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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Pedestrian Safety Project is now underway.
The project was originally announced in May 2012, and includes plans to install signalized crosswalks at five intersections along State Route 12 (Ashland City Highway)/US 41A (Fort Campbell Blvd.).
Clarksville City Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin contacted TDOT with safety concerns along Fort Campbell Blvd after several incidents involving pedestrians.
The project includes:
• Installing pedestrian warning signs in both directions along Fort Campbell Blvd.
• Retrofitting five existing signalized intersections to include crosswalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, and countdown pedestrian signals. The five intersections are:
• Providence Blvd. at Peachers Mill
• Fort Campbell Blvd. at Lafayette/Sinclair
• Fort Campbell Blvd. at Concord/West Concord
• Fort Campbell Blvd. at Cunningham
• Fort Campbell Blvd. at Quinn
“I am excited that some of the intersections along SR12/41-A North will be safer for pedestrians,” McLaughlin said.
The intersections are currently being marked and the work should begin within the next couple of weeks with the entire project scheduled for completion by April 30, 2014, weather permitting.