Transportation
TDOT Suspends Lane Closures & Launches New Motorist Information Tool for Memorial Day
Released on Wed, May 20, 2009 - 7:34 am under
TDOT Now Using Twitter to Provide Information about Delays on Tennessee Roadways
NASHVILLE –Motorists traveling through the volunteer state this Memorial Day holiday will have an open road and a new tool to help avoid traffic tie-ups. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is suspending all lane closure activities on state roads and interstates and is launching TDOT’s first Twitter page to help keep motorists up to date about problems on volunteer state roadways.
“In addition to suspending all lane closure activity this Memorial Day we will be launching our latest informational tool for motorists,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. “Twitter is one more way TDOT can help travelers stay informed about road conditions in the volunteer state.”
Governor Bredesen Announces Grants to Seven Tennessee Airports
Released on Tue, May 12, 2009 - 7:46 am underGrants Awarded through TDOT's Aeronautics Division
NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that $263,220 in Aeronautics Grants have been approved for seven Tennessee airports.
"Our local airports are vital to the economy and travel system of Tennessee," said Bredesen. "Investing in our airports helps keep them competitive and efficient at meeting the needs of businesses and travelers. I'm pleased to support their continued improvement."
TDOT Announces I-40 will Re-open June 12, 2009
Released on Mon, May 11, 2009 - 10:03 am under
SmartFix40
Interstate to Re-open to Traffic 18 Days Ahead of Schedule
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— One of the most anticipated dates in recent Knoxville history is now official; I-40 in Downtown Knoxville will re-open to traffic on June 12, 2009. Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely credited a “great team working on a model project,” at a press conference today announcing the I-40 re-opening date for the SmartFIX40 project.
“Given the magnitude of this project, its completion is a major milestone for TDOT, the city of Knoxville and the thousands of individuals involved who have made SmartFIX40 one of the most successful projects in history,” said Nicely.
GHSO & Law Enforcement Agencies Work to Save Lives on Rural Roads
Released on Fri, May 08, 2009 - 10:00 am underTennessee Buckling Down on those Not Buckled Up
with Special Click It or Ticket Enforcement Blitz
NASHVILLE – In an effort to save lives, the Governor’s Highway Safety Office is joining forces with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and State and local highway safety and law enforcement leaders across Tennessee to conduct a special high-visibility Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign in May.
TDOT Opens Bids for 119 Recovery Act Funded Projects
Released on Fri, May 08, 2009 - 9:00 am underProjects will Employ Thousands of Tennessee Workers
NASHVILLE – The bids are in and today the Tennessee Department of Transportation identified the apparent lowest bidders on the state’s second round of infrastructure projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. At 10:00 a.m. CDT, TDOT officials opened bids from contractors across the state vying to construct 119 projects in 64 Tennessee counties to be funded through the Recovery Act. Bids were immediately posted on the TDOT web site under Information for Contractors, Bid Lettings, May 8.
Tennessee 4th Grader Wins International Aviation Art Contest
Released on Thu, May 07, 2009 - 4:39 pm under
2nd Place International & National Competition, 1st Place State Competition; Artist: Zeth Akins, Age 9, Cedar Bluff Elementary School
1st Place National Competition, 2nd Place State Competition; Artist: Chihye Kim, Age 9, Cedar Bluff Elementary
Governor Phil Bredesen with Jeanne Hardin and her two art students, Chihye Kim and Zeth Akins
Two Knoxville Students Place in National Aviation Art Contest
NASHVILLE — Governor Phil Bredesen congratulated two Knoxville, Tennessee elementary students at the State Capitol Thursday for placing first and second in their age group in a national aviation arts contest. The Governor recognized 4th grader Zeth Akins for placing second in the International Aviation Arts Contest. Student Chihye Kim was recognized for winning her age bracket in the National competition. Both children are students in Ms. Jeanne Hardin’s class at Cedar Bluff Elementary School.
New Program Encourages Tennesseans to Take Steps to Reduce Air Pollution
Released on Tue, May 05, 2009 - 10:12 am under
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation today announced “Clear the Air Tennessee,” a new educational program designed to encourage Tennesseans to take action against poor air quality by changing their transportation habits. The program is funded through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program and targets citizens in counties designated by the E.P.A. as air quality nonattainment or maintenance areas.
I-40 Bridge Over Douglas Lake in Jefferson County to Close May 8 for Repairs
Released on Fri, May 01, 2009 - 11:01 am under
Crews work to repair bridge bearings on the I-40 truss bridge.
REPAIRS NOW COMPLETE
Governor Bredesen Announces Grant for Springfield-Robertson County Airport
Released on Fri, May 01, 2009 - 10:01 am underGrant awarded through TDOT’s Aeronautics Division
NASHVILLE—Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that an Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $49,348 has been approved for the Springfield-Robertson County Airport.
Governor Bredesen Announces Grant for Everett-Stewart Regional Airport
Released on Fri, May 01, 2009 - 10:00 am underGrant awarded through TDOT’s Aeronautics Division
NASHVILLE—Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that an Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $35,000 has been approved for the Everett-Stewart Regional Airport in Obion County.
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