Wattendorf Memorial Highway: Bridge over Interstate 24

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) plans to replace the Wattendorf Memorial Highway bridge over Interstate 24 at Exit 117 in Coffee County. The project, which will replace the existing bridge with a new, two-lane bridge with shoulders on each side, was initially identified as part of the IMPROVE Act. As part of the project, TDOT plans to make improvements to the existing ramps at Exit 117.

Current Status: This project is under development and is advertised for the February 7, 2025 letting.

Estimated construction start: 2025

Estimated completion*: Spring 2027

Funding Type: This project is funded in part through the Transportation Modernization Fund.

Project Contacts

Rae Anne Bradley
TDOT Region 2 Regional Communications Officer (media)
Phone: (423) 510-1164
Email: Rae-Anne.Bradley@tn.gov

Rob Howard
TDOT Region 2 Project Management                                                                                                                                                              Phone: (423) 510-1112 
Email: Rob.Howard@tn.gov

*Subject to change