City of Murfreesboro announces traffic changes on two roads

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The city of Murfreesboro will be making changes to Asbury Lane and Medical Center Parkway.

Beginning the first week of September, motorists using Asbury Lane and Medical Center Parkway will only be allowed to make a “right turn” into and out of both streets, according to the city.

Crews have started construction on both streets. One of the changes to both is that the city will raise the median at the intersection which will require drivers to change their traffic patterns both entering and leaving the area.

“Left turns at the intersection will no longer be possible,” the city said.

The changes were made based on concerns that left turns increased traffic volumes, especially during rush hour, the city said.

“These volumes, coupled with the challenge of entering Medical Center Parkway from Asbury Lane, have created a safety concern and require mitigating action,” said Public Infrastructure Division Director Chris Griffith.

Drivers going eastbound on Medical Center Parkway can gain access to Asbury Lane by making a U-turn at Conference Center Boulevard.

“Motorists utilizing Asbury Lane seeking to travel eastbound on Medical Center will no longer be able to make a left turn due to the newly extended median,” The city said. “The best option for these motorists will be to take Asbury Lane to Asbury Road to gain access to the adjacent subdivision then to Wilkinson Pike or via Old Nashville Highway for their eastward destinations.”