24-03-2025
Columbia City Council approves $4 million paving plan, largest in city history
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) — Columbia residents could soon see smoother, safer roadways after a multi-million dollar paving initiative was approved by city council.
The $4 million paving initiative, the largest in city history, will reportedly go toward improving 19.6 miles of streets across the city to create smoother, safer, and more efficient roadways for visitors and residents.
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According to officials, a street assessment conducted in 2020 using RoadBotics—an advanced technology that leverages machine learning and high-resolutions cameras to evaluate pavement conditions—helped develop the paving plan.
'This paving plan is a major step forward for the City of Columbia,' said Mayor Chaz Molder. 'I'm especially proud of the technology we've introduced, which has streamlined the entire process. The computerized system that grades the streets ensures transparency and fairness, allowing us to make data-driven decisions that truly prioritize the most critical areas.'
After RoadBotics assessments, city officials reportedly inspected the most affected roads to ensure that the final list addressed the areas of greatest need. The $4 million plan prioritizes the most affected roads to maximize the long-term impact of the protect, per the city.
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'The investment reflects our ongoing commitment to improving the city's infrastructure and ensuring that our streets and in optimal conditions,' said City Manager Tony Massey.
Paving work will be carried out in phases and the city will provide regular updates to residents about road closures, detours and construction timelines.
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