Date Released:  May 14, 2008

For Publication:  May 16, 2008

 

 

City of Oak Ridge

Public Works Department

 

P R E S S    R E L E A S E

 

 

This notice is to advise affected or interested persons of traffic control and street light changes on the State Route 95 (Oak Ridge Turnpike) roadway construction project.  Effective May 20, 2008, the posted speed limit will be changed to 35 mph from the beginning of the project near Westover Drive to State Route 62 (Illinois Avenue), an approximate distance of 4.2 miles.  This speed limit change will be in effect until the project is completed in July 2010.  The street lights along the entire length of the project will also be disconnected during this time to allow for construction.   Motorists are encouraged to exercise caution while traveling within the construction zone.

 

Additional information may be obtained by calling the City Engineer at 425-1807.