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Administration proposes $400M nonrecurring to chip away at $30B road backlog
Summary
Commissioner Bryson told the committee the administration recommends $400 million in one-time road funding and $25 million recurring to the road fund, but senators pressed for a roadmap to prioritize projects and for TDOT to balance maintenance with expansion.
Commissioner Bryson emphasized Tennessee's road backlog and proposed a targeted one-time infusion of $400 million plus $25 million in recurring funding to address maintenance and selected projects. "This year, we recommend $400,000,000 nonrecurring toward that backlog, as well as $25,000,000 of recurring, money from the general fund," Bryson said as he described the administration's approach to the backlog.
Senators questioned how the administration will prioritize projects, whether funds will be directed toward maintenance or expansion, and how the state will sustain those improvements given a roughly $30 billion backlog. Bryson and other members noted TDOT uses multiple funding sources (gas tax, federal funds, general fund), and members suggested using design-build and faster delivery to reduce construction inflation and speed project completion. The committee asked TDOT and staff for more detail on prioritization and the expected distribution between maintenance, bridges and major projects.
