New Canada Road Project
City of Lakeland, Tennessee
Frequently Asked Questions
What route will New Canada Road follow?
New Canada Road will begin at Beverle Rivera and end at Highway 70. The alignment of New Canada Road will be determined by the Canada Road Advisory Team. The right of way has been secured through Plantation Hills and Woodbridge subdivisions.
What will be done to preserve our parks and natural resources?
The Natural Resources and Parks Departments will provide the Canada Road Advisory Team with locations of our greatest natural assets. The Advisory Team have all shown interest in preserving these and will examine all possible alignments of New Canada Road to cause the least disturbance.
What is the estimated timeline for the project?
The Context Sensitive Solution (CSS) process is currently active and is estimated to be completed by October 2009. The consultant, Fisher and Arnold, will then start designing the new roadway. Construction should begin in Spring/Summer 2010. Construction will take approximately 18 months to 2 years. The estimated completion date for New Canada Road is Summer 2012.
Will New Canada Road be 2-lane or 4-lane?
New Canada Road will likely be 4 lane divided roadway to accommodate traffic volumes, but ultimately the decision is made by the advisory team.
Will there be traffic lights on New Canada Road?
At this time, there are no plans for traffic signal lights on New Canada Road. There are plans for a traffic signal at Canada Road and Highway 70. This signal will be installed during the fall of 2009.
How much does the project cost and how was it funded?
The total project cost is approximately $10.565 million. The Tennessee Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration are contributing 80% of the total project cost and the City of Lakeland is contributing 20%.
Will there be any commercial zoning along New Canada Road?
The south end of New Canada Road is zoned commercial. The north end of New Canada Road is zoned commercial near the intersection of Canada Road and Highway 70. The remaining length of New Canada Road is zoned agricultural and R-2 residential.
How will the increased noise level be addressed?
Landscaping will be incorporated into the design of the new roadway, helping to alleviate noise levels.
Will New Canada Road have pedestrian or bicycle paths?
The City would like to incorporate pedestrian and bicycle paths into the design of New Canada Road, but ultimately this will be decided by the advisory team.
How can I contribute ideas to the New Canada Road Project?
Your ideas can be conveyed through one of the 15 members of the Canada Road Advisory Team, at public meetings, or through comments left on this site. Their addresses and phone numbers are located on this web site.