State Route 1 (US 11W) Improvements

Grainger County

TBDThe proposed improvements for State Route (SR) 1 from Rutledge to Bean Station consist of widening the existing rural, two-lane roadway to a five-lane facility, allowing for a dedicated center turn lane. The proposed design essentially follows the existing alignment with shifts to the north or to the south to minimize right of way and environmental impacts. Widening will improve the safety and capacity of the roadway.

Current Status: TBD

Estimated construction start: TBD

Estimated completion*: TBD

History and Background

The proposed improvements are also consistent with the initial request to widen 22 miles of SR 1, from Blaine to the west side of Rutledge and from the east side of Rutledge to the bridge over Briar Fork Creek near Bean Station, excluding the City of Rutledge, a request set forth by state and local leaders in 1999.

The current roadway, from Rutledge to Bean Station, consists of two 12-foot travel lanes. The proposed design would widen the existing two-lane undivided roadway to a five-lane undivided roadway as follows:

From the existing four-lane section near Water Street in Rutledge to west of Helton Road
- Segment 1: Water Street to the bridge over Richland Creek
  - 12- to 14-foot travel lanes, two in each direction
  - 12-foot center turn lane
  - curb & gutter
  - 5-foot sidewalks

- Segment 2: bridge over Richland Creek to west of Helton Road
  - 12-foot travel lanes, two in each direction
  - 14-foot center turn lane
  - 12-foot shoulders

From west of Helton Road to the bridge over Briar Fork Creek near Bean Station
- 12-foot travel lanes, two in each direction
- 14-foot center turn lane
- 12-foot shoulders

In addition to widening, the proposed design will also address curves and replace culverts and bridges along the corridor as needed.

Public Involvement and Engagement

A Design Public Meeting was held June 16, 2016 at Grainger High School in Rutledge. Materials shared include:

· General location map

· Public meeting presentation

· Public meeting displays

Display 1 – west of Helton Road to Ray & Gaultney Farms
Display 2 – Ray & Gaultney Farms to Old Highway 25E
Display 3 – Old Highway 25E to east of Buck Hollow Lane
Display 4 – east of Buck Hollow Lane to east of Old Tate Springs Road

Project Imagery & Visuals

Project Map

Key Project Milestones

Proposed improvements to State Route 1 (US 11W), between Rutledge and Bean Station, consist of two roadway projects.

1. Section One - from the existing four-lane section near Water Street in Rutledge to west of Helton Road. Right of Way activities are forecasted for Fiscal Year 2022.

2. Section Two - from west of Helton Road to the bridge over Briar Fork Creek near Bean Station. Right of Way activities are forecasted for Fiscal Year 2021.

Project Contacts

Project Manager: Eric Wilson, PE; Eric.Wilson@tn.gov

Community Relations Officer: Mark Nagi; Mark.Nagi@tn.gov

Project Email Address: TDOT.Comments@tn.gov