KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is conducting a study on congestion along I-40 West and wants public input on potential solutions for the heavily traveled corridor.

I-40 sees more than 200,000 cars daily travel through Knox County.

TDOT continues to find ways to address traffic problems and improve safety.

Samuel Akins lives in downtown Knoxville and drives on I-40 often. His normally short commute can turn into an hour on busy days.

“So the city is growing, but the interstate is not,” Akins said.

However, he said congestion is the biggest issue he faces.

“When you’re trying to you know make a normal 15 - 20 minute commute and it turns into an hour, it’s a little disheartening,” Akins said.

TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi said the department

See Full Page