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Commissioners ask staff to get cost estimate for guardrail at Britton Lane–Nolensville Road intersection after safety concerns
Summary
Town staff and commissioners discussed a recurring safety problem at the northwest corner of Britton Lane and Nolensville Road where state right-of-way and a steep drop have caused near-misses and occasional accidents. TDOT has placed temporary millings; the board asked staff to seek cost estimates and consult TDOT maintenance.
The Town of Nolensville Board of Commissioners discussed installation of a guardrail or shoulder improvement at the northwest corner of Britton Lane and Nolensville Road during its May 19 work session after residents and staff reported repeated vehicle incidents at the site.
Enoch (public works/street operations) said the location is within the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) right-of-way; TDOT crews had recently placed millings to infill the drop-off, and staff has asked TDOT to pave the area for a permanent fix. Enoch told the board that tractor-trailers and delivery vehicles have struggled to make the turn, and that he has seen “tractor trailers off of the side of that corner.”
Seriousness and next steps - Police staff reported there have been a few accidents in the area, though no injuries were reported to the board during the meeting.
- Commissioners expressed support for exploring options. Vice Mayor Salimita said she is “supportive of a guardrail” but hesitant to commit town funds without a cost estimate.
- Enoch said TDOT sometimes accelerates work if a municipality is willing to pay for installation; commissioners directed staff to request cost estimates for a town-funded installation and to contact TDOT’s Franklin maintenance division (Enoch said he would follow up with TDOT maintenance lead Joe Lyons). The board asked staff to provide numbers in time for the board’s upcoming budget discussions so the item can be added to a fiscal-year line if warranted.
Why it matters: The turning geometry at the corner and a recent TDOT change to the shape of the roadside created a drop-off that affects larger vehicles and creates a recurring safety exposure for all road users. Commissioners signaled willingness to pursue a town-funded remedy if the estimate is reasonable and to continue trying to expedite TDOT’s permanent repair.
Ending: Staff agreed to collect cost estimates and return with a recommended funding approach and timeline; no final commitment to pay or construct was made May 19.
