, including the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center and...
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Tennessee Dept. of Transportation encourages people to report potholes
"If you hit one good pothole, that's your car, you know? It could break down the brakes, tires, anything," said Monica Sherrod, who is worried about hitting potholes around Jackson. Potholes: we all know and hate them, and people in Jackson are noticing more as ice is leaving the roads.
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Jackson officials to reevaluate process for clearing state roads during Winter Storm Fern
City and county officials are explaining why some roads across Jackson are still plagued by layers of ice, including delays in treating state roads across Jackson due to state rules, timing, and a lack of normally utilized equipment. Local discourse on social media in response to Jackson Mayor Scott Conger and Madison County Mayor A.J. Massey's posts has prompted criticism of the speed at which roads have been cleared and why impassability of others remains. City neighborhood streets leading to main roadways, particularly in the downtown area, remain slick days after the storm. As of Monday and Tuesday, Tennessee Department of Transportation was able to begin aid in Jackson and Madison County. Although Conger and Massey call the storm unprecedented, citizens are demanding answers. "It's definitely, in my opinion, the most impactful storm we've had in the last 16 years in my memory," Bryce Miller, Jackson resident, said. "I have gone out on the roads very sparingly, but just to come and check on our workshop that we have in South Jackson. I was out on the snow and ice, and I have only ever seen one actual snow plow on the road, and I saw that snow plow today.
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Jackson resident relieved to see the clearing of the roads
The roads out here in Jackson are starting to clear up and many residents here in the community are showing how they feel about it. “I think the roads are coming along slow but sure. We got 6 to 8 inches of snow and ice, so don't expect a lot, but it's coming along slow but sure,” said Chad Davis, local resident.
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Area cities and towns provide road condition updates
Many cities, towns, and police departments in West Tennessee have provided road condition updates. Power has been restored at the redlight to includes the majority of East Main Street, the Wesley Apartments, and Oakhaven Village. A major thank you to the power companies out working hard in this weather. Highway...
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Traffic stalls after log truck overturns on S Highland Ave
UPDATE (6:39pm): Traffic has resumed as usual and no further delays are expected. UPDATE (5:30pm): According to JPD, all northbound lanes of S. Highland are open at this time. There is still some congestion in the southbound lanes due to only one lane still being closed at this time. JACKSON,...
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JTA announces 25 cent rides December 23 & 24
The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will have its annual holiday 25¢ cents days, December 23 & 24. All rides will be 25¢ on the fixed route buses and 50¢ on THE LIFT. The low fares will help make gift giving easier on holiday budgets. There will be no policy changes except the fare will be 25¢ and 50¢ instead of the regular fare of $1.25 and THE LIFT of $2.50. No transfers will be given with the 25¢ fare. Student and Senior Citizen/Disabled reduced fares will be accepted with no policy changes. “LIFT” coupons and JTA punch passes will be accepted with no policy changes.