TDOT local-managed upgrade will widen Sam Ridley and Old Nashville Highway and fix drainage; completion by December 2026

Unidentified Speaker (role: Unidentified) reported that a TDOT local-managed project at the Sam Ridley and Old Nashville Highway intersection will add two through lanes and double left-turn lanes on all four legs of the intersection and will address long-standing drainage problems in the area.

The update said the contractor returned to the site after a holiday break and lane closures are in place while work continues. The speaker gave a scheduled completion date of December 2026 for the project.

The announcement did not provide budget figures, the contractor's name, or permit/approval details. For more complete project listings and status, the speaker directed listeners to townofsmyrna.org.

Next steps: the project remains active; residents should plan for lane closures and consult the town project tracker for updates.