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School starts tomorrow! We've had some new, and ongoing road construction. We will have new teenagers driving to school, new students on their first day, and new parents dropping off their kids on their first day.

Let's all try to be safe out there. Please see the image below as a reminder on stopping for school busses.

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Live Traffic Cameras - ClarksvilleNow.com Traffic cameras monitor nine key intersections in Clarksville for road conditions. Here is live public footage from those city cameras, courtesy of the City of Clarksville. Exit 4 onto Wilma Rudolph Boulevard: Exit 11 onto Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway: Peachers Mill Road and Providence Boulevard:....

Montgomery County will be getting a second Driver Services Center (commonly called a DMV) location, and it could be here as soon as the start of 2025.
More: https://clarksvillenow.com/local/new-driver-services-center-dmv-under-construction-in-west-clarksville/

Come join us at Jenkins & Wynne Honda/Ford TODAY from 10 AM to 1 PM! Certified Car Seat Technicians will be there to help make sure your car seat is installed properly and correctly adjusted to your child. Some children may qualify for a replacement seat, supplies are limited.

The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day has notoriously become known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. The most important thing parents can do to keep their teens safe behind the wheel is to stay involved, and practice the “5 To Drive” rules:

📵 Avoid Distractions
🚭 Avoid Substances
🚗 Avoid driving with extra passengers
🚦 Buckle Up
🏎️ Slow Down

Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/teens

Just a friendly reminder, while CMCSS is on spring break, the Immaculate Conception Church, 1901 Madison St. is still in session and the "School Zone" still applies. Please remember to slow down and obey the "20 MPH" speed zone when the flashers are on.

🚗 Navigating rural roads? Be ready for the unexpected! In these areas, phone reception can be as unpredictable as the terrain. 📶 Stay ahead of the curve with these tips:

When you’re operating a two-ton vehicle, your actions can have serious consequences for other road users. Slow down and drive alert to keep everyone on the road safe.

Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding

Rural roads often have unique hazards that you need to watch out for, and they can be especially dangerous due to the lack of streetlights and other safety features. Take extra caution when driving on rural roads. Slow down and stay alert.

The Clarksville Police Department is currently on the scene of a wreck with injuries involving a vehicle and a semi-tractor trailer. The crash occurred at approximately 9:48 a.m. and the eastbound lanes of I-24 are completely shut down at MM8. Motorists are able to take the Exit 8 offramp and then proceed across Rossview Rd. and back onto I-24 East, but traffic is moving slowly. Motorists traveling eastbound on I-24 are advised to find an alternate route or expect to be delayed.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is on the scene and working on the crash and the status of the injuries is unknown at this time however, both occupants of the vehicle are going to be flown to Nashville by life flight helicopter. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is the investigating agency and I will refer all further inquiries to that agency.

Clarksville Street Department asks for help identifying pothole locations within city limits and state roads

Clarksville Street Department asks for help identifying pothole locations within city limits and state roads - ClarksvilleNow.com In addition to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) working on repairing deep potholes on Interstate 24, the City of Clarksville's Street Department announced they plan on making repairs to city streets that were too affected by the recent snow and ice too.

https://clarksvillenow.com/local/pothole-repairs-all-week-along-interstate-24-plus-repaving-in-clarksville/

Pothole repairs all week along Interstate 24, plus repaving in Clarksville - ClarksvilleNow.com The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced several projects Monday, including repaving in Clarksville and pothole repairs on Interstate 24.

The use of turn signals are not just required but adds to safety and courtesy when driving.

It shouldn't be a secret!

Be advised that at or around the 12 MM east bound towards Nashville, there is a very deep defect in the roadway, use caution when driving in this area and try to avoid it if possible. There are defects in both lanes of traffic.

Numerous vehicles have sustained damage (blown tires, oil pans, rim damage) from driving over it. TDOT has been notified.

UPDATE: FRIDAY, JAN. 19, 2024, 6 A.M. CST… Clarksville’s city streets are deceptively slick this morning.
The Clarksville Street Department reports that black ice is prevalent in many areas, especially residential roadways. Crews are out salting but it's a slow process.
Exercise extreme caution. Better still, please stay off the roads.

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WEATHER ALERT!

Don’t let your eyes deceive you. The roads look wet but they are covered in ice.

Our patrol deputies are reporting icy roads all across the county. Cars have slid through intersections and have also been unable to travel up some hills.

It may take some time for these conditions to clear, so if you must drive, please be very careful. Slow down, give plenty of space between vehicles, and give yourself extra time and distance when trying to stop.

The photo below is of Hwy 48 at 149. You can see the green light reflecting off the road. It may just look like rain, but it’s ice.

Be careful!

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Plan ahead! If it’s absolutely necessary to drive in bad weather, give yourself plenty of time to arrive, check road conditions in advance, and let others know where you’re going.

Be aware, be alert! If you need to be out and about on the road, reduce your speed and watch for people clearing driveways and sidewalks.

📸 from Oakwood Farms Neighborhood in Springfield, TN

We can't always avoid driving on icy roads, but there are a lot of precautions we can take to avoid crashes or accidents. Number one? Slow down!

From 2022-2023, a crash involving a distracted driver occurred every 26 minutes and 23 seconds, on average. Keep your focus on the road — no distractions, even when there are no other vehicles around you.

Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving

Remember that the posted speed limit is there for dry, ideal road conditions. If it’s wet, snowy, or icy, drivers should be going under the speed limit.

Snow forecast: Clarksville likely to get 2 to 3 inches starting Sunday, with lows in teens - ClarksvilleNow.com We're expected to get 2 to 3 inches of snow in Clarksville, with snowfall starting Sunday night, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.

From 2022-2023, a crash involving a distracted driver occurred every 26 minutes on Tennessee roads. Phones aren’t the only thing that can distract you behind the wheel, but they’re one of the easiest to avoid. Resolve to drive safely in 2024.

Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving