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Mt. Juliet will receive $12 million federal grant to widen Lebanon Road to 5 lanes
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Robb Coles , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A significant amount of money will be used to improve a major road.
Federal funding is set to aid a traffic congestion issue in Mt. Juliet. A significant amount of money will be used to improve a major road.
The goal is to increase the number of lanes on this road. City officials have expressed concern about the traffic in this area. They have noted that nearby development is contributing to the problem.
Further information about this project is available from local news sources, including details about the specific stretch of road that will be improved and the expected impact on traffic in the area.
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Category: parks Published: August 10, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Federal funding is set to aid a traffic congestion issue in Mt. Juliet. A significant amount of money will be used to improve a major road. The goal is to increase the number of lanes on this road…
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