Nashville, TN – The official 2013 Tennessee Transportation Map is now available for travelers.
This year’s map contains new information to assist motorists, including the recently completed State Route 840 in southern Middle Tennessee. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and TDOT Commissioner John Schroer Celebrate Completion of State Route 840
November 2, 2012 |
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam joined Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer, U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander, former Governor Don Sundquist, and former Governor Winfield Dunn in Williamson County today to mark the opening of the final section of State Route 840.
The new 14 mile section, from US 31 (Columbia Pike) in Franklin, TN to SR 46 (Pinewood Road) near Leiper’s Fork, is the final piece of the 78 mile route. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and TDOT give Cyclists first look at State Route 840 with “Enjoy The Ride”
October 17, 2012 |
Over 1,400 Cyclists of All Ages and Experience Levels were the First to Ride on State Route 840
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and over 1,400 cyclists took it to the pavement last Saturday, October 13th on a soon-to-be-opened section of State Route 840 to celebrate the completion of the 26-year project.
The day of free fun included several bike ride options for all ages and experience levels, from a four-mile “Family Fun Ride” to the 100-mile “Gran Fondo” that took cyclists around the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. «Read the rest of this article»
TDOT’s Environmental Initiatives Leave a Legacy for the Future
November 2, 2010 |
A monthly column by TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely
Nashville, TN – Last week, TDOT opened a new section of State Route 840, the highway that makes a half circle south of Nashville connecting I-40, I-65, and I-24. While the entire State Route 840 is not yet complete, this particular project is symbolic of the dramatic changes TDOT has implemented over the last several years in an effort to become better stewards of the environment.
While many of those changes were focused on actual road construction, we have also seen monumental improvements in virtually every aspect of the department’s work. «Read the rest of this article»
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