Project: Phase 3 of traffic signal improvement project on N. Mt. Juliet Road at six intersections from City Hall to Lebanon Road. This is the last of three phases for this project. Fiber optic communication between each traffic signal is being installed to connect to a main server at City Hall.
Percent complete: Phase 3 is 75% complete with pre-construction activity and is in the final design phase. Phase 2 is under construction and is about 10% complete. Phase 1 was completed in 2016.
Previous phases: Phase 2 is along Mt. Juliet Road from Central Pike to City Hall. Phase 1 installed the signal control technology from Graves Crossing to Pleasant Grove Road.
Architect and Engineer: HDR
Total project cost: $2,785,400. The project will not use City funds; it is being covered by a grant from the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality fund.
City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Director Matt White says: “This (project) will provide the City the ability to remotely operate and manage the traffic signals along the entire corridor in an effort to maintain synchronization and reduce vehicle delay. Another benefit is that this would allow the City to change the signal timings remotely and in real time if a special event is occurring or if an accident occurs that closes lanes on Mt. Juliet Road. As of right now, City personnel have to visit each one of the 13 signal cabinets to make any changes to the signal operation. After the project, the City can make all changes from a central location. Other objectives of the project include upgrading signal equipment, vehicle detection equipment and the central software to keep up with the latest technologies and to improve traffic operations.”