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Tullahoma OKs $40,000 temporary traffic signal at Cedar Lane and William Northern
Summary
Citing safety concerns and pending supply-chain delays for a permanent signal, the board authorized $40,000 for a temporary signal at a dangerous intersection; Telehoma Utility Authority will host the payment in an investment account to smooth costs.
Tullahoma — The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday to authorize a temporary traffic signal at the intersection of Cedar Lane and William Northern Boulevard to reduce crash risk while a permanent signal is scheduled for installation next year.
City staff described the intersection as one of the most dangerous in Tullahoma and said supply-chain and procurement timelines put a permanent signal roughly a year away. The board approved a $40,000 cost for a temporary unit; Telehoma Utility Authority has agreed to place the $40,000 into an investment account for the project, allowing the city to spread the effective cost (presented in the meeting as roughly $467 per month over seven years) rather than using a general-fund lump-sum payment.
Public safety was the principal rationale: staff cited increased traffic tied to nearby development and peak-hour congestion; aldermen and staff recounted at least one accident at the intersection. Members asked whether temporary equipment would retain resale or reuse value; staff said it could be reused but resale market value would be low.
The board voted 6–0 to approve the installation and to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement.
Attribution: City Administrator and Public Works discussed safety and funding arrangement; Telehoma Utility Authority staff collaborated on financing for the temporary unit.
