The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently revealed a proposed 10-year, $15 billion fiscally-constrained project plan.
This is the first such plan released by TDOT.
“TDOT is proud to establish this fiscally responsible infrastructure investment program for the state of Tennessee,” Butch Eley, deputy governor and TDOT commissioner, said. “This plan focuses efforts on what can be effectively delivered by TDOT within available revenue, further opening the communication with local communities on what is feasible. We know the outstanding need for infrastructure projects across Tennessee is at least over $30 billion, however, this long-term plan is a solid step toward providing a safer and more reliable transportation network for generations to come.”
TDOT will allocate 55 percent of the $15 billion for construction projects and 45 percent for programs such as resurfacing and bridge repair. An additional approximately $6 billion in state and federal funds will be allocate to address multimodal access, mobility, and safety.
The plan includes 93 site-specific capacity-type projects, 46 of which are funded fully or partially by $3 billion in State General Fund appropriations. Other funding comes from TDOT’s annual work program budget of approximately $1.2 billion.
The plan includes Tennessee’s first potential Choice Lanes to serve motorists in some congested urban areas. The lanes establish options for motorists.