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WEB5 days ago · TDOT Storm Damage Update. Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews have worked tirelessly in the first 100 hours, to assess damage and inspect all state-owned bridges over water, 310 bridges across six counties in East Tennessee.
TDOT Storm Damage Update - TN.gov
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The storm has caused historic destruction. We anticipate hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and months of closures. The counties with the most significant damage are Washington, Carter, Unicoi, Johnson, Greene, and Cocke, but this has a major impact across East Tennessee.
TDOT Reopens Two Severely Damaged State Routes - TN.gov
WEB3 days ago · 49 sections of state routes originally closed, 30 of those have reopened. TDOT crews have inspected all state-owned bridges over water. Crews have assessed 35 of the 90 locally owned bridges requiring assessment. More than 400 dedicated TDOT team members are tirelessly working to repair and reconnect communities as …
TN receiving $32M in emergency relief funding after roads ... - WJHL
WEB1 day ago · Press release from the USDOT’s FHWA. Officials said Tennessee requested and the FHWA approved the quick release amount. This news comes after $100 million in quick release funding was provided ...
TDOT eyes repairs for I-40 and bridges after Hurricane Helene …
WEBSep 29, 2024 · The Tennessee Department of Transportation plans to move quickly with repairs to infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene, notably the collapsed potion of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee-North...
WATCH: TDOT updates storm damage to East Tennessee roads …
WEBSep 29, 2024 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee Department of Transportation officials held a virtual press conference on Sunday to share the latest news on storm damage to East Tennessee roadways. As of...
Over 100 bridges inspected and hundreds to go after Helene, TDOT …
WEBSep 29, 2024 · As of right now, 27 sections of TDOT are closed, 14 state bridges are closed, and 5 bridges are completely gone. These bridge repairs are TDOT's priority, as well as debris and tree pickup.
TDOT receives $32 million for roads, bridges damaged by …
WEBOfficials said the funds will be used by TDOT to reopen I-40 and I-26 in addition to other state routes to provide critical connections to impacted areas and restore regional travel. US News
TDOT granted $32 million in emergency relief funding | News ...
WEB2 days ago · Jeff Roberson. MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) was granted $32 million in emergency relief funding for roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene, according ...
Road to Recovery: FHWA releases $32 million in emergency funds to TDOT
WEB3 hours ago · The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is releasing $32 million in Emergency Relief funding for the Tennessee Department of Transportation, officials announced.