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Franklin plans $753,190 SR‑96 access‑control and turn‑lane project after debate over cheaper temporary option
Summary
Staff recommended awarding a $753,190 contract to Nickel Mill Nickel Company LLC for State Route 96 / Murfreesboro Road median and turn‑lane improvements. Aldermen debated a lower‑cost temporary delineator option and whether added milling/resurfacing scope justified the higher price.
City staff presented a proposed construction contract for State Route 96 (Murfreesboro Road) access control and Royal Oaks improvements at the Aug. 26 work session, recommending award to Nickel Mill Nickel Company LLC with a bid of $753,190.
The project scope includes installation of a raised median along SR‑96, conversion of shoulders east of I‑65 to through and turn lanes to add capacity, and minor turn‑lane modifications at Royal Oaks to address sight‑distance issues at a commercial driveway (Aldi). Staff said most work will take place at night,…
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