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TPO board approves $10 million in local STBG funds to advance Pellissippi Parkway right-of-way
Summary
The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board approved a $10 million Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (L‑STBG) allocation to advance right‑of‑way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension as part of a Statewide Partnership Program application.
The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board voted Sept. 24 to allocate $10 million in L‑STBG funds to advance right‑of‑way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension under the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Statewide Partnership Program (SPP).
Why it matters: The funds are intended to accelerate right‑of‑way acquisition ahead of the TDOT 10‑year plan schedule, protecting corridor land and helping preserve project feasibility as development increases along the corridor.
Board presentation and partners: Craig (TPO staff) described the project history and the request to advance the right‑of‑way…
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