The winning design-build proposal will complete the design and construction of this project in less than three years, according to TDOT.



“By using the design-build contracting method for this complex project, we were able to explore every available option to deliver it in the most timely and cost-efficient way,” Assistant Chief Engineer/Region 2 Director Joe Deering said. “The process resulted in several innovative concepts, and the winning proposal will save two years of expected construction time.”



TDOT explained the "design-build" as a project delivery method that combines all or some portions of the design and construction phases of a project into a single contract. The concept has been used on some of its larger projects to expedite project delivery and streamline design processes.



Over the next several months, the contractor will complete the design of the project and acquire necessary permits.