A request for investigation has been made regarding a major contract. State Rep. John Ray Clemmons is seeking a review of the deal, which involves a 50-year agreement worth $9.2 billion. The contract is for the construction and operation of toll lanes.
The matter was previously brought to the attention of the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, but it was determined that they lacked the authority to investigate. The request is now being handled by the Comptroller's Division of Investigations.
Further details about the contract and the investigation are available from the source. The contract is part of a larger effort to pursue public-private partnerships in transportation.
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