West Knoxville Corridor

Knox and Loudon counties
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study to evaluate solutions for congestion relief and improved safety along the Interstate 40 and Interstate 75 (I-40/I-75) corridor, as well as evaluation of an alternative corridor within Anderson, Knox, and Loudon counties included in the study area.

TDOT’s 10-Year Project Plan includes funding for three projects along this corridor. Rather than approaching these projects as isolated improvements, TDOT intends to use the PEL process to develop a comprehensive strategy to improve the corridor.

History and Background

 

History and Background

TDOT has completed previous studies covering portions of the corridor, including:

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Study Overview

The I-40/I-75 West Knoxville Corridor PEL Study will consider improvements to approximately 17 miles of the I-40/I-75 corridor west of Knoxville. The I-40/I75 West Knoxville Corridor PEL Study limits extend from the I-40/I-75 Interchange in Loudon County to the I-640 Interchange just west of downtown Knoxville.

The I-40/I-75 West Knoxville Corridor PEL Study will also consider an alternative route on a new alignment to re-evaluate the previously completed planning study for the I-75/I-475 alternative route. Based on preliminary engineering and studies, the I-40/I-75 West Knoxville Corridor PEL Study will conclude which alternatives would be optimal for advancement into the NEPA Phase and eliminate non-viable alternatives that do not meet the purpose and need and study goals.

TDOT is committed to engaging the community throughout this process. Public involvement will include hosting meetings, collecting comments, and distributing digital surveys. Details for previously held public meetings are listed below:

  • Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Farragut Community Center - Assembly Hall | 239 Jamestowne Boulevard Farragut, TN 37934
  • Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Pellissippi State Community College - J.L. Goins Administration Building - Student Center | 10915 Hardin Valley Road | Knoxville, TN 37932
  • Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | City of Knoxville Public Works Service Center - Community Room | 3131 Morris Avenue | Knoxville, TN 37909

The following materials were available at the in-person public meetings: 

Project Contacts

Mark Nagi
TDOT Region 1 Regional Communications Officer (Media)
Email: Mark.Nagi@tn.gov 
Phone: 865.594.0161 

Jason Sholtz 
TDOT Region 1 Alternative Delivery Manager 
Email: Jason.Sholtz@tn.gov

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