| The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will extend the public comment period on the approved Environmental Assessment (EA) and the Recommended Preferred Alternative (RPA) for the proposed I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project. The comment period will now close on March 31, 2026. The 47‑day public comment period opened on February 13, 2026, when TDOT issued public notices announcing that the approved EA and the RPA were available for public review on the project website and at designated locations within or near the I‑24 corridor. The notices also announced the public hearings held on March 3, 4 and 5. TDOT has followed a federally mandated environmental review process as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). This process includes conducting extensive studies to assess potential impacts on the natural and built environments. Public involvement is a key component of the NEPA process. In accordance with TDOT’s Public Involvement Plan which requires a 21-day comment period after the last public hearing, this extension provides a total of 47 days to submit comments. Comments can be submitted via the project website, emailed to TDOT.24ChoiceLanes@tn.gov, recorded via the Project Hotline at (615) 451-8039. |
