South Corridor Study examining transportation needs in Davidson, Williamson and Maury Counties

Over recent years, Middle Tennessee has continued to experience growth in population and employment. While the local communities have benefited from this growth, there are increasing pressures placed on the region’s transportation infrastructure. Due to this pressure, and the growing regional interest to embrace emerging technologies and to expand public transportation options across Middle Tennessee, the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC), WeGo Public Transit and theTennessee Department of Transportation have kicked-off the South Corridor Study to help turn recent transportation plans into shovel-ready projects that can modernize area roadways and address growing traffic congestion and safety concerns.

The study is evaluating transportation options along the 35-mile corridor between downtown Nashville and the city of Columbia in Maury County. It will engage elected officials, the public and the business community across Davidson, Williamson and Maury counties. The major transportation routes included in this corridor are I-65, Franklin Pike (SR-6/US 31) and the CSX railway. The study also will take into account crosstown connections and connectivity with neighboring communities beyond the limits of the primary transportation routes, like Mt. Pleasant in Maury County. The study will take place from April to October 2019.