| Project Title: |
CUMBERLAND GAP TUNNEL AND REGIONAL DEPLOYMENT (MIDDLESBORO, KENTUCKY) |
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| Project Status: | In Progress | |
| Project Type: |
Other |
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| Project Description: | The ITS project for the Cumberland Gap Tunnel and surrounding regional area will deploy and integrate additional ITS technologies and systems to enhance the safety, mobility, and operations of the regional transportation system. The Cumberland Gap Tunnel is a critical link along the US 25E corridor which intersects with I-75 near Corbin, Kentucky and I-81 near Morristown, Tennessee. It has already benefited from several ITS applications begun in 1998. The 1998 deployment project began installation of an Advanced Traveler Information System to reroute traffic, especially truck traffic, around the Cumberland Gap tunnel during events denying tunnel access. The tunnel is located in a remote, mountainous part of the state accessible only by a single highway with no parallel routes. The first step in this project is to develop a regional architecture. A long-term goal for the regional area will be to develop an infrastructure which has the capability to accommodate both temporary and permanent traffic management and traveler information systems. Among the ITS applications proposed for the corridor are closed circuit television cameras, variable message signs, highway advisory radio, and road weather information systems. The project will provide an appropriate level of integration of system components to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness. Federal funding listed below includes 1998 funding and FY 99 earmarked funds. Total funding also includes matching funds allocated in both years. A regional architecture was developed. Cameras and rebroadcast system have been installed as of April 2003. Remaining tasks are to install message signs and cameras along the corridor. |
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| Project Location: | Middlesboro, Kentucky | |
| Project Partner(s): | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Tennessee DOT, National Park Service, Kentucky Tourism Cabinet, Tennessee Tourism Department, Tunnel Management Inc. | |
| Project Start Date: | June 2001 | |
| Project End Date: | June 2006 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $3,924,409 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $6,780,000 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Michael Loyselle |
FHWA Kentucky Division, HDA-KY |
(502) 223-6734 |
Charles Knowles |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet |
(502) 564-4556 |