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Surveyors at their construction camp in the 1920s
operations evolution .”
Beginning with the first funding mechanism in 1923 to support the new highway agency , the department has gone through some major bridge building initiatives , the installment of new bridges , and 1,200 miles of interstate construction .
“ After the ’ 86 road program we started looking at how we could manage our assets and have a strong pavement management program and a strong bridge program ,” said Degges . “ These have been the two keystone visions that we ’ ve had and we think it ’ s paid off by having a very high quality road and bridge network in Tennessee .”
Luanne Grandinetti , Communications Manager , is coordinating the 100 year celebration next year and is excited for what ’ s in store .
“ While we ’ re not at liberty to discuss what we have planned , we definitely will have a big party on that day ,” said Grandinetti .
“ It ’ s top secret ,” joked Degges .
A Debt-Neutral Model Tennessee is one of only five states in America that carries no
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