FARRAGUT, Tenn. — Knoxville leaders cut the ribbon and opened a new boardwalk under the bridges on Northshore Drive, as part of a large project meant to create more trails and greenways in the Farragut area.
The project costs $2 million and is meant to build more pathways for people near The Cove at Concord Park, helping improve pedestrian safety on Northshore Drive located nearby. It is also meant to connect residents in the area to the park systems in a safe way.
"It's more than just walking. It's biking, it's scooters, it's ADA access for people in wheelchairs," said Larsen Jay, a Knox County Commissioner who spearheaded the project.
Leaders of the project said the new boardwalk helps open up three different land tracks that crews have been building trails on.
The opening marked phase three of four for the project. The final phase of the project focuses on improving the greenway from the park to the Choto Rd. roundabout.