Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09)
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded the decision of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, announced Thursday, to expedite repairs to Elvis Presley Boulevard. He also thanked Daily Memphian columnist Geoff Calkins and state Senator Raumesh Akbari for calling attention to the long-delayed project in a story published Friday.
Congressman Cohen wrote to Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Will Reid on April 1 urging him to prioritize the long-overdue completion of repairs to the thoroughfare. “The roadway should reflect the importance of the community it serves, not undermine it,” he wrote.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
“I greatly appreciate the work of Senator Akbari and Whitehaven community groups on pushing for Elvis Presley Boulevard repairs. After I met with the Whitehaven Garden & Social Club about their frustration over this issue, I sent the attached letter to TDOT. Later that month, my staff got an update from TDOT that they planned to add a portion of Elvis Presley Boulevard repairs to their 10-year plan. I believe my letter lit a fire under TDOT to get moving on this. I am pleased to see this important project receive increased attention.”
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