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Revision as of 09:51, 10 December 2023
State Route 690 | ||||
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| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by TDOT | ||||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end |  US 51 south of Union City | |||
| North end | US 51/ US 45W north of Union City | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | United States | |||
| State | Tennessee | |||
| Counties | Obion | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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Tennessee State Route 690 is a currently under construction state highway, bypassing Union City in Obion County, Tennessee. When opened, it will be a 4-lane controlled-access highway running along the west and north sides of the city, serving as an alternate route to US 51. The route was proposed and is being constructed as part of the I-69. Until such time the I-69 designation is given to this roadway, TN 690 will serve as the state route designation.
Background
I-69 in Tennessee has been divided into 3 segments of independent utility (SIU's). The Union City and Troy bypasses are part of SIU (7). The first construction contract was set for SIU 7 on October 30, 2009, covering Section 4 (middle leg of the Union City Bypass). The winning bid for constructing the 4.3-mile (6.9 km) section between SR 21 and SR 5 northwest of Union City was awarded to Ford Construction Company of Dyersburg for $33 million (equivalent to $45.6 million in 2023[1]). Construction on this section of the Union City Bypass began in the spring of 2010 and was completed in the summer of 2012. However, it remained closed to traffic until adjacent sections are completed. As of July 2014[update], land acquisition and utility relocations were underway in all five sections from Troy to Union City. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) awarded a construction contract for 2.4-mile (3.9 km) Section 3 (southern leg of the Union City Bypass) in March 2016 and planned to let a second contract for Section 5 (northern leg of the Union City Bypass) in December 2016. Work began on Section 3 in June 2016.[2]
There is no current timetable for letting contracts to construct the Troy Bypass (Sections 1 and 2).[3] However, TDOT Commissioner John Schroer estimated in February 2013 that it would take around 10 years to gradually complete work on SIU 7 due to lack of funding.[4]
This situation regarding funding was solved on May 23, 2017, with the signing of the IMPROVE (Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy) Act. The legislation raised taxes and fees for drivers and others: $0.06 for regular fuel, $0.10 for diesel fuel, and $0.08 for liquefied and compressed natural gases (a total of $355 million). The state would get $250 million, counties $70 million, and cities $35 million. Most vehicle owners saw their registration fees go up by $5; private and commercial owners had their fees go up by $10, with ride-sharing exempt; and heavy truck operators would pay $20 more. Electric vehicle owners in Tennessee (about 2,500) would pay an additional $100 in registration and renewal fees (since they do not pay fuel taxes); hybrid-electric car owners are exempt from the extra charges. The new money would fund parts of I-69 in the state. The Union City sections (3, 4, and 5) of this segment begin construction in 2017. Paving on the three segments begin in July 2021 and were on track to be completed by Summer 2023 in which the Union City Bypass will be completed.[5][6][7] However, as of December 2023, construction is still ongoing.[8] While TDOT has acquired the right-of-way and is finalizing design for the Troy portion (1 and 2), a timeline for construction has not yet been established.[citation needed]
Exit List
| County | Location | mi | km | Exit | Destinations | Notes |
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| Obion | | — | US 51 – Union City | Expected to open in 2023; temporarily south end of SR 690[5] | ||
| Union City | — |  SR 184 – Union City | Expected to open in 2023[5] | |||
| — |   SR 22 / SR 5 – Union City | Expected to open in 2023[5] | ||||
| | — | Brevard Road | Expected to open in 2023[5] | |||
| | — |  SR 21 – Union City | Expected to open in 2023[5] | |||
| | — |  US 51 south – Union City | Expected to open in 2023[5] | |||
| South Fulton | — |   SR 214 west (Ken Tenn Highway) | Eastern terminus of SR 214; southbound exit and northbound entrance; temporary northern end of SR 690[5][9] | |||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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- ^ Johnston, Louis; Williamson, Samuel H. (2023). "What Was the U.S. GDP Then?". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved November 30, 2023. United States Gross Domestic Product deflator figures follow the MeasuringWorth series.
- ^ Sanchez, Ashley; Spissinger, Mike. "Work begins on section of new interstate in Union City". WPSD.
- ^ "Interstate 69 - Segment 7". Tennessee Department of Transportation. Archived from the original on January 13, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ^ "Local News: TDOT Commissioner Visits Dyersburg, Speaks on I-69". Dyersburg State Gazette. February 23, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Cite error: The named reference
Union Citywas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Grelle, Olivia. "Dirt road' behind Discovery Park of America is actually part of unfinished I-69". Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ Latham, Angele. "Interstate 69 Bypass, part of 'last great American highway,' kicks off paving in Obion County". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- ^ "West TN Lane Closures". www.tn.gov. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "Obion County Mayor Explains 690 Road Signage on New Project". Thunderbolt Radio. Retrieved 8 December 2023.