NDOT Update 1/29

[Cash, Thomas (Council Member)]

Here is NDOT’s latest release. 

Additionally, Gov Lee has authorized TDOT crews to help with  tree and brush removal from local roads to help efforts by NDOT and NES.

NDOT Crews Continue Working 24/7 to Clear Nashville Roads 

NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) crews continue working around the clock to clear Nashville roads, support emergency response, and assist Nashville Electric Service (NES) with power restoration efforts by clearing obstructions and vegetation from impacted streets.  

NDOT crews are currently working to clear trees, limbs, and other vegetation from the right-of-way. Downed vegetation containing power lines MUST have lines removed by NES before it can be removed from roadways. 

Portions of many secondary and post-secondary routes have been inaccessible due to downed trees and limbs. Once obstructions are removed, these roadways will be plowed and salted by NDOT crews. 

Trees, limbs, and vegetation are being removed from roadways at hundreds of locations around the city. That vegetation will remain at the curb temporarily until it can be collected by brush crews. 

Many residents have downed trees, limbs, and other vegetation on their property. As residents begin recovery efforts, they should move brush to the curb of their property. Do not block storm drains, culverts, or drainage ditches with brush. 

NDOT will be adding supplemental countywide residential brush collection for brush that is at the curb. More information about dates will be available in the coming days. 

In addition to the work described above, NDOT has 22 right-of-way inspectors deployed across the county evaluating infrastructure including signs, signals, delineators, speed cushions, sidewalks, bike lanes, pavement issues, potholes and any other damage they may encounter.  

As a reminder, NDOT uses a comprehensive list of primary, secondary, and post-secondary snow removal routes to maximize efficiency and cover as much of the county as possible. Like last year, post-secondary routes will replace call-in requests, but reports can still be made to hubNashville and will be used for data gathering and evaluation to inform future winter weather response.  

To report a non-emergency issue affecting a Metro Nashville street, visit hub.nashville.gov.