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Over $695-Thousand in Grant Funding for Traffic Enhancement in Rutherford County

Sep 11, 2023 at 04:42 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County state lawmakers Thursday announced that $695,462 in grant funding will be used to enhance local traffic safety. The federal grants will be distributed state.... Read More

Road Closures Expected During Howl at the Moon 5K in LaVergne, TN - Still Time to Sign-Up!

Aug 15, 2022 at 11:30 am by WGNS

  (La Vergne, Tenn.) The annual Howl at the Moon 5K is scheduled for August 19th and road closures will be in place to keep runners safe along Murfreesboro Road. The ra.... Read More

Delays Expected Saturday Afternoon Along Murfreesboro Road in La Vergne

May 18, 2022 at 04:16 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Delays are expected for drivers as Carry the Load is expected to make its way through La Vergne on Saturday afternoon. Carry the Load is a non-profit organ.... Read More

Phase D of Stones River Road Water Main Project to Begin May 2

Apr 27, 2022 at 01:07 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) In a few weeks all the work for the water main project will have been completed on Stones River Road. Meanwhile, crews are moving forward with Phase D on Ho.... Read More

UPDATE: Bridge to Connect Beasie Road to River Rock Blvd.

Mar 31, 2022 at 05:44 pm by WGNS

A significant project the City of Murfreesboro hopes to get off the ground in the near future will lessen the burden of traffic on both Highway 99 and Highway 96. The projec.... Read More

New data shows 2021 was an expensive year for drivers who sustained vehicle damage from potholes

Mar 11, 2022 at 04:45 pm by WGNS

Spring is just around the corner and many Tennesseans will soon, if they haven’t already, face a familiar obstacle on the roadway — potholes. A new survey from AAA.... Read More

Major road improvements to improve traffic and safety to begin in 2022

Mar 01, 2022 at 10:39 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the City of Murfreesboro continues to grow in every direction, traffic congestion remains a challenge for commuters and City.... Read More

Tennessee saw 31.5% increase in road trips, 13th largest in U.S. - Rutherford County Continues to See Increased Hotel Stays Locally

Feb 22, 2022 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

In Tennessee, locals have been hitting the road in higher numbers when comparing 2019 to 2021. Reports show that Tennessee experienced a 31.5% increase in long-distance road t.... Read More

Ram's Report On Roads To Avoid!

Feb 19, 2022 at 11:56 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  We’re about a month away from Spring, and cabin fever is rampant in the Heart of Tennessee. Mixed weather creates issues for motorists and construct.... Read More

UPDATE: Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro on Schedule to be Widened

Feb 16, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

Plans remain in place to widen Thompson Lane, which is State Route 268 in Murfreesboro. Mayor Shane McFarland explains the process of widening the state roadway...Thompson L.... Read More

Brinkley Road Phase I improvements near Blackman High School slated for 2022

Feb 07, 2022 at 07:14 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —The Murfreesboro City Council voted last Thursday to approve a $3.8 million construction contract with Bell Construction along with engineering.... Read More

Rutherford County Reportedly Needs Over $500-Million for Infrastructure – Dept. of Transportation Agrees to $302-Million Statewide

Jan 14, 2022 at 01:49 pm by WGNS

Over $26.5-billion will be funneled across the United States and spent on transportation projects over the next 5-years, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation..... Read More
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Snow, slick roads wreaking havoc in Murfreesboro, driver urged to stay home

Jan 06, 2022 at 02:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Heavy snowfall has covered the City of Murfreesboro, wreaking havoc on traffic, leaving drivers stranded, and police responding to multip.... Read More
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Are You Ready For Snowy Roads?

Jan 03, 2022 at 07:51 am by WGNS

MRFREESBORO, Tenn. – In Mid-February 2021 the Middle Tennessee area experienced snowfall and the fifth longest period of below freezing temperatures for over s.... Read More

TDOT to halt highway construction for Christmas holiday

Dec 20, 2021 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane clo.... Read More

Distracted Driving in Rutherford County and Beyond

Oct 28, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors have gone down, for the most part, in places like Rutherford County and throughout the state. With more on this story, here is WGNS.... Read More
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

Sep 18, 2021 at 10:09 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard renaming ceremony took place Saturday morning (9/18/2021) at the Patterson Community Center.  The first street.... Read More

Construction Road Closures Expected in Lake Forest Community

Jul 20, 2021 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, Tenn. - Road closures are expected in the coming months in the Lake Forest community as crews begin working on installing a new 24” water main. The new w.... Read More

Ram's Road Warnings Through 7/10/2021

Jul 03, 2021 at 11:38 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Now that the fireworks have faded, construction crews will be out in force... starting Tuesday. Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Bal.... Read More

Traffic Deaths UP in Tennessee

Jun 21, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

Deaths in traffic accients are being reported by police agencies throughout Tennessee at a higher number right now. With more, here is WGNS' Ron Jordan...Hear the above soundb.... Read More