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Franklin approves TDOT contract to advance widening of State Route 397 amid $25M shortfall
Summary
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved City Contract 2025-0524 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to advance NEPA and design work on widening State Route 397 (Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway). Staff said a $25 million funding gap remains; the agreement is intended to keep the project shovel‑ready.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously Jan. 13 to enter City Contract 2025-0524 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to advance design and environmental work on widening State Route 397 (Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway).
City staff told the board the project is currently in TDOT’s 10‑year plan with construction listed in 2032. Eric (city staff) said…
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