Monday, January 01, 2007

New Canada Road from I-40 to Highway 70, including a possible partnership with Shelby County and TDOT on a “context sensitive design” of the road.

New Canada Road has been planned since the early 1990’s in Lakeland. New Canada Road will include a new route west of the exisiting Canada Road. The exact route is currently being determined.

Shelby County Mayor Wharton proposed a Shelby County/City of Lakeland Partnership to develop New Canada Road in a “Context Sensitive” design.

New Canada Road will be partially funded by federal funding. Estimated completed date is:

-Final alignment of New Canada Road: 2007

-Road Design (construction plans): Started either in 2007 or 2008

-Acquisition of easement etc. (2008)

-Construction of road: Construction schedule depends on the road design and the acquisition of easement.

STATUS: Design funding has been approved.

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