Turn signals will be installed in two high traffic areas

Two new turn signals Sparta will make a big change for residents, especially on Sunday lunch.

Through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the traffic lights at Bockman Way and South Spring Street and Bockman Way and Moore Street are soon to get new turn signals.

When going west on Bockman Way, through South Spring Street, there is no turn arrow for those going toward either Life Church or Yanni’s Grille. Likewise, going east on Bockman Way past Moore Street, there is no turn arrow to turn toward the YMCA.

The grant was requested in June 2024 and was granted in Deember 2024.

The grant given to the city will pay for 100% of the installation of the turn lights. However, this also means there is not a set timetable that the city can give for completion of the light. As it stands now, construction is anticipated to be completed before the end of 2025.

The new lights, especially turning toward Yanni’s Grille, has been a highly requested change for years, and it will not be long until residents get to enjoy this improvement to the city, all paid through a grant.