I-40/Canada Road interchange Public Hearing emphasis of EDC Action

The Lakeland Economic Development Commission (EDC) is emphasing the importance of attending the upcoming Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Public Hearing on the Canada Road/I-40 Interchange. The date of the Public Hearing is expected to be announced shortly.

An informational brochure and galvanizing public attendance at the Public Hearing is a top priority. Following the Public Hearing, the emphasis will be on demonstrating continued public support to State Officials. The brochure will include information on the need for the interchange and the differences between the “single-point interchange” and the enhanced “diamond” interchange.

The EDC held the Special Meeting to set priorities and decided that the logical priority is the completion of the interchange, with the immediate emphasis on the Public Hearing and follow-up support.

Lakeland Economic Development members include Board of Commission Liaison Randy Nicholson, EDC Chair Mark Lawrence, Melissa Smithmier, John Dudas, Municipal Planning Commission Liaison Kathleen Brasfield, Don Oliver, Connie Hess, Josh Roman and Pamela Womack.

The Economic Development Commission members are appointed by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners.