Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2011 7:00:55 GMT -5
Smart move as reported on Chattanoogan.com
TDOT Launches New 511 Feature For Bonnaroo Traffic
posted June 7, 2011
Travelers heading to the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tn., this weekend, and those traveling on I-24 during the four-day event will be able to access up to the minute travel information by dialing TDOT’s 511 Motorist Information Line. This week, TDOT has added a special line to the service that will be dedicated to Bonnaroo related traffic information.
“This event has an enormous impact on Tennessee’s interstate system, especially the I-24 corridor,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. “We want those motorists heading into the festival, and those trying to get around it to have the most accurate traffic information at their fingertips.”
Beginning on Tuesday, callers to 511 will hear a prompt, telling them to press or say “nine-nine” (9-9) for Bonnaroo traffic information. Through information provided by the TDOT personnel and Tennessee Highway Patrol officers on the scene in Coffee County, 511 will be continuously updated throughout the weekend to provide up-to-date details on back-ups and incidents.
More at chattanoogan.com/articles/article_202955.asp
TDOT Launches New 511 Feature For Bonnaroo Traffic
posted June 7, 2011
Travelers heading to the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tn., this weekend, and those traveling on I-24 during the four-day event will be able to access up to the minute travel information by dialing TDOT’s 511 Motorist Information Line. This week, TDOT has added a special line to the service that will be dedicated to Bonnaroo related traffic information.
“This event has an enormous impact on Tennessee’s interstate system, especially the I-24 corridor,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. “We want those motorists heading into the festival, and those trying to get around it to have the most accurate traffic information at their fingertips.”
Beginning on Tuesday, callers to 511 will hear a prompt, telling them to press or say “nine-nine” (9-9) for Bonnaroo traffic information. Through information provided by the TDOT personnel and Tennessee Highway Patrol officers on the scene in Coffee County, 511 will be continuously updated throughout the weekend to provide up-to-date details on back-ups and incidents.
More at chattanoogan.com/articles/article_202955.asp