New Retail Stores Raise Traffic Questions

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. -- The new opening of Hendersonville's Streets of Indian Lake retail stores is raising questions about whether or not the area can support the influx of traffic.

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This weekend, more than 30 stores, along with a movie theater and restaurant, will open along Indian Lake Boulevard off of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.

City engineers have already noticed the ongoing construction is slowing traffic near the shopping center more than they would like.

Over the next few weeks they will be monitoring congestion with computer models and adjusting timing of lights.

Hendersonville police said they plan to direct traffic for the first few weeks and every Friday and Saturday thereafter.

However, development in this area is not complete. Crews have already cleared out the land across the street for more retail stores, a hotel conference center, condos, homes. When the project is completed, this development is expected to be bigger that Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin.

Officials said they are looking at adding a police substation in the shopping center to help with traffic problems and emergencies.