South Willow Avenue Left-Turn Lane Right-of-Way Acquisition
Summary
The city partnered with TDOT to fund and construct a dedicated right-turn lane on South Willow Avenue at Interstate Drive to ease traffic congestion.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city committed up to $500,000 toward construction costs.
Motorists traveling along South Willow Avenue and Interstate Drive benefit from reduced traffic queuing and improved traffic flow.
Anyone currently commuting down Willow Avenue is going to deal with frustrating traffic delays and detours.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 15, 2026
The city is moving forward with property purchases to make room for a new northbound left-turn lane at South Willow Avenue and Lee Seminary Road in partnership with TDOT.
City Council (Regular) - Jun 18, 2026
The city partnered with TDOT to fund and construct a dedicated right-turn lane on South Willow Avenue at Interstate Drive to ease traffic congestion.
Cookeville to proceed with Willow Avenue widening
Cookeville to proceed with Willow Avenue widening Herald-Citizen.com
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