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McDonald, TN · Traffic & Transit
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Lane closure planned on state highway in Cleveland for weeklong utility work
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Drivers in Cleveland should plan for delays next week as utility work closes a lane along one of the city's busiest corridors. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the right northbound lane on State Route 60 at the Peerless Road intersection will close beginning Monday, July 20, at 8 a.m.
Marietta Daily Journal
Weekend lane closures on I-75 NB express lanes in Marietta, Kennesaw for road striping
Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will completely close the Interstate 75 Express Lanes in Cobb County this weekend as part of a project to restripe the roadway between the I-75/I-285 interchange to just north of Hickory Grove Road. Crews will apply a high-reflective striping to improve driver visibility in wet weather conditions. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, crews will completely close the I-75 Express Lanes northbound in the project area on July 17 and July 18 from 11:30 p.m. until 11:30 a.m. the following mornings. These complete closures will allow crews to work more efficiently without traffic. Roadway signs and message boards will alert drivers of the closures in advance so that alternate routes and/or extra travel time can be planned. For more information, call 511, visit 511ga.org or download the Georgia 511 app for real-time information on work status and traffic conditions.
WDEF
Operation Southern Slow Down Kicks Off
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) – Drivers across the Southeast can expect increased speed enforcement after the ninth annual Operation Southern Slow Down campaign kicked off Monday. The week-long effort runs through July 19 and brings together Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina to focus on speeding along interstates and major highways.
WTOC
Georgians divided on proposed Atlanta-to-Savannah rail line
takemetotn.com
This Tennessee District Is Built Around One of the South’s Most Nostalgic Train Landmarks
Right in the heart of Chattanooga sits a place where railroad history meets modern-day charm in the most unexpected way. The Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District revolves around the famous Terminal Station, a grand landmark that once served as a major hub for Southern rail travel. Today, this district blends...
WTVC
'Vision Zero' policy approved: Chattanooga seeks zero roadway deaths by 2050
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga officials are moving forward with a long-term plan to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. The Chattanooga city council gave final approval Tuesday to a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan with a goal of zero roadway deaths by 2050. Previous federal funding helped the city launch...
Rome News-Tribune
Rome-Floyd Fire Department teaches hot car safety
The temperatures outside are scorching, but being trapped in a hot car is far worse — and potentially fatal. The Rome-Floyd Fire Department made it its mission on Friday to continue educating the public on the dangers of hot vehicles. At the corner of Broad Street near the Rome Area History Center, those driving by could see a real-time temperature display inside one of the RFFD’s vehicles. “We put it here, so everybody on Broad Street (can see),” said Fire and Life Safety Educator Sgt. Shasta Farrer. “I love paying attention to everybody that’s been looking and being aware of it.” Farrer said she hopes this event will help people realize not only how hot a car truly gets but how quickly it heats up as well. Just before noon, the outdoor temperature read 90.2 degrees Fahrenheit, while the car’s interior temperature was 105 degrees Fahrenheit. “Be safe and check your cars,” Farrer said. “Even with the windows cracked, that does not help, because my window’s cracked here, and it’s still 105 degrees in the car.” Hot cars can be dangerous and deadly. It’s important that drivers check their back seat for children and pets before exiting the vehicle to