SR-40, from west of welcome valley road to east of the bridge over cloud branch (corridor k - TA location #3) - widen

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $2,872,660 to the Tennessee Department of Transportation on July 28, 2025, under the Appalachian Development Highway System (CFDA 23.003) program to fund highway infrastructure improvements on State Route (SR) 40. The project encompasses a shared use path, shoulder improvements, and the widening of the entire corridor segment to three lanes between West of Welcome Valley Road and East of the Bridge over Cloud Branch (Corridor K - TA Location #3). Additionally, the project includes replacement of the bridge structure over Cloud Branch. These improvements are designed to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate commerce within the Appalachian region by providing adequate access to areas with development potential.

The Appalachian Development Highway System program, administered by the Appalachian Regional Commission in coordination with FHWA, funds highway construction and reconstruction projects that remove barriers to economic development through corridor system improvements. This SR-40 project aligns with the program's objectives by addressing infrastructure deficiencies that have historically inhibited regional commerce and communication through comprehensive roadway widening, multimodal accommodation via the shared use path, and critical bridge infrastructure replacement.

Project description

This project will consist of a shared use path, shoulder improvements and widening entire project within the termini to 3 lanes, and replacement of the bridge over cloud branch.