Cured-In-Place (CIPP) Phase 3 Project
This project will rehabilitate approximately 2000 linear feet of stormwater drainage pipe at various locations in the City using the cured-in-place pipe method. The pipe segments in this project have been deemed in ‘poor’ condition by the Engineering Department and given a high priority to rehabilitate or replace to prevent more serious problems from further degradation or total pipe failure.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Cured-In-Place (CIPP) Phase 3 Project [PDF]
Ed Shouse Bridge Repair Phase II Project
This Project continues with rehabilitating the parallel bridges at Ed Shouse Drive over CSX Railroad, which lie approximately 950 feet south of Western Avenue. Phase I of the project repaired the northbound bridge and was completed in November 2016. Phase II will repair the southbound bridge.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Ed Shouse Bridge Repair Phase II Project [PDF]
Fire Station #4 Renovations Project
Knoxville Fire Station #4, located at 2300 Linden Avenue, has been slated for significant interior improvements. Renovations are proposed to the living room, kitchen, locker room, sleeping quarters, exercise room, public restroom and watch station. In addition to the interior spaces, a new fire suppression system is proposed as well as upgraded HVAC ducts, electrical fixtures and plumbing fixtures.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Fire Station #4 Renovations Project [PDF]
• View additional information regarding the Knoxville Fire Department
I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project
The City of Knoxville is proposing to extend Blackstock Avenue approximately 1100 feet from Fifth Avenue to Bernard Avenue. Additionally, the project will extend approximately 1,600 feet north along Marion Street to Baxter Avenue and approximately 325 feet east and 325 feet west along Baxter Avenue. The proposed improvements will include a new two-lane road consisting of 11-foot travel lanes, curb and gutter, a 5-foot sidewalk and a ten-foot multipurpose trail from Fifth Avenue to Bernard Avenue. Improvements will also be made to Marion Street from Bernard Avenue to Baxter Avenue, including the addition of curb and gutter, sidewalk and greenway and the realignment of Marion Street from Dameron Avenue to Baxter Avenue. Minor intersection improvements are proposed for Fifth Avenue and Blackstock Avenue, Blackstock Avenue at Bernard Avenue and Marion Street and Marion Street at Baxter Avenue.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project [PDF]
• View additional information regarding the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project [PDF]
Jackson Avenue Ramps Project
The Jackson Avenue Ramps are included within the TDOT Bridge Inventory and are inspected on a biannual basis. The poor rating of the ramps resulted in qualification for participation in the federal bridge replacement program. Because TDOT is allowing local agencies to administer projects that affect local streets, the City will administer all phases of this project.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Jackson Avenue Ramps Project [PDF]
• View additional information regarding the Replacement of the Jackson Avenue Ramps to Begin Late Summer 2019
• View additional information regarding Jackson Avenue Projects
• View Jackson Avenue Ramps Frequently Asked Questions
Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project
This Project consists of removing and replacing 11,610 SF of corrugated metal roof on the City of Knoxville Fleet Services Heavy Equipment Shop located at 1410 Loraine Street.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction of Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project Project [PDF]
Mineral Springs Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
This project will construct a new bridge on Mineral Springs Avenue over First Creek. Related additional work includes a new sidewalk connection from N Broadway to Walker Boulevard along Mineral Springs Avenue. This new bridge was sized based on recommendations in the First Creek Watershed Stormwater Management Master Plan prepared by ARCADIS in 2009.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Mineral Springs Avenue Bridge Replacement Project [PDF]
• Mineral Springs Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Begins June 1
Northwest Greenway Connector Project
This project will construct a greenway connection between Victor Ashe Park and the pedestrian bridge over Western Avenue (SR-62) at the intersection of Ball Camp Pike and Western Avenue.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Northwest Greenway Connector Project [PDF]
• View additional information provided by the Parks and Recreation Department regarding the existing Northwest Greenway
Old Broadway Sidewalks Project
This project will construct approximately 4,000 linear feet of sidewalk/greenway along Old Broadway from the northern intersection with Broadway to the intersection of Mineral Springs Avenue with Broadway. This project provides a multimodal facility that connects Fountain City to the neighborhoods south of Sharps Ridge and separates users from the heavily traveled interchange of Broadway at I-640.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Old Broadway Sidewalks Project [PDF]
• View additional information regarding new sidewalks at Old Broadway, Kingston Pike, Coker Avenue and Atlantic Avenue
2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Phase II Project
The original Invitation to Bid for the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project contemplated one full year of on-call sidewalk replacement work throughout the City, with the option to enter into a second year of equivalent work under the same pricing. The pace and quality of the work to date support continued operations through the second year. This 2020 Sidewalk Replacement Project Phase II contract represents the second year of the project. This project will remove and replace 40,000 square feet of sidewalk at various sites throughout the City.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project [PDF]
2021 Resurfacing Phase I Project
This is the City's annual resurfacing program and includes approximately 20 equivalent miles of resurfacing in Council Districts 3, 4, and 5. Phase II will be bid in Spring 2021 and includes streets in Council Districts 1, 2, and 6. In order to solicit more competitive bids, a decision was made to advertise the 2021 Resurfacing Program as two separate, smaller projects. The bids received on this project support that decision. In addition to streets identified by the City to resurface are streets requested to be included by the Knoxville Utilities Board in an agreement between the City of Knoxville and KUB. Approximately 3.6 additional equivalent miles have been included for KUB for resurfacing streets that were damaged through utility cuts.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of 2021 Resurfacing Phase I Project [PDF]
• View additional information regarding the annual Citywide Resurfacing Program
Urban Wilderness Gateway Infrastructure Project
This project will provide for the construction of roadway, greenway, street light and utility infrastructure for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Urban Wilderness Gateway Infrastructure Project [PDF]
• View additional information regarding Knoxville's Urban Wilderness
• South Waterfront Blog
Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project
The City of Knoxville has allocated capital funds to develop the roadway connections between Langford and Waterfront Drives near Suttree Landing Park with the intent to provide for the construction of roadways, drainage systems, curb lines, sidewalks and certain public utilities. The City has previously engaged Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates to provide construction plans and specifications for the construction of these improvements. The City issued this Invitation to Bid for the construction of the connections for Empire and Dixie Streets between Langford and Waterfront Drives. The remaining connections for Claude, and Barber Streets will be undertaken as funding becomes available to complete this roadway set.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Urban Wilderness Gateway Infrastructure Project [PDF]
• South Waterfront Blog
Wilson Avenue Sidewalk Project
This project will construct approximately 1,500 linear feet of sidewalk with curb and drainage system along the north side Wilson Avenue between S Chestnut Street and S Harrison Street. In addition, the project will include widening of an existing bridge over Williams Creek and relocation of a KUB gas main.
• View Current Engineering Department Construction Status of Wilson Avenue Sidewalk Project [PDF]
• View additional information provided by the Mayor’s Office regarding New Sidewalk Projects Across the City.
DESIGN PROJECTS STATUS - Updated April 6, 2021
Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project
Designer: CDM Smith, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Spring 2021
This project will construct a new retaining wall with guardrail along the south side of Amherst Road between Amherst Woods Lane and Lee Road.
Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project
Designer: Cannon & Cannon, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: April 2021
This project is will construct approximately 3,000 linear feet of sidewalk between N Broadway and Pershing Street.
• View additional information regarding new sidewalks at Old Broadway, Kingston Pike, Coker Avenue and Atlantic Avenue
Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project
Designer: CSR Engineering, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: April 2021
This project includes the repair of bridge expansion joints.
Boyds Bridge Pike Sidewalk Project
Designer: City of Knoxville
Projected Bid Date: Summer 2022
This project will construct a sidewalk between Rosalyn Drive and Brooks Avenue.
Broadway Corridor Improvements Study Project
Designer: Toole Design Group
Projected Study Completion Date: April 2021
Project will determine alternative designs for the N Broadway / N Hall of Fame Drive intersection and adjacent portion of N Broadway up to Cecil Avenue to improve function for all modes of travel.
• View the slide presentation from the December 11, 2019 Public Meeting held at St. James Episcopal Church [PDF]
Broadway Streetscapes Project
Designer: Barge Design Solutions, Inc.
Projected Bid Date:Winter 2023
This project consists of a new shared use path extending First Creek Greenway from near Cecil Avenue to near Woodland Avenue.
Broadway Transit Signal Priority Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project
Designer: WSP USA
Project Bid Date: TBD
This contract is for the design services to design and build an Accelerated Bus Corridor along N Broadway Avenue and S Hall of Fame Drive, which will include an environmental impact assessment of the project scope, a needs assessment study with public outreach, a systems engineering analysis, detailed construction plans and specifications, integration of the City's traffic signal central software package with KAT systems, updated signal timing patterns and support during the bid advertisement process.
Buffat Mill Road Sidewalk Project
Designer: City of Knoxville
Projected Bid Date: Summer 2022
This project will construct approximately 2,200 linear feet of new sidewalk along Buffat Mill Road between Whittle Springs Road and North Hills Boulevard.
• View additional information provided by the Mayor’s Office regarding New Sidewalk Projects Across the City.
Burlington Streetscapes Project
Designer: TBD
Projected Bid Date: Winter 2022
This project includes streetscapes along Martin Luther King Jr Avenue from Kirkwood Street to Shelby Street and along Prosser Road from Martin Luther King Jr Avenue to Holston Drive. Streetscapes include replacing sidewalks, traffic signals, streetlights, creating on-street parking, and relocating overhead utilities.
• View information presented at recent public meetings regarding the proposed Burlington Streetscapes Project.
Chapman Highway Multimodal Project
Designer: Barge Design Solutions, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Spring 2023
This project designs and constructs a multi-use path between Stone Road and Woodlawn Pike along Chapman Highway. The project also extends a sidewalk from this intersection and connect to the existing sidewalk near Young High Pike. It creates pedestrian crossings at three intersections, with Chapman Highway at: Stone Road, Fronda Lane, and Woodlawn Pike. In addition it improves four KAT bus stops.
• View additional information regarding TDOT Grant to Create Pedestrian, Bike Path on Chapman Highway.
Cherry Street Sinkhole Water Quality Improvements Project
Designer: AECOM
Projected Bid Date: Summer 2021
The project will improve the drainage of Cherry Street around the Interstate 40 area. The project includes improving the drainage of a sinkhole and installing water quality units to treat water before it is discharged into the sinkhole.
Citywide Advanced Traffic Management System Project
Designer: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Project Bid Date: TBD
The is a Tennessee Department of Transportation contract revision to combine PM 2.5 Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) projects with Citywide Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) CMAQ.
2021 Citywide Facilities Paving Project
Designer: City of Knoxville
Projected Bid Date: April 2021
The project consists of paving alleys throughout the City, paving the gravel area behind the Broadway Safe Space, and Fountain City Park greenway ADA improvements for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Citywide Sidewalk Study Project
Designer: Gresham Smith
Projected Study Completion Date: April 2021
The purpose of the Citywide Sidewalk Study is to guide public investment in developing a pedestrian network that provides connections to destinations throughout the City. The final deliverable will be a Citywide Sidewalk Study Report, prepared and certified by a professional engineer. This Report will include a prioritized list of sidewalk projects. Cost estimates and major project challenges will be presented for each project along with the identification and cost of potential easements. The Report will be designed so that the prioritized list will function as a living document, with the ability for engineering staff to add new projects, remove completed, and adjust others as needed.
Coker Avenue Sidewalk Project
Designer: City of Knoxville
Projected Bid Date: April 2021
The project will construct new sidewalk between Nadine Street and Whittle Springs Road.
• View additional information regarding new sidewalks at Old Broadway, Kingston Pike, Coker Avenue and Atlantic Avenue
Cradle of Country Music Park Project
Designer: Surface 678 PA and THEVERYMANY
Projected Bid Date: Spring 2021
The project will install an iconic, site-specific, permanent work of public art entitled "Pier 865" in the Cradle of Country Music Park.
• View additional information regarding Cradle of Country Music Park
• View additional information regarding Public Art to Transform Gay Street Green Space
East Knox Greenway Project
Designer: Barge Design Solutions, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Winter 2022
This new greenway will connect the First Creek Greenway to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Fire Station #21 Roof Project
Designer: Benefield Richters
Projected Bid Date: April 2021
This project will replace the roof and update the siding with metal.
• View additional information regarding the Knoxville Fire Department
Fort Kid Playground Project
Designer: Hedstrom Landscape Architecture.
Projected Bid Date: Summer 2021
This project will consist of the replacement of the playground and the construction of an accessible ramp to the playground from World’s Fair Park Drive.
• View additional information regarding rebuilding Fort Kid
Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project
Designer: CDM Smith, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: July 2021
This project uses funding the City received from TDOT through the Multimodal Access Grant Program for the design of improvements on Kingston Pike that address the gaps in the sidewalk network, provide wider shoulders in the pinch points in the bicycle network between Wesley Road and Golfclub Road and provide better connections to KAT bus stops. The design will also include pedestrian crosswalks and pedestrian signals across Kingston Pike and Papermill Drive and a covered bus shelter near Golfclub Road.
• View additional information regarding the TDOT grant for the Kingston Pike Complete Connection Project
• View additional information regarding new sidewalks at Old Broadway, Kingston Pike, Coker Avenue and Atlantic Avenue
Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Project
Designer: City of Knoxville
Projected Bid Date: Winter 2022
This project will construct sidewalk between Tilson Street and Sevierville Pike.
Liberty Street Multimodal Project
Designer: Barge Design Solutions, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Summer 2021
This project creates a bicycle and pedestrian connection between Middlebrook Pike and Sutherland Avenue. It adds bicycle facilities on Division Street and Liberty Street and installs a new sidewalk on Liberty Street, connecting to two adjacent sidewalks. Bus stop, crosswalk and pedestrian signals improvements will also be included as part of this project.
Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Phase 3 Project
Designer: TBD
Projected Bid Date: Winter 2023
Phase 3 of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project consists of replacing the existing sidewalks and curb, and reconstructing the roadway as needed along E Magnolia Avenue between N Bertrand Street and N Kyle Street to provide for better pedestrian access while allowing for street amenities including bike lanes, landscaping, lighting, and transit stops.
Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project
Designer: Gresham Smith
Projected Bid Date: May 2022
The City of Knoxville plans to utilize CMAQ funding to expand the City's Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) along Middlebrook (SR-169) and University Avenue between the intersections of University Avenue at College St and Middlebrook Pike at Western Avenue (SR-62). This will expand the City's existing ATMS infrastructure, providing modern, high-speed, secure and reliable connections to 24 existing signalized intersections along Middlebrook Pike and University Avenue. This project will upgrade existing network communications and modernize traffic signal control cabinets. It will also install new, more reliable vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle detection and new CCTV roadway surveillance systems.
Northwest Greenway Connector Extension Project
Designer: CDM Smith, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Summer 2022
This new greenway connection will extend the Northwest Connector Greenway along Third Creek Road from Western Avenue southward to Middlebrook Pike.
• View additional information provided by the Parks and Recreation Department regarding the existing Northwest Greenway
Palmetto Road & Sullivan Road Sidewalk Phase II Project
Designer: City of Knoxville
Projected Bid Date: Summer 2021
This project will construct new sidewalk along Palmetto Road and then Sullivan Road between Landon Drive and Walnoaks Road.
Papermill Drive Corridor Study
Designer: CDM Smith, Inc.
Projected Study Completion Date: TBD
The scope of services for this project will include evaluating the Papermill Drive transportation corridor between N Weisgarber and Kingston Pike (US-11) to improve multimodal transportation capacity.
Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project
Designer: Gresham Smith
Projected Bid Date: Winter 2022
This project will implement the recommendations from the Pleasant Ridge Road Expedited Project Delivery Report. Improvements include the addition of turn lanes at Walnoaks Road, Sullivan Road and Moss Creek Road.
2021 Resurfacing Phase II Project
Designer: City of Knoxville
Projected Bid Date: March 2021
The project is a portion of the annual resurfacing project and will resurface streets in Council Districts 1, 2 and 6.
• View additional information regarding the annual Citywide Resurfacing Program
Sevier Avenue Improvements Project
Designer: Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Spring 2021
The City of Knoxville plans to implement the construction of new streetscape improvements to support South Waterfront development efforts. As part of the South Waterfront Vision Plan, an improved roadway network will create accessibility to the City’s newest waterfront park, Suttree Landing Park. This project includes new streetscape improvements along Sevier Avenue which will extend from Davenport Road to a new roundabout at Sevier Avenue, Foggy Bottom Street and Island Home Avenue intersections.
• View additional information regarding the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project
• South Waterfront Blog
South Waterfront Greenway Extension Project
Designer: CDM Smith, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: TBD
The project will construct a new greenway between the Suttree Park Greenway and the South Waterfront Greenway.
• South Waterfront Blog
• View information presented at recent public meetings regarding the proposed South Waterfront Greenway Extension Project.
Survey of Legacy Parks Property / E-911 Facility on Sharps Ridge
Surveyor: City of Knoxville
Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project
Designer: Cannon & Cannon, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Spring 2021
This project will construct approximately 1,600 feet of new sidewalk along the east side of Texas Avenue between Western Avenue and Minnesota Avenue.
2021 Third Creek Greenway Repairs Project
Designer: Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Fall 2021
The project will repair damaged sections of Third Creek Greenway that has been damaged due to stream bank erosion.
Urban Wilderness Corridor Study
Designer: Gresham Smith
Projected Study Completion Date: TBD
The scope of services for this project will include evaluating the transportation corridor adjacent to James White Parkway south of the Tennessee River and developing a Transportation Investment Report for submittal to TDOT.
• South Waterfront Blog
Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Amenities Project
Designer: Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Spring 2021
This project will provide park amenities and landscaping that will complement the infrastructure project.
• View additional information regarding Knoxville's Urban Wilderness
• South Waterfront Blog
UT Area Signal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvements Project
Designer: Cannon & Cannon, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: TBD
The City of Knoxville was awarded Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds to invest in modernizing traffic signal infrastructure on and around the campus of the University of Tennessee. The scope of this project includes 39 signals in total. In conjunction with other Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) projects throughout the City, this project seeks to address several Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) elements. This project will support the functioning of the central ATMS data server. Intersection improvements include: Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) equipment, new signal controller hardware, high speed wired and wireless communications, enhanced vehicle detection systems, and other data collection and sharing systems. This will result in decreased overall traffic delay and better data collections and sharing capabilities.
Washington Pike from I-640 to Murphy Road Project
Designer: CDM Smith, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: Winter 2024
The design plans for this project were previously completed up to the right-of-way acquisition phase for the original proposed typical section. In 2018, the project was put on hold because of funding constraints. In 2020, the project designer was asked to perform an analysis of the proposed project limits with a specific focus on traffic and pedestrian safety. Washington Pike, west of Mill Road is proposed as a three-lane facility with raised median. This section consists of one travel lane in each direction, a dual use left turn lane, with shared use paths and landscape buffers on both sides of the road. Washington Pike, between Mill Road and Murphy Road is proposed as a five-lane facility with raised median. This section consists of two travel lanes in each direction, a dual use left turn lane, with shared use paths and landscape buffers on both sides of the road.
• View Current Engineering Department Design Status of Washington Pike from I-640 to Murphy Road Project [PDF]
West Hills Park Tennis Court Addition Project
Designer: Lose Design
Projected Bid Date: Winter 2021
This project will construct four additional tennis courts at West Hills Park and will increase the facility to 15 courts total.
E Woodland Avenue Complete Streets Project
Designer: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: TBD
This project will include bike lanes, pedestrian crossing improvements, sidewalks, and other ADA upgrades along E Woodland Avenue between West Glenwood Avenue and N Broadway.
Woodland Avenue Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project
Designer: CSR Engineering, Inc.
Projected Bid Date: April 2021
This project includes the repair of bridge expansion joints.