“Gresham Smith’s professionalism, engineering expertise and previous interstate interchange design experience proved to be essential to the project’s success, along with their flexibility, cooperation and close coordination with other stakeholders. Their work exceeded our expectations, maximizing the project’s social, economic and environmental impact. The result is a timely and safer commute for the nearly 43,000 vehicles that travel this section of I-40 every day, as well as providing gateway entrances to the City of Jackson from the reconstructed interchanges.”
Seth Hendren, TDOT Region 4 Project Development, Tennessee Department of Transportation
“My vision for the Tuscaloosa Regional Traffic Management Center was forming a team of people committed and passionate about the improvement of safety, mobility and commerce. We continue to look beyond traditional methods and are not content with the status quo. We have cultivated partnerships in the public and private sector, which will help improve our regional transportation system for years to come. I am very proud of what our team has been able to do and what the future holds.”
Nick Crane, Transportation Systems Management and Operations Manager, ALDOT
“The improvements made to this interchange eliminate several conflict points, provide elements of traffic calming and didn't require costly construction associated with adding additional lanes. Not having to construct a new bridge allowed the entire project to be constructed and open for use in less than a year. Motorists will enjoy highly efficient traffic movement this innovative solution offers due especially to the free flowing condition of the heavy left turn movement onto southbound US 129 Bypass.”
Andrew Sonner, P.E., City of Alcoa, Tennessee
“The 28th Avenue Connector is an important and beautifully designed road for our city. The bridge reconnects two vital parts of Nashville, which will accelerate economic activity around that area. With this project, we have set a new standard for how to design and construct a signature street in our city. It has turned out to be one of the most attractive thoroughfares in all of Nashville.”
Karl Dean, Mayor, City of Nashville
“Our mission with S.R. 840 was to improve connectivity between the communities near the route and to improve access to those areas from larger cities like Nashville and Murfreesboro, ultimately fueling economic growth. The ‘big picture’ of successful infrastructure is its ability to encourage the health, vitality and economic success of the communities and people it supports. We’re excited to see the growth spurred by the completion of S.R. 840 and we’re grateful to our partners and consultants who have brought this project to life.”
John Schroer, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Transportation
“The city is already seeing returns on the parking lot investment. Since opening, we have not had to close roads, rent parking, or provide transportation. We are saving money not only on direct expense but also on manpower to organize and staff auxiliary lots and transit. The parking lot is in the center of the most explosive growth in the city. We are proud to be a catalyst for growth in the Teaster Lane, Jake Thomas Road Boulevard area.”
Earlene Teaster, City Manager, City of Pigeon Forge
