Tennessee is no stranger to disaster. In the past decade, the state has been hit by tornadoes, floods, and wildfires. These events have had a significant impact on the state’s transportation systems and infrastructure.
In 2010, a series of tornadoes caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure across the state. The most destructive tornado, which struck Nashville, caused an estimated $2.5 billion in damage. In the aftermath of the storms, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) worked quickly to assess the damage and make repairs.
In 2012, flooding in Middle and West Tennessee caused significant damage to roads and bridges. In some areas, water levels rose so high that roads were completely washed away. In total, the floods caused an estimated $1.1 billion in damage to transportation infrastructure.
In 2016, wildfires swept across the state, damaging or destroying nearly 2,000 homes and businesses. The fires also caused significant damage to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. In Sevier County, for example, the fires damaged or destroyed over 200 miles of roads.
The impacts of these disasters have been felt by Tennesseans for years. In many cases, the damage to transportation infrastructure has made it difficult for people to get to work, school, or medical appointments. In some cases, it has even made it difficult for first responders to reach people in need.
Disasters can have a significant impact on a state’s transportation systems and infrastructure. In Tennessee, these impacts have been felt for years. The state has made significant progress in repairing the damage, but the effects of these disasters will be felt for years to come.
https://www.tdot.tn.gov/about/news/2010/Pages/TornadoRecovery.aspx
https://www.tdot.tn.gov/about/news/2012/Pages/FloodRecovery.aspx
https://www.tdot.tn.gov/about/news/2016/Pages/WildfireRecovery.aspx