Work Begins In I-75 South Landslide Repair Project In Tennessee
A section of embankment collapsed on I-75 South on March 8. TDOT completed construction of one crossover lane for southbound traffic on March 14. The landslide repair contract was awarded to Elmo Greer & Sons, LLC. which submitted a bid of $9,334,340.
Expect Delays on W I-40 At Loosahatchie River
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will temporarily close one lane of westbound I-40 at mile marker 29.5 just east of…
I-40 Rockslide Cleanup in Tennessee Partially Complete
One lane of I-40 West reopened this weekend after construction crews successfully removed a 1500-ton boulder that threatened to fall on the highway.
I-40 West in Tennessee Expected to be Open by Monday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation anticipates the re-opening of Interstate 40's westbound lanes by Monday Feb. 6. TDOT has awarded an emergency contract to remove debris and unstable rock near the North Carolina border.
DOT Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Drunk Drivers
The holiday season brings with it office parties, seasonal celebrations and trips to see family and friends. For many people, that means having a few drinks. The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to make sure these revelers stay out of the driver’s seat.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Tuesday at the Arlington County Courthouse a nationwide crackdown during the holiday season. The effort will involve a combination of enforcement and reminders that police and other agencies will be out in force over the holidays.
Snowbird Travel Resources
About this time each year comes the annual migration of millions of travelers to warmer destinations in America’s Sunbelt. Seasoned “Snowbirds” who have been making the journey for years already know what to expect, but to a first-timer, it’s a brand new adventure.
“Snowbirds” traveling south for the winter often use America’s Interstate highway system to make that journey. Travelers from the Northeast typically take I-95, which runs from Maine to Florida while those from the Midwest use I-75, which runs from Michigan to Florida.
Both seasoned travelers and first timers have some great resources on the Internet to help make their journey safer, less expensive and more enjoyable. The I-95 Exit Guide and I-75 Exit Guide are two websites in particular that offer travelers a wealth information on two of the most heavily-traveled highways for those headed to warmer weather in America’s Sunbelt.
Both Exit Guide websites list the following exit-by-exit information for the entire length of Interstate:
- Food - chain and independently owned fast food, diners, restaurants and snack bars
- Gas – chain and independently owned gas stations
- Lodging - chain and independently owned hotels, motels, motor lodges and suite hotels
- Camping – public and privately owned camping areas and RV parks located within 10 miles
- Rest areas – rest areas, service plazas and welcome centers
- Shopping – shopping centers and malls, factory outlet centers, strip centers and other commercial areas.
The lodging feature for both websites also gives you the ability to research and book your hotel stay. The booking engine is easy to use and we’ve found some great deals on chain hotels when we did a sample search. In addition, both exit guides road construction and real-time traffic reports, gas prices and travel weather.
I would encourage anyone traveling these popular routes to visit these websites before your next trip or use their services while traveling!
Link to: The I-95 Exit Guide
Link to: The I-75 Exit Guide
New Destination Guide Website With a Twist
“Travel guides for major tourist destinations are a dime a dozen on the Internet. We focus on the not-so-major destinations… the true undiscovered gems!” says the new website, 511Destinations.com.
511destinations.com is a different kind of travel guide. While most vacation guides on the Internet concentrate on the major tourist destinations, this new website presents smaller market and off the beaten path destinations… with a twist.
Rather than being bombarded with local information to sift thru, each 511destination is a snapshot. Where to stay, eat, go and how to get around are the basics, presented in a clean, well designed layout with eye-catching graphics and great functionality.
What’s more, users are encouraged to build their own destination guide simply by submitting a brief overview. Right now, there are no limits. You can be a proud resident that wants to tell the world about your town, a traveler that’s itching to share a destination they’ve discovered, or a business looking to promote themselves via a little local information.
It’s a great little website loaded with information that you often just can’t find anywhere else. 511destinations.com is also built to accommodate viewing on smartphones and mobile devices!
I-40/I-240 Construction in Tennessee Slated to Start Next Year
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I-40/I-240 Construction Slated to Start Next Year
MyFox Memphis T-DOT is expected to have the plans ready by this fall, with construction aimed at starting late next year, and completed in three years. When the work is finished, the interchange will be the first in West Tennessee to have four levels. |
Road Projects Cause Summer Traffic Slowdowns for Middle TN Drivers
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Road projects cause summer traffic slowdowns for Middle TN drivers
The Tennessean “It's so awful, I've decided to start taking I-40 in the mornings,” Hooge said. “It gets really backed up in the mornings during rush hour.” Doughty said slower traffic around projects is typical, as drivers react to re-routed lanes and construction … |
Retailers Coming to Two I-40 Exits in Tennessee
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Retailers coming to two I-40 exits
The Tennessean Officials hope two construction projects that are in the works near the interstate in Bellevue will breathe financial life into areas that have been devoid of activity. Construction has begun on a new McKay Used Books location on Old Hickory Boulevard … |