Smyrna public works director outlines resurfacing, drainage work; projects due in about three months

Tom Rose, public works director for the town of Smyrna, outlined a slate of milling, resurfacing and drainage projects and said the work is expected to be completed in about three months, weather permitting.

Rose said the department uses "advanced technology to help decide which roads need improvements each year," including roadway management software and camera and sensor equipment mounted to town vehicles. That data is analyzed into a pavement condition index, or PCI, which officials use to prioritize repairs and resurfacing throughout Smyrna.

"Work in the airbase area will include repairs, milling, and resurfacing of several publicly owned roads," Rose said, calling the airbase area one of the larger project zones intended to improve drivability and extend the life of those roadways. He said crews will also "focus on milling and resurfacing neighborhood streets" in the Greentree subdivision to create a smoother ride and enhance long-term durability for residents.

Additional resurfacing projects will take place at various locations across Smyrna, Rose said, and the town is prioritizing targeted improvements based on roadway condition data as part of its ongoing street maintenance program.

To improve drainage and support long-term roadway infrastructure, Rose said crews will "install an 18 inch concrete pipe along the westbound side of Sam Ridley, just east of Old Nashville Highway." He added, "All of these projects are expected to be completed within the next 3 months, weather permitting."

For the latest information and an interactive project map, Rose directed residents to townofsmyrna.org and the projects page and encouraged anyone with questions to reach out to the public works department. He closed the update by urging listeners to stay safe.

The town did not specify funding sources, exact project start dates, or staffing allocations in this update.