State Route 194 Extension / Exit 39

(Blue Oval City)

Timeline

TDOT is currently developing an Environmental Assessment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Below is a timeline of milestones for project completion.

*ALL DATES and MAP LINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME*

G1 – Initial Access Road within Blue Oval City Boundary Estimated Completion – January 31, 2025 (IN RED)

G1 - I-40 Exit 39 interchange and Initial Access Road Estimated Open to Traffic-May 31, 2027 (IN RED)

G2 – South of I-40 to SR59 Roadway Improvements Estimated to Open to Traffic-November 30. 2027 (IN BLUE)

G2 - North Initial Access Road to SR1 Roadway Improvements Estimated Open to Traffic-November 30, 2028 (IN BLUE)

Tentative Timeline Map

**Interstate 40/SR 194 (Blue Oval City Project) - Anticipated Project Schedule**
Milestones	Anticipated Time Frame for Completion*
Conduct Environmental Technical Studies	Quarter 4 of 2022
Neighborhood pop-up events in Fayette, Tipton, and Haywood Counties	Quarter 4 of 2022
Environmental Assessment Approval	Quarter 2 of 2023
Hold NEPA Public Hearing	Quarter 3 of 2023
Approval of Final Environmental Document**	Quarter 4 of 2023
Right-of-Way Acquisition Phase	On-going
Construction Phase	2024-2028

Quarter 1 – January through March
Quarter 2 – April through June
Quarter 3 – July through September
Quarter 4 – October through December

*Forecasted dates are subject to change.
** Once the final environmental document is approved by the Federal Highway Administration, the Planning and Environmental Phase is complete.