TDOT CADD Support

It is our utmost pleasure to promote respective personnel/software users in the development of roadway projects using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) in the most accurate and efficient manner available thereby making the best possible use of time and resources.

Our goal is to support designers in accomplishing roadway projects in a timely manner so regardless of what other CADD support effort we may be working on at the time, our software users and their projects always come first!

Either face to face or via email, phone or Teams, it is our duty to assist TDOT personnel and consultants with problems they may be encountering.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Distribution List

If you would like to add, change or remove your contact information from our distribution list, please fill out the TDOT Email Distribution List Request form.

MicroStation/Geopak problems?

Are you having MicroStation problems and need help? Email us at TDOT.CADDSupport@tn.gov and one of our CADD Support personnel will follow up on your request.

ORD Problems? 

Check out our OpenRoads Designer Information page to find support files, additional documentation and training information. If you need help, email us at TDOT.ORD@tn.gov.

Resources for Designers

Standard Roadway Drawings - Standard roadway drawings contain standard notes and details and are referenced from the contract plans.

Previous Standard Roadway Drawings/Voided Drawings - Previous standard roadway drawings listed as voided by Instructional Bulletins or by other means.

Design CADD Files - Design files used by MicroStation and other design software.

Design Guidelines - These guidelines establish uniform procedures for roadway design activities within the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The guidelines do not establish any legal or administration interpretations of the Department's contracts.

Instructional Bulletins - Instructional Bulletins will be issued as the need arises throughout the year. Currently listed are the IBs that are active and voided once it is implemented into the Design Guidelines.

Training - The purpose of the Roadway Design Training Section is to identify and provide all employees in the Roadway Design Division and Project Development with the proper technical training to perform their job duties in a professional and expedient manner.

Additional Resources