TDOT Announces Decision on Final Portion of I-69 from Millington to Dyersburg

This is a major milestone for the I-69 project,” said Nicely. “After input from numerous citizens and officials it was clear that this was the preferred alternative. When complete, this project will help improve current driving conditions, create a safer environment for motorists, and will enhance economic potential for this area.

TDOT developed Alternative O4F as a result of public input on the project. The selected alternate begins just north of the Hatchie River, travels east around Henning and Ripley, then northwest across Highway 51 to a point near Gates where it intersects with Alternate R west of Highway 51 near Mill Creek Road in Lauderdale County. The total length of Alternative O4F is nearly 24 miles. The entire Segment 8 section from Millington to Dyersburg is 65 miles and includes the counties of Shelby, Tipton, Lauderdale and Dyer.

Now that a final alignment for segment 8 of the I-69 corridor in Tennessee has been identified TDOT will move forward with a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the entire segment.

The proposed project will be built to interstate design standards and will consist of a divided four-lane, access controlled facility that will include interchanges at major crossroads. 

The primary purpose of the project is to advance the completion of the Congressionally-designated Interstate 69. The project is intended to address future traffic issues along the US 51 corridor; improve substandard or inadequate roadway system connections along the corridor; and to complement economic development efforts in the immediate area of the corridor.

Please view (PDF) attached maps for route locations, or visit the TDOT Website.

For more information, contact Julie Oaks at (615) 741-2331 or Julie.A.Oaks@state.tn.us.