SR-40, from near parking area of east parksville boat ramp to near SR-30 excluding LM 9.19 - 9.69 (corridor K TA locations #10 & #12) - construction

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1.0 million to the Tennessee Department of Transportation on November 4, 2025, under the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) program (CFDA 20.229) for construction improvements on State Route 40 in Tennessee. The project encompasses spot improvements including roadway widening from two lanes to three lanes, roadway realignment, and rockfall mitigation along a designated corridor segment, excluding linear miles 9.19 through 9.69. The work extends from the parking area near the East Parksville Boat Ramp to near State Route 30 and is scheduled for completion by November 1, 2030.

The ADHS program, jointly administered by the FHWA and the Appalachian Regional Commission, funds construction and improvement projects on designated development highway corridors across 13 Appalachian states. This award represents formula-based funding apportioned to Tennessee under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which dedicates $250 million annually (less 1.5% for FHWA administrative costs) through fiscal year 2026 to accelerate completion of ADHS corridor improvements that support economic development in the Appalachian region.

Project description

Spot improvements: widening from 2 lanes to 3 lanes, roadway realignment, and rockfall mitigation, excluding LM 9.19 - LM 9.69.