Smyrna Road Project Updates
INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SYSTEM PHASES 1 AND 2
Project is approved and funding allocated from FHWA, TDOT, and Town of Smyrna to link traffic lights along Sam Ridley, Nissan Drive, parts of Enon Springs, parts of Rock Springs, and parts of Lowry Street to a central Traffic Operations Center at Town Hall. The project is nearing completion with most of the hardware installed and the Town Traffic Operations Center opened at Town Hall.
INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SYSTEM PHASES 3, 4, AND 5
Project is approved and funding allocated from FHWA and TDOT to link traffic lights along Lee Victory, Almaville Road, Old Nashville Highway, parts of Enon Springs, and parts of Lowry Street to a central Traffic Operations Center at Town Hall to be constructed under Phases 1 and 2. Currently, the consultant is working on utility certifications.
SAM RIDLEY PARKWAY ROAD WIDENING
Project is approved and funding allocated from TDOT, FHWA, and the Town to widen Sam Ridley Parkway to 3 lanes in each direction from I-24 to Old Nashville Highway. This project is currently under construction. Substantial completion is anticipated by the end of 2021.
LEE VICTORY RECREATION PARK ENTRANCE
This entrance will connect Nolan Drive to the Lee Victory Recreation Park. Construction started in June 2021 and is scheduled to be completed by the Spring of next year.
LOWRY STREET PHASE I
This project will improve the sidewalks and streetscaping on Lowry Street from Jackson Street to Sam Davis Road. Sidewalk demolition has begun to be followed by underground utility installations.
LOWRY STREET PHASE II
This project will improve the sidewalks and streetscaping on Lowry Street from Jackson Street to Harts Branch Bridge. The project is in the NEPA phase.
SAM RIDLEY PARKWAY AT OLD NASHVILLE HIGHWAY
The Town’s engineering consulting firm has completed the design engineering phase to determine the additional turn lanes needed for this project. ROW/Utility Plans have been sent to TDOT for utility certification from TDOT.
GENIE LANE EXTENSION
This project will provide a link between Potomac Place and Wolverine Trial. ROW acquisition is underway.
WASHINGTON STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
The Town, TDOT, and CSX are working together on a project to safely link pedestrian traffic between Lowry Street and Front Street. This project will add sidewalks to each side of Washington Street and pedestrian gate arms at the railroad crossing. Construction plans are being completed and CSX has scheduled the railroad work for December 2021.
SPRING HILL DRIVE EXTENSION
This project will provide a link between the current termination point of Spring Hill Drive and the Rocky Fork Schools. The design phase is underway.
TRIDON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
This project will replace the existing bridge on Tridon Drive. The project is in the design phase.
JEFFERSON PIKE (SR-266) WIDENING
TDOT has awarded the project and Construction started in March 2021. Substantial completion is anticipated by July 31, 2024.
IMPROVEMENTS TO EXITS 66 & 70 ON I‐24
Preliminary redesign of the ramps and intersections is underway by TDOT.
