In Smyrna, Tennessee, new speed limits along Jefferson Pike have been implemented following evaluations by the town and the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Drivers will now follow a 40 MPH limit between Nissan Drive and near Old Jefferson Pike, increasing to 45 MPH up to I-840, as reported by the Smyrna Police Department.
The changes are part of a road expansion project intended to improve safety for all road users. The revised limits aim to provide a safer experience for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists along the corridor, as stated by the Smyrna Police Department.
According to the Smyrna Police Department on their Facebook page, new traffic rules started on Tuesday, following a "formal speed study" and a "computer-based safety analysis" of traffic, roadway design, and pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. Speed limit signs were scheduled to be installed by the same time. The Town of Smyrna Public Works Department can be contacted for more information, and a video in the announcement provides details on the changes.
