Jefferson City considers U-turn ban at US 11E median: Clinchview, Chucky Pike

Jefferson City is set to consider a second reading of an ordinance that would prohibit U-turns through the Highway 11-E median at two specific locations: the Clinchview Circle median cross-over and the Chucky Pike intersection.

The ordinance is Ordinance 2026-07. Its “whereas” clauses say recent Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) improvements shifted lanes in the area, and that the Jefferson City Police Department has seen an increase in accidents, near misses, and citizen complaints tied to U-turn activity in this stretch.

Where the proposed U-turn ban would apply

• Clinchview Circle: U-turns prohibited at the cross-over in the median.
• Chucky Pike: U-turns prohibited at the intersection with Chucky Pike.

What the city says about signage

City ordinance materials say the City Manager (or designee) is authorized to have appropriate signage posted to notify drivers of the restriction.

Ordinance timeline

The measure lists a first reading on June 1, 2026 and a second reading on July 6, 2026. The ordinance text also states it would become effective upon its final passage, not immediately at the second reading.

What drivers can take away

If council approves the ordinance at/after the July 6 second reading and it reaches final passage, drivers would need to stop using those median cross-over points at Clinchview Circle and the U-turn approach at the Chucky Pike area for turning around.

How TDOT’s corridor study fits in

A TDOT US 11E corridor study describing the Jefferson City segment says the area has limited median access points and conflict risk at those openings, including a high volume of U-turn activity tied to turning movements residents and drivers use to reach destinations. For example, the study describes U-turn patterns near Clinch View Circle that can make it challenging for residents along that area to leave their neighborhood safely.

Next step to watch: whether the city council schedules and then completes final action on Ordinance 2026-07, and how quickly (and where) updated “no U-turn” guidance signs appear once the restriction is finalized.

Sources

• City of Jefferson City (Tennessee) Ordinance 2026-07 (ordinance document; includes U-turn locations, signage authorization, and reading dates)
• TDOT US 11E Corridor Study (Jefferson City), August 2023 (context for corridor/median/access design)