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Rush hour in Nashville at the junction of I-40 and I-24. A plan by Gov. Bill Lee will add “choice lanes,” or toll lanes, to I-24 in an effort to streamline traffic flow.

Tennessee senator wants to pour a billion more into roads

Sam Stockard

Pody says “toll lanes” won’t catch up state on highway construction, says state is decades behind on infrastructure needs

Environment

Tennessee Winter Storm: Ice And Sleet Cause Dangerous Roads In The Region

Tony Gonzalez

As the region wakes up to a wintry mix of snow and ice, forecasters warn that the worst of the storm is yet to come, bringing 1 to 3 inches of snow in…

Society

Tennessee City Receives $1.82M Grant For Pedestrian Bridge

The Associated Press

The Tennessee Transportation Department has announced a $1.82 million federal grant for Clarksville's construction of a pedestrian bridge to complete a…

Society

I-24 Eastbound To Reopen Following Landslide

The Associated Press

The Tennessee Department of Transportation plans to reopen I-24 eastbound Wednesday evening following a landslide that occurred last month.I-24 eastbound…

Government & Politics

TDOT Makes Progress on I-69, Future Funding Uncertain

Allison Crawford

The Tennessee Department of Transportation says they will have a contract letting for construction on a portion of I-69 in northwest Tennessee will begin…

Government & Politics

Henry County Airport Receives Aeronautics Grant

John Null

The Henry County Airport in Paris, Tenn. is set to make improvements with $200,000 in state grants from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.The…

Government & Politics

Labor Day weekend will be construction-free in TN

Todd Hatton

Tennessee transportation officials say the state’s highways will be clear of construction over the Labor Day weekend. Transportation Commissioner John…