Interstate 24 SMART Corridor

Timeline

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.

* 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