BID OPENING FOR CANADA ROAD/I-40 INTERCHANGE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED
October 18, 2013 is the scheduled big opening by the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the interchange replacement of the Canada Road/I-40 interchange. The project construction is expected to take approximately two years. Plans are for at least a two lane road (one lane each way) to remain open during construction.
The interchange replacement will also activate construction of the following locally and grant funded projects:
-Traffic signals at Beverle Rivera and Canada Road (by McDonalds). This project is part of the Canada Road/I-40 Interchange project and is funded by TDOT as part of the project.
-Extension of Beverle Rivera Drive to Seed Tick Road. This is a locally funded project.
-Resurfacing/reconstruction of a portion of Huff & Puff. This project is funded by an 80% federal/state grant.
-Connecting road or roads from Beverle Rivera to Huff & Puff. This project is funded by TDOT as part of the Canada Road/I-40 Interchange project
The interchange project, especially in conjunction with the other projects, is expected to be a major incentive for extensive commercial and other development in this area.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS STATUS
Capital Improvement Projects are in progress or planned as follows:
-New Canada Road: This project will include rerouting of the existing Canada Road from a two lane to a four lane road.
The preliminary Engineering Plans are complete and the next phase, purchase of easements or property needed is starting in the near future.
The project is 80% funded by a grant, with the remaining 20% paid by local (property tax) funds.
-Hadley Street: A portion of Hadley Street that failed is being reconstructed. This project is in progress. This is funded 100% by local (property tex) funds.
-Blue Bird Cove drainage/street improvements. This project will resolve a major drainage problem in this area and it is almost complete. The project is 100% funded by local (property tax) funds.
-Steward Road bridge: This project is scheduled to start this summer after school is out. An inspection indicated that the bridge needed extensive repairs.
The City contracted with Shelby County for the labor and equipment to preform the repairs and purchased the material for the County to install.
This project is completely funded by local (property tax) funds.
There will a a detour during the construction period.
MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
The Municipal School issue is being discussed in the Tennessee State Legislature and, based on the vote and input from City residents, Mayor Scott Carmichael, Vice Mayor Cecil Tompkins and Commissioners Don Barber, Randy Nicholson and Gerrit Verschuur have actively supported state legislation to allow residents to develop municipal schools.
Our state representatives, Senator Mark Norris and Representative Ron Lollar have been active in this issue and we especially want to express our appreciation for their diligence in actively supporting the right of municipalities to have a municipal school.
ADOPT A STREET LITTER CONTROL
Litter on Lakeland streets has been a continual problem, as with all cities. We are reviewing our current methods of controlling and picking up litter. In response to comments from residents, I have made a special effort to observe the litter problem in all Lakeland neighborhoods. We are looking a alternatives to our current procedures to assist in resolving this problem.
The city has started an “Adopt a Street” program where individuals and groups can “Adopt a Street” fro litter control. The City will provide safety equipment and material.
Interested persons may contact Jesse McCabe at 867-2717 or JMcCabe@Lakelandtn.org for additional information.
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