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December 11, 2007
Corridor K Economic Study Released
Corridor K continues to remain a concern for many in the hiking, conservation and environmental communities, not to mention hunters and fisherman. Concerns exist because of the potential impact of a new 25-mile, 4-lane highway that could potentially be constructed across the Cherokee National Forest near the Ocoee Gorge - east of Cleveland, Tennessee.
Today, Wilbur Smith Associates released a long awaited Economic Development and Transportation Summary related to the Corridor K project. While I have not yet had time to review this report in detail, I am making it available for concerned citizens to look at here.
Corridor K in a Global Economy: A Summary of the Economic Development and Transportation Study. (113 KB)
Stay tuned for more information about Corridor K as studies related to the project, including the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) are completed. This process will take several years to unfold, but we will follow along closely until our concerns are resolved.
In the meanwhile, please Join American Hiking Society. Your support helps us in our efforts to protect hiking trails and the natural areas that surround them.
Conservation | By Jeffrey Hunter | 08:39 AM
