Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation today released details on the final alignment for improvements to US127 North in Cumberland and Fentress counties.  TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely announced that the project will move forward, following the alignment of the existing route, the majority of which will be designed as a four-lane divided roadway with a grass median.

Memphis, Tenn. — Motorists using either of the Mississippi River Bridges between Memphis and Arkansas should expect delays overnight Monday, April 28 and Tuesday April 29.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation will stop traffic on the approaches of the Interstate 40 (Hernando Desoto Bridge) and the Interstate 55 Bridge for thirty minutes intervals between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 5 a.m.  The delays are necessary so crews can install new overhead message boards. 

Knoxville, TN. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is now one week away from the 14-month closure of a segment of I-40 in downtown Knoxville.  At 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2008, a short section of I-40, located between James White Parkway (Exit 388) and Hall of Fame Drive (Exit 389), will close for reconstruction as part of the final phase of the SmartFIX40 project.  This closure will allow around-the-clock work without any traffic interruptions.  The project will be completed on or before June 30, 2009 and will save at least two years of construction time.

Grants awarded through TDOT’s Aeronautics Division to 15 Tennessee Airports

Nashville, TN—Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that Aeronautics Grants totaling $791,627 have been approved for 14 Tennessee airports and two statewide aeronautics education programs.

Knoxville, TN. – The closure of I-40 in downtown Knoxville begins in just fifteen days on May 1 and tonight the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will begin the first of six major traffic shifts in conjunction with the ongoing SmartFIX40 project.

Special Work Zone Awareness Week “Between the Barrels” Presentation Given at Greenbrier High School

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) delivered a powerful message about the dangers of driving in work zones to hundreds of students at Greenbrier High School today. The presentation of the “Between the Barrels” program, which is geared toward high school students who are just learning to drive, coincides with Work Zone Awareness Week.

Memphis, Tenn.— The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced today that the Walnut Grove/Interstate 240 improvement project in Memphis is opening to traffic eight months ahead of the December 2008 scheduled completion date.  Tuesday April 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM, all east and west bound lanes on Walnut Grove Road will be opened.

TDOT Partnering with Multiple Agencies to Keep Traffic Flowing During 14-month Closure

Knoxville, Tenn— The Tennessee Department of Transportation is now less than thirty days from the complete closure of Interstate 40 in downtown Knoxville.  Beginning May 1, I-40 between James White Parkway and Hall of Fame Drive will close for 14 months.  All I-40 traffic will be rerouted to I-640 and all I-75 traffic will be diverted to I-275.  Access to and from downtown Knoxville will be maintained throughout construction.  

Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation representatives joined state and local officials in Anderson County today to break ground on a new State Route 95 widening project.  The project is four miles in length and stretches from Westover Drive in Roane County to Illinois Avenue (SR62) in Oak Ridge.  Once finished, the project will provide a number of improvements to this busy stretch of roadway.

Nashville, Tenn — Governor Phil Bredesen today proclaimed the week of April 7 – 11, 2008 as Work Zone Awareness Week joining states across the nation to remind motorists to be safe in work zones.  TDOT will also use the week to remind motorists about the May 1 closure of Interstate 40 through downtown Knoxville.