The Tennessee Department of Transportation recently finalized a performance-based maintenance contract to enhance the safety, appearance, and reliability of more than 800 lane miles of roadway across Shelby and Fayette Counties.
[Above photo by Tennessee DOT]
The five-year contract – awarded to DCS Asset Maintenance, LLC – covers key interstate routes including I-40, I-55, I-240, and I-269, as well as State Routes 300 and 385. The agreement took effect in January, with on-the-ground work scheduled to begin on April 5.
“This performance-based maintenance partnership reflects our commitment to providing cleaner, safer, and more reliable roadways across West Tennessee,” said Will Reid, commissioner of the Tennessee DOT, in a statement. “This $60 million investment – made possible by Governor [Bill] Lee and the General Assembly – will bring meaningful improvements for motorists traveling through Shelby and Fayette Counties.”
[Editor’s note: Reid recently participated in a knowledge session at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 2026 Washington Briefing that examined how many states are working to assume more National Environmental Policy Act or NEPA responsibilities from the federal government.]
The new partnership, with the option for two additional two-year extensions, tasks DCS with delivering a wide range of high-quality, routine roadway maintenance services, Tennessee DOT said. DCS will provide mowing, litter removal, pothole repairs, sweeping, drainage improvements, guardrail repairs, signage upkeep, graffiti removal, snow and ice response, and 24/7 incident support, the agency added.
Under this performance-based model, DCS is required to meet Tennessee DOT-defined standards so as to ensure reliable and consistent roadway maintenance – all while allowing the agency’s crews to focus on broader system improvements and long-term infrastructure needs.
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