From west of Ocoee River to SR-68 near Ducktown
Project Overview
- • The results are in! View the results of the Economics and Business surveys.
- • View our latest project newsletter to learn more about the six alternatives being recommended for further study.
Welcome to the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s official Corridor K /US 64 website. US 64/Corridor K is a route on the Appalachian Development Highway System which starts at I-75 near Cleveland, Tennessee and ends near Dillsboro, North Carolina. The portion of Corridor K lying within the study area is part of the Ocoee Scenic Byway, which was designated as the nation’s first National Forest Scenic Byway. It is also a Tennessee Scenic Parkway.
In the study area, US 64/Corridor K has numerous transportation problems, including roadway deficiencies (e.g., lack of shoulders and guardrails, susceptibility to rockslides) and safety issues (e.g., inadequate sight distance, sharp curves). The proposed project is needed to address these issues and ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient east-west transportation route from just west of the Ocoee River to SR 68 near Ducktown.
Current Planning Studies
In spring 2010, TDOT completed a corridor-level planning analysis for this section of US 64/Corridor K. This analysis was summarized in a Transportation Planning Report (TPR) 
.The TPR evaluates various transportation options for improving the US 64/Corridor K corridor in the project area. The TPR process provided an opportunity to integrate both technical information and community input early in project planning.
Fieldwork Update
The Corridor K project team has been out in the study area collecting information on a variety of resources. This spring and summer, we have:
This information will be used to analyze the study alternatives in more detail. Information collected will be summarized in technical reports and the Draft EIS, which will be made available for public review. The project team will continue fieldwork through early 2012.
- documented community facilities, including parks and recreational amenities
- identified viewsheds, viewpoints, overlooks and scenic areas
- conducted studies on bats, pine snakes, crayfish, and aquatic and terrestrial snails
- documented the location of over 100 water bodies (e.g., rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands)
- collected water samples to study existing water quality
- identified over 500 species of plants
Currently, the project is entering a more detailed stage of environmental review. An environmental document, called an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), is being prepared in accordance with federal guidelines. The EIS will provide comprehensive information about the project’s purpose and need, proposed plans, and potential environmental, social, and economic effects. Public input will be gathered throughout the development of the EIS.
We Need Your Input
We appreciate your comments. Please let us know what you think about the US 64/Corridor K project. Visit our Contact Us page to submit comments and/or sign-up for the project mailing address.
Quick links
Project Library: View the TPR and other project-related documents.
Project Timeline: Learn about the key project milestones and schedule.
Corridor K Project Map
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