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Work underway on the landslide on I-75 impacting the southbound side. A southbound lane is targeted to reopen on May 21.

Work underway on the landslide on I-75 impacting the southbound side. A southbound lane is targeted to reopen on May 21.
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  • New Wide Load Detour Route for Bypassing I-75 Landslide in Campbell County; This route also serves as an alternative for passenger vehicles
    May 11, 2012

    In order to help alleviate the traffic strain on local communities, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has worked with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to establish a new detour route for wide loads to bypass the I-75 landslide in Campbell County. ...................More  ...Detour Map (pdf)

  • Work Continues on I-75 Landslide in Campbell County; Target date for one lane on I-75 South to re-open is May 21st
    May 10, 2012

    In order to repair the massive landslide that has occurred near mile marker 143 on I-75 in Campbell County, I-75 South will remain closed, and one lane of I-75 will remain open...................More ...Map

  • State Agencies Take Action after Dramatic Increase in Highway Fatalities
    May 1, 2012

    After record-setting reductions in the number of highway fatalities in Tennessee, the state is now seeing a dramatic increase in crash deaths so far in 2012. Preliminary reports show 288 people have died on Tennessee roadways from January 1 through April 27, 2012. During the same period last year, there were 27 fewer crash fatalities across the state. .....................More

  • Commissioner Schroer Announces 3-Year Plan
    April 12, 2012

    Ninety-six projects in 55 Tennessee counties have been announced by Commissioner John Schroer in his 3-year transportation plan. The $1.5 billion plan balances need while focusing on strategic corridors says Schroer....................More

  • TDOT to use Accelerated Bridge Construction in Nashville
    April 9, 2012

    The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be using an innovative approach to replace the riding surface of two aging bridges in downtown Nashville beginning April 20. Construction on the $8.7 million project to repair the Main and Woodland Streets bridges on I-24 will result in interstate closures for 13 weekends concluding about August 31. . ..............................More  -   I-24 Bridge Rehabilitation Website

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