THP to Conduct Driver License Checkpoint on Highway 96

April 10, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a driver license checkpoint today (Friday, April 10th) on Highway 96 in DeKalb County.

Recognizing the danger presented to the public by drivers that are under the influence and unqualified drivers, Troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated by drivers that violate the driver license laws of Tennessee.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing driver license laws of Tennessee while ensuring the protection of all Motorists.

April 10, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC is continuing its work grading, clearing trees, structures, and making utility relocations in preparation for road construction on Highway 56 south (McMinnville Highway).

During construction, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is advising motorists to use caution and watch for construction equipment and personnel in the roadway.

“The contractor will continue installing concrete box culverts and drainage structures. Grade work and utility work on the new roadway alignment are ongoing. No change in traffic patterns, traffic is still using the existing SR-56. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction equipment adjacent to roadway. Flaggers may be present to move equipment across roadway, unload equipment, or complete utility work,” according to TDOT’s weekly report.

TDOT opened bids last June and Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC was the low bidder on the construction project at $43,691,948 which will be done in two phases from south of state highway 288 near Magness Road to East Bryant Street in Smithville and from south of the Warren-DeKalb County line to near Magness Road in DeKalb County. A proposed third segment from near State Route 287 in Warren County to near the DeKalb County Line is not yet ready for bid letting.

The state plans to build largely two lanes of a proposed four lane project and maintain traffic on the existing Highway 56 (alignment) while construction is done on the new portion.

The estimated completion date for the two phases is May 31, 2022.

April 10, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has increased to 9. As of Sunday April 12, the Tennessee Department of Health reports that 223 people have been tested with 214 negative results and 9 positive. There have been no deaths in DeKalb County from the virus and one of the nine tested positive has recovered.

The DeKalb County Health Department has established a COVID-19 drive through assessment site for county residents at the DeKalb County Health Department, 254 Tiger Drive, Smithville, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. Additional information about Tennessee’s assessment sites is available for each county on the Tennessee Department of Health website at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov/remote-assessment-sites.html.

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