The department has full power, in conformity with the rules and regulations made or to be made by any officer or agency of the federal government authorized to make rules under any act of congress granting funds for the construction of roads, or rules made or to be made by the department, to make all plans and specifications for the building of each particular road or bridge to be constructed under its direction, to make all contracts for the construction of the road or bridge, and to supervise and superintend the construction of the road or bridge.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 54 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
§ 54-5-103. Chapter Definitions
§ 54-5-105. Attorneys General to Represent Department
§ 54-5-106. Judgments and Expenses in Condemnation Cases Paid Out of County General Funds
§ 54-5-109. Plans and Specifications and Contracts for Building Each Road or Bridge Authorized
§ 54-5-112. County Legislative Bodies Must Authorize Payment by Counties
§ 54-5-113. Contracts to Be Written and Signed
§ 54-5-115. Bonds to Accompany Bids
§ 54-5-116. Opening Bids and Awarding Contracts
§ 54-5-120. Inspection, Approval and Acceptance of Work to Be Specified
§ 54-5-122. Full Settlement With Contractor
§ 54-5-130. Counties Required to Contribute Proportionally for Construction of Highways
§ 54-5-133. Eradication and Control of Noxious Weeds
§ 54-5-137. Elimination of Hazardous Right-of-Way Conditions
§ 54-5-141. Highway Rights-of-Way — Retention for Scenic or Environmental Purposes