The much-needed, and much-requested, action will soon be happening in Covington as the city begins paving South College Street. The $1.2-million paving project, which will be the largest in the city’s history, will also include Bert Johnston Avenue and Mark Walker Jr. Drive and several residential streets. The three roads are home to all four of Covington’s schools and the hope … [Read more...] about Good news: Covington’s South College (and a few others streets) set to be repaved soon
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Atoka’s roundabout project is set for construction next spring
In the works for close to a decade, the Atoka roundabout project will become a reality next year. Last week the town announced the $1.3 million project, which is state-funded, had been awarded and construction would begin in the spring 2021. “We went through two rounds of (Request for Proposals) because it was way over budget and there was no way we could make it happen,” said … [Read more...] about Atoka’s roundabout project is set for construction next spring
Project tracker: In Covington, concrete phase of Hwy. 51 paving in progress
COVINGTON – The concrete phase of the Hwy. 51 paving project began this week. Tennessee Department of Transportation crews have been working overnight on curb ramp installation between Winn Avenue and Hope Street, which is the area of the highway stretching from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church to Walgreens. The five intersections with traffic lights will be brought up to ADA … [Read more...] about Project tracker: In Covington, concrete phase of Hwy. 51 paving in progress
