The storefront of the Kroger Marketplace, under construction at Oak Ridge Turnpike and Illinois Avenue. The new store is expected to open June 29.
A new traffic signal will be activated at the intersection of North Illinois Avenue (State Route 62) and Ivanhoe Road on Friday, June 20.
It’s part of the new Kroger Marketplace shopping center, the Westcott Center, at the intersection of Oak Ridge Turnpike and Illinois Avenue.
The signal will operate in flashing mode several days before it’s activated, a city press release said. Activation of the signal could be delayed due to bad weather.
“Motorists are urged to use caution traveling through the intersection,” the release said. “The city appreciates the public’s patience with this new traffic control measure.”
For more information, contact the Oak Ridge Public Works Department at (865) 425-1875.
Jason Allison says
Of course. You ask the city to put a light in they give you excuses and the run around. The city wants to put a light in it’s done without a care in the world.