Tellico River Road Work

Release Date: Jul 17, 2014

Contact(s): Gary Hubbard (423) 476-9700

TELLICO PLAINS, TENN (July 15, 2014) – U.S. Forest Service officials at the Cherokee National Forest say that while work is being done along the Tellico River Road (FS 210) visitors can expect traffic delays of up to 30 minutes. Work on the road will begin between July 21 & 28 and be completed by late September or early October.

The road work is being accomplished with special funding from the Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP)and with Secure Rural Schools Act (SRS) Title II funds. The FLTP provides funds for roads that access Federal property that is owned and maintained by Federal land management agencies.   Monroe County contributes to the SRS Title II for projects that benefit public land – Cherokee National Forest.

The work includes:

• Replacement of small diameter culverts between the state fish hatchery & the NC/TN state line
• Pavement repairs near Spivey Cove, Davis Branch, & Holder Cove Campgrounds
• Slope repairs:
  • approx. 0.5 miles West of Bald River Falls
  • between Bald River Falls & Baby Falls
• Repairs to several parking areas along Tellico River road
• Asphalt resurfacing between Birch Branch & Holder Cove Campgrounds

There will be periods of time when no work is taking place, but while work is being done, delays of up to 30 minutes may be expected.

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