Drivers in Cookeville should prepare for a minor shake-up in their commute as roadwork on East Spring Street kicks into gear. Starting bright and early at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, the westbound lane near Carlen Drive and Raider Drive will be off-limits, according to the City of Cookeville's announcement. The closure, expect to last until the end of day Wednesday, July 23, is a slice of the larger Spring Street Sidewalk Project aiming to enhance the city's infrastructure.
Motorists heading west will find themselves nudged into the middle lane just a hop west of Raider Drive. After traveling approximately 1,000 feet, vehicles will shift back to the regular westbound lane. To avoid chaos and confusion, Rogers Group has promised a setup of traffic signage, barrels, and cones. Despite signal flags waving, tasked with directing the flow of vehicles, drivers are encouraged to keep an eagle eye out on the road and factor in more travel time through the zone, as reported by the City of Cookeville.
No complete traffic stops are on the horizon, but let's be real: the work is bound to cause slower movement and the occasional delay. The City of Cookeville urges folks to proceed with caution throughout this period.
Under the watch of flaggers, the disruption hopes to remain minor, keeping the traffic's pulse steady. The City of Cookeville has its fingers crossed for the public's patience and cooperation as the sidewalks get a facelift. Any raised eyebrows or need for more info can be channeled to the City of Cookeville Public Works Department at 931-520-5249, as touch upon in the city's communications.
