The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has suggested introducing optional toll lanes on a section of I-24 to alleviate traffic congestion.
TDOT plans to host several listening sessions in August to discuss the agency’s I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes proposal.
This project involves building new Choice Lanes on I-24 between Nashville and Murfreesboro. Drivers would have the option to use these toll lanes to bypass congested areas and maintain a steady travel speed.
According to TDOT, “Choice Lanes are new lanes and typically operate at around 45 m.p.h. during rush hours when traditional lanes are barely moving or even at a standstill during peak periods. They are not the same as a toll road where all motorists are required to pay a fee to use any travel lane.”
The Choice Lanes would be constructed, maintained, and operated by a private sector company.
TDOT is also exploring the possibility of implementing Choice Lanes in other congested areas across the state.
To see dates for the listening sessions or to learn more about the project, click here.
