Summers-Taylor begins TDOT paving
project
By Julie Fann
Star Staff
jfann@starhq.com
Summers-Taylor Construction last week
began work on a $599,793 project with the Tennessee Department
of Transportation (TDOT) to pave state Route 67, and also
U.S. Highway 321, which extends from just west of Hudson Drive
to west of U.S. Highway 19E.
Approximately 50 workers began milling the old
asphalt surface on Wednesday, July 24. Billy Chandler, executive
vice president for Summers-Taylor, said work is performed
mainly during night hours to minimize traffic delays.
"We haven't really had any complaints from the
public," Chandler said. The plan involves removing the old
asphalt surface from curb to curb, applying new asphalt, re-striping,
and adjusting manholes or water valves to new elevations.
"It should take approximately 45 working days
to finish it," Chandler said. Workers are removing pavement
one lane at a time to avoid grinding the road in a manner
that impedes traffic flow.
Luanne Grandinetti, director of Public Affairs
for TDOT, said the last time the 2.3 mile section of road
was paved was 1987. "We usually try to re-pave state roads
every 12 or so years, so it's had a pretty long life and is
ready to be paved again," she said.
