Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) A new bridge connecting Soddy-Daisy and Ooltewah across the Tennessee River is gaining momentum, with State Representative Greg Martin voicing his support for the idea.
Martin says the project could help ease traffic, improve emergency response times, and provide a boost to the local economy. He has been meeting with residents about the proposal and plans to raise the idea with gubernatorial candidates.
“There’s a lot of growth that’s happening in the unincorporated areas,” Martin said. “You would relieve a lot of pressure off of the dam and the C.B. Robinson Bridge, but also you would have a tremendous economic boom for the region.”…