2025 2 10 Work Session PACKET 1

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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL 
WORK SESSION 
Monday, February 10, 2025 
 
 
Agenda I tem  
III. G. Discussion of Road and Railroad Safety Improvements at the Intersection of W. Madison 
Avenue, Rocky Mount Road, and Old Riceville Road 
 
Overview 
The Tennessee Department of Transportation and the city have been working on improving road 
and railroad safety at the intersection of W. Madison, Rocky Mount, and Old Riceville Road. CSR 
Engineering has evaluated this intersection, has completed a proposed design, and has determined 
the cost of the improvements to be approximately $600,000. This safety project would be funded 
entirely by the Tennessee Office of Rail Engineering’s Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Program 
on a reimbursement basis. The city’s responsibility would be to administer the project and maintain 
it after completion. 
 
To continue the process from the design phase to the construction phase, the city needs to approve 
a resolution authorizing the city to apply for this grant and notify the State of the city’s intent. If 
approved, the actual construction would not be authorized until after October 1, 2025, the 
beginning of the federal fiscal year. A memo from the Interim Public Works Director, proposed 
design, and resolution are attached. 
 
Action to C
onsider  
Consensus to move this item to the February 18, 2025 regular meeting for consideration. 
 
Affected D epartments  
Public Works 
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