Interstate 24 SMART Corridor
Davidson and Rutherford CountiesTimeline
Transportation projects are developed in four phases: Planning and Environmental, Design, Right-of-Way (ROW), and Construction. ROW acquisition is not needed for this project. Construction is expected to occur in phases.
The following is a reflection of various aspects of the project phases as they have occurred or will occur for the I-24 SMART Corridor.
Phase 1: Short-Term Deployments | |
Design | Completed Summer 2018 |
Construction | Estimated Completion December 2021 |
Phase 2: Intermediate Deployments | |
Design | Completed Summer 2019 |
Construction | Estimated Completion Spring 2023 |
Phase 3: Long-Term Deployments | |
Design | Completion Forecasted for December 2022 |
Construction | Completion Forecasted for Summer 2024 |
* All forecasted dates are subject to change.
Details about each planned deployment are outlined below.
Phase 1: Short-Term Deployments
- Contract was awarded October of 2018 for $18,688,440.80
- Ramp improvements and emergency pull-offs along I-24
- Roadside dynamic message signs (DMS) along I-24
- Dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) deployment along I-24 and the arterials
- Upgraded signal system including updated signal timings along the arterials
Phase 2: Intermediate Deployments
- Contract was awarded in October of 2019 for $45,778,075.30
- Upgraded fiber along I-24
- Overhead DMS for Active Traffic Management System along I-24
- Upgraded detection along I-24 and the arterials
Phase 3: Long-Term Deployments
- This part of the project is currently in the design stage
- Ramp Metering along I-24
- Upgraded fiber along arterials
- CCTVs and DMS along arterials
- ADA improvements along arterials
- Automated Decision Support Systems for Active Traffic Management for entire corridor