Roadwork on the $5.27 million Agnes Street extension project is underway following a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 15.

The details

The roadway will be expanded from two lanes to four, between Home Depot Way and Sterling Drive, providing access from Home Depot to Walmart without drivers needing to get onto SH 71.

Why it matters

City officials said they aim to reduce traffic congestion and improve access to nearby apartments and hotels to accommodate the growing population.


Infrastructure upgrades such as water, wastewater and storm sewer lines will also be installed along the new roadway.
The expansion will widen the roadway from two to four lanes, improving access from Home Depot to Walmart and reducing traffic congestion, with infrastructure upgrades planned. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
The expansion will widen the roadway from two to four lanes, improving access from Home Depot to Walmart and reducing traffic congestion, with infrastructure upgrades planned. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
The timeline
  • Dec. 14, 2021: City Council contracted Kimley-Horn for design and construction phase services
  • Oct. 1, 2024: City Council approved a construction contract with Joe Bland Construction
  • Oct. 22, 2024: Consideration of a contract with Dial Development Services, Ltd. for construction inspection services
  • Feb. 15, 2025: City officials broke ground on the project
Stay tuned

The project should be completed by late 2025, according to city documents.