A major Tennessee transportation project aimed at easing chronic traffic congestion between Dade County and Chattanooga is expected to cost significantly more than originally planned, according to state transportation officials.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) says the long-discussed Interstate 24 widening and interchange improvement project remains a priority, even as projected costs continue to rise.
During Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s recent State of the County address, TDOT Commissioner Will Reid said the estimated cost to improve the Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 27 interchange near downtown Chattanooga — commonly referred to as the Moccasin Bend Widening Project — has increased by approximately $300 million…