CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The new traffic lights at Trenton Road and Exit 1 of Interstate 24 are now operational as part of an effort to improve traffic and safety in the area, according to city spokesman Jimmy Settle.
The announcement on Wednesday represents another component of the Transportation 2020+ master plan for improvements to city streets, sidewalks, intersections and traffic signals, Settle said.
“Lighting this heavily traveled interchange will enhance the residents’ safety, and adding the traffic signal has been a priority project from the very beginning,” Mayor Joe Pitts said. “We look forward to even more improvements to this area when the Tennessee Department of Transportation improves Trenton Road as a part of the TDOT 10-year plan.”
The new traffic signal for the eastbound I-24 off-ramp and Trenton Road will remain in flashing mode for a minimum of seven days due to state guidelines. After that period of time, the city will fully activate the signals Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m.
The Street Department also announced this week that all I-24 ramp lighting has been installed and operational.