Information on SAFETEA-LU Section 1927

• Introduction
• The Corridors
• Origin of Section 1927
• Statutory Language
• Interstate Designation
• New Rural Interstates
• Travel Time Saving
• Travel Safety
• Construction Costs
• FAQs
• Procurement

Introduction

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) expects to carry out Section 1927 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) as directed by the law. Essentially this will result in a number of studies being completed on two highway corridors. One links Augusta, GA, Macon, GA, Columbus, GA, Montgomery, AL and Natchez, MS. It is referred to in the statute as the 14^th Amendment Highway. Some interested groups and individuals refer to this as "I-14". One links Savannah, GA, Augusta GA and Knoxville, TN. It is referred to in the statute as the 3^rd Infantry Division Highway. Some interested groups and individuals refer to this as "I-3". The FHWA prefers to use neither the term "I-14" nor the term "I-3". This is because the corridor is not designated as a future interstate. In addition since no preferred alignment for these highways has been established, the FHWA prefers to use the word 'corridor' when discussing these potential highways.