NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s SmartFIX40 project is being recognized as one of the top transportation projects in the nation. The American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials selected SmartFIX40 Contract 2 for an “America’s Transportation Award” for “On Time Completion, Medium Project” in the Southeast Region. The annual transportation awards identify achievement in the development and construction of transportation projects. 

 

“Closing a major interstate is not an easy task and requires tremendous planning, commitment to quality and accountability, and effective management,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “The on-time completion of this project was absolutely crucial and I’m pleased TDOT is being honored for this innovative work.”

 

“In May 2008, after extensive preparations we closed I-40 in Knoxville and reopened it 18 days ahead of schedule in June 2009 without a major incident during the closure,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. “I’m pleased AASHTO selected the SmartFIX40 project for this honor. It is a testament to the efforts and teamwork of TDOT employees, our contractors and local government partners that went into keeping this project on schedule.”