TDOT installing 4-way-stop at O.T. Jones Crossroads

One of the most dangerous crossroads in White County is getting an update for the sake of safety.

O.T. Jones Crossroads, at the intersection of Old Kentucky and Smithville Highway, has been the site for dozens of wrecks each year. Just a few months ago, rumble strips were set down to try and improve the situation. By the end of the year, a four-way stop will be implemented at the crossroad.

Starting early December, Tennessee Department of Transportation will begin work on putting in the four-way stop. In the days leading up to the new four-way, there will be signage posted leading to the crossroad from all directions.

County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson hopes the change will help improve safety on one of the county’s highest risk roads.

“TDOT has gone through several steps to secure the safety of the intersection, and the county has worked with them,” he said. “This four-way will be the next part.”

Executive Robinson also wanted to share that funding was approved for a roundabout, but that could take several years before it sees implementation. If the four-way does well enough, the roundabout also might be seen as unnecessary and not added.