A Change of Direction
The east and west sectors of the 38-mile expansion were split into two separate projects when Osprey Communications approached TDOT about forming a relationship that would allow them to utilize TDOT’s Right-of-Way on a number of interstates on the eastern-segment to deploy a major fiber-optic system. This opportunity changed the course of the ITS expansion creating a key challenge for our TSMO group when they were set to submit the final signed and sealed plans for construction.
A Close Collaboration
To effectively work through the scope and needs of the eastern-segment implementation with our new teaming partner, the project was temporarily placed on hold to allow all parties to discuss the project’s various complexities. Our TSMO group worked closely with TDOT and Osprey Communications to coordinate the location and placement of the fiber-optic system in a collaborative effort that will ultimately result in an accelerated project timeline.
Helping Region 3—From East to West
Along with fiber-optic cable tie-ins, both sectors of the infrastructure expansion will include dynamic message signs, speed detectors, road weather information sensors, and CCTV cameras along the east and west sides of the project—all helping Nashville’s Region 3 TMC to effectively monitor this 38-mile stretch of roadway while supporting TDOT’s overarching goal to make Middle Tennessee’s roads safer for everyone.