Interstate 69 - Segment 8

Dyersburg, TN to Millington, TN

The project to extend the Interstate 69 (I-69) corridor, also known as Corridor 18, includes a new interstate route from Dyersburg to Millington in Shelby, Tipton, Lauderdale, and Dyer Counties. The proposed route is one of multiple segments for the I-69 extension and one of three segments that impact the state of Tennessee.

Segment 8 begins at SR 385 (Paul Barrett Parkway) in Shelby County and extends north to the I-155/US-412/US-51 interchange in Dyer County. The project has two main alternative corridors. Corridor R (red) extends from SR 385 (Paul Barrett Parkway) to west of Millington, Covington, Ripley and Dyersburg AND west of US 51/SR 3 to I-155 in Dyersburg. Corridor G (green) extends to the east of US 51/SR 3 from SR 385 (Paul Barrett Parkway) to the I-155/US-412/US-51 interchange in Dyersburg. Variations of these corridors with crossovers are being studied.

The proposed project will be built to interstate design standards and will consist of a four-lane divided, access-controlled facility with interchanges at major crossroads. This proposed project is approximately 65 miles in length.

The project will:

· Improve safety and mobility

· Provide capacity for current and future traffic volumes

· Promote economic development with an efficient and flexible transportation system

· Improve system linkage (connections to intermodal facilities and major ports along the corridor)

· Upgrade existing facilities

Current Status: Environmental Process

Estimated construction start: TBD

Estimated completion*: TBD

History and Background

There is no existing interstate facility with Corridor 18 for the full distance from Indianapolis to the Texas/Mexico border. This missing interstate link is in a corridor that has a high demand for North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)-associated goods movements. Short- to medium-length trips, however, far outnumber international traffic along the corridor. There will be local and regional trips that will take advantage of an improved facility designed to Interstate highway standards. By diverting these local trips to the I-69 Corridor, the adjacent state and federal highways will likely see a drop in overall traffic levels with attendant increases in travel efficiency and motorist safety.

Throughout its length, I-69 would connect 16 existing Interstate highways crossing Corridor 18 (10 east-west routes and 6 north-south routes). It would link 10 urban areas of more than 50,000 population along the corridor.

Project Imagery & Visuals

Environment

Environmental issues, including Land Use, Air Quality, Noise Evaluation, Hydrological Impacts, Ecological Impacts, Cultural Impacts, Farmland Impacts, and Hazardous Materials, have been evaluated in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). To review the Draft EIS, click the link below.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) (pdf)

Environmental issues, including Land Use, Air Quality, Noise Evaluation, Hydrological Impacts, Ecological Impacts, Cultural Impacts, Farmland Impacts, and Hazardous Materials, have been evaluated in a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the proposed crossover alternative in Lauderdale County. To review the Supplemental Draft EIS, select the link below.

Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS)(pdf)

Key Project Milestones

SIU 8 Environmental Document
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Re-evaluation Approved	Forecasted for 2nd Quarter 2016
Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Approved	Forecasted for 3rd Quarter 2016
Record of Decision (ROD)	Forecasted for 1st Quarter 2017

Project Materials

Sheet 1 - Title Sheet (249 KB)
Sheet 2 - Typical Sections Mainline I-69 (76 KB)
Sheet 2A - Typical Section Hatchie River Bridge (40 KB)
Sheet 2B - Typical Sections Interchange Ramps (76 KB)
Sheet 2C - Typical Sections Sideroads w/Interchange (54 KB)
Sheet 2D - Typical Sections Local Roads & Streets (48 KB)
Sheet 3 - Sheet Index Map (344 KB)
Sheet 4 - Alt R at SR 385 in Millington (877 KB)
Sheet 4A - Alt R at Shelby Road in Millington (871 KB)
Sheet 5 - Alt R at Quito Road in Millington (836 KB)
Sheet 6 - Alt R at West Union Road in Millington (644 KB)

Project Contacts

Gary Scruggs

TDOT Region 4

300 Benchmark Place, Jackson, TN. 38301

Phone: 731.935.0149

Email: Gary.Scruggs@tn.govJ