(WMC-TV) – The Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be holding the second, and final round of public meetings concerning the new Interstate 269, now under construction.

During the meetings, discussion will focus on the impact of land usage, as well as transportation alternatives that may exist along the corridor of I-269.

A comment draft study meeting will first take place Nov. 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase Galleria.

A second meeting, at which the final study will be presented for review, will be held Dec. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., also held at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase.

To see a full press release, or to obtain full directions to the meeting locations, click here.

Information and image provided by the Memphis Urban Area MPO.

The City of Lakeland has implemented a new Adopt A Street Program to assist in cleaning up roadside litter.

The city is inviting volunteer groups or families to help put litter in its place.

It is anticipated that over 5,000 pounds of litter will be collected alongside major roads and streets in Lakeland this year, which would exceed last year’s figure of 3,468 pounds. That's a 44 percent increase.

Volunteers will be asked to conduct cleanups alongside roadways at least four times a year, specifically once during each season. 

After one cleanup by the volunteers, the city will install a sign with the volunteers name proudly displayed along that corridor.

All roadside litter will be disposed of by the City of Lakeland.

The City of Lakeland will provide all materials and safety gear necessary for the cleanup program and a staff member will be present during the cleanup.