Thank you Jack Johnson!

Williamson and Maury Officials Meet to Discuss Traffic Concerns

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- State Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Brentwood) held a meeting on Feb. 12 with a group of elected officials from southern Williamson County and northern Maury County to prioritize and communicate concerns regarding area road projects.

Attending the meeting along with Sen. Johnson was the Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, State Sen. Jim Tracy; State Rep. Glen Casada; State Rep. Tom DuBois; Williamson County Mayor, Rogers Anderson; Maury County Mayor, James Bailey; Mayor of Franklin, Tom Miller; Mayor of Thompson's Station, Leon Herron; Mayor of Spring Hill, Danny Leverette; and Mayor of Columbia, William Gentner.

The purpose of the meeting was to prioritize traffic concerns of southern Williamson County and northern Maury County, and to foster open lines of communication with state and local officials.

Three areas were identified as major concerns: the widening of Interstate 65 from Highway 96 to Interstate 840, the widening of Interstate 65 from Interstate 840 to Saturn Parkway, and the widening of Duplex Road in Spring Hill.

“I am pleased that this many officials have decided to come together to look at the region’s traffic situation,” commented Sen. Johnson. “We look forward to working with the Department of Transportation and Governor Bredesen to do what we can do to expedite these projects.”

The group of elected officials agreed that widening Interstate 65 was of great importance. The possibility of a reduction in federal funds appropriated for the project was discussed, and Sen. Johnson agreed to contact Congressman Marsha Blackburn’s office to check the status of funding. Duplex Road in Spring Hill is a heavily traveled secondary road that needs attention as well, officials say.

“The meeting was excellent,” said Sen. Tracy. “With this much support from the local officials the lines of communication should remain open and help streamline the process.”

Sen. Johnson also said that he will schedule a series of “town hall type” meetings in conjunction with local officials to discuss these projects with the community.