KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Community members and leaders gathered at the Montgomery Cove Clubhouse on Thursday to talk about planned projects meant to keep pedestrians safe.
The projects focus on the area around Northshore Drive, in South Knoxville. It's called the Northshore Dr. Pedestrian Safety Project and is being done in four phases, according to officials.
The first phase focused on improvements to the Callaway Ridge Trailhead and the second phase focused on work on Concord Park. Both of those phases have been completed, according to County Commissioner Larsen Jay.
The third phase of the project included plans to build a new boardwalk under bridges on Northshore Drive, so pedestrians can cross safely. The final phase of the project will focus on improvements to the greenway from Cove Park to the Choto Roundabout.
During the meeting, they discussed timelines, budgets and layouts for the upcoming phase. Knox County Engineering and Public Works are expected to send notices in the mail to residents who live near where the boardwalk will be built.
