TENNESSEE DOT

Interstate Highway System - Knoxville to Nashville, TN

Clear Communication

Improving Real-Time Information for Increased Traffic

Tennessee is one of the ten fastest-growing states in the country. That means a higher traffic count and more congestion on highways and roads. To promote communication and safety efforts, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) hired Stansell Electric’s East Tennessee group, based in Knoxville. Stansell Electric partnered with Daktronics to provide more capable dynamic message signs over the state’s roadways.

33.9%

increased traffic on rural interstates
in the last 10 years

29.1%

increased traffic on urban interstates
in the last 10 years

62

dynamic message signs

The upgraded digital displays are full color with high resolution, increasing message capabilities with bright graphics and clear images.

DMS provides at-a-glance, real-time information on travel times, congestion warnings, weather conditions, and other situational messages that help travelers make informed decisions so they can reach their destination safely.

Industry standards such as NTCIP, NEMA and MUTCD continue to update specifications to support the installation of high-resolution, full-color DMS. In turn, ITS technology is sharper, more efficient and more intelligent than ever.

ITS Project of Significance Award

Through the work on these TDOT projects, Daktronics and Stansell Electric earned the ITS Tennessee Project of Significance Award. This award exemplifies the commitment of Daktronics and Stansell Electric to innovation, safety, and excellence in delivering critical infrastructure projects that benefit the people of Tennessee.

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Daktronics stands by its brand. As the contractor, we’re responsible not only for choosing the proper product but also for making the technology function. Daktronics partners with us to make that happen. We had two different regional projects, and Daktronics made special provisions with a customized shipping schedule to get plenty of boards in our possession at the same time to ensure we started both projects successfully.

- Taylor Groves, Stansell Electric East’s Director of Construction

Contractor Success

Stansell Electric needed to mitigate risks on the roadway during installation. They relied on Daktronics expertise and support during the entire process to limit the construction crew's exposure to traffic. Partnering with Daktronics means being backed by the industry’s most experienced and knowledgeable DMS provider in the industry.

Our Commitment to Contractor Success