JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A plot of land near the new Jonesborough Elementary could be the solution to drivers’ headaches in the area, as town officials are working to expand the road to help those dropping off or picking up their kids.
The traffic in the area of Highway 11E between Shelby Drive and Boones Creek Road is a problem for many drivers. Linda Shifflett, a neighbor, said the traffic is so bad during peak hours that it has affected the way she is able to reach her doctor appointments.
“It backs up and I found that it’s very, very difficult,” Shifflett said. “I had seen that 20 minutes makes a big difference.”…