Tennessee Department of Transportation

Plans to extend Pellissippi Parkway are not good for residents, environment
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/letters_to_editor/article/0,1406,KNS_363_1108415,00.html

State should increase fines in road construction zones
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/letters_to_editor/article/0,1406,KNS_363_1108416,00.html

The Memphis Flyer about I-69

A Road Not Yet Traveled: I-69 is coming, but when and where remain to be decided

TDOT has reputation as worst water polluter

Time and again, while constructing and improving the state's highway network, TDOT has built and cemented a reputation as the most profligate polluter of water in Tennessee.

New TDOT mandate: Clean up your act

And although it has completed some of its projects without major harm to the environment, TDOT has compiled a dismal overall environmental impact record across the state.

Highway Threatens Park Streams
The widening of Hwy. 321/73 from Gatlinburg to Cosby will threaten many park streams, including the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon, one of the state's most pristine rivers and the only ONRW outside the park boundary. Click above for all the details.

More Violations on State Route 840
Severe erosion continues to occur due to the construction of State Route 840 south of Nashville. Follow the link above to see photos of TDOT's latest crime against nature. Also see the article in "Media Watch" below.