Sevier County residents will soon have smoother travels with the opening of the new Grassy Branch Bridge in Pittman Center. TDOT Regional Director/Assistant Chief Engineer Steve Borden is scheduled to stand with state and local officials, including Senator Steve Southerland and Representative Dale Carr to celebrate the bridge's completion. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated tomorrow, marking the culmination of the project's development.
According to an announcement from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the event is set to start at 10:00 a.m. ET and is expected to last approximately 25 minutes. Joining the list of officials are Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters, and Pittman Center Mayor Jerry Huskey, who will be in attendance to mark the significance of the new infrastructure to the community.
The ribbon cutting takes place at 506 Emerts Cove Road, a spot that locals are hoping will benefit from the bridge's ability to facilitate transportation and connectivity. Details about the bridge's construction, such as the total cost and the time taken for completion, were not immediately available, but the attendance of such prominent figures signals the project's importance to the region.
The new Grassy Branch Bridge is expected to enhance safety, and aid in economic development by improving access for businesses and tourism in Pittman Center, a town known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Residents interested in witnessing the ceremonial opening can find more information on the event on the Tennessee Department of Transportation's website.
