Follow-up to Karelia, Russia
As follow-up to the very successful visit to Karelia, Russia in 2007, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of International Programs (OIP), invited four Russian officials from the Republic of Karelia Ministry of Construction to the United States to meet with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) representatives. This visit is part of a technology exchange program between Karelia, Russia, the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the FHWA. At this visit TDOT and the Ministry signed a collaboration program that summarizes the technology exchange activities for the next two years. Areas of focus include highway maintenance, contract management, incident management, construction materials and technology.
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Photos from the Visit
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Karelian Delegation, TDOT officials and FHWA staff member visit the SR-840 construction site, Williamson County, Tennessee
Karelian delegation members and Paul Degges, TDOT Chief Engineer, on a site visit of the SR-840 construction site in Williamson County, Tennessee. From left to right: Nikolay Makarov - JSC "Karelstroimakhanizatsiya" Director General; Pavel Chernov, Prime Minister, Republic of Karelia; Valery Momotov, Deputy Prime Minister, Republic of Karelia; Paul Degges, Chief Engineer, TDOT; Alexey Markov, Chief Division, Ministry of Construction
Russian Delegation members touring the Roadtec Plant, Astec Industries, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Karelian Delegation, TDOT officials and FHWA staff member visit the SR-96 with the Natchez Trace signature bridge in the background. Williamson County, Tennessee
Russian Delegation meeting with Governor Phil Bredesen, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner Gerald Nicely and Paul Degges- Chief Engineer for TDOT
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen (right) and Pavel Chernov- - Prime Minister, Republic of Karelia (left) exchanging official gifts during a meet and greet in the governor's conference room
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