Chattanooga Bypass Discussed

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) It’s been suggested that Chattanooga might need a bypass highway for trucks, but TDOT officials say not right now.

TDOT is dealing with a serious funding crunch with the Federal Highway Administration.

There are no new projects in the 3 year plan.

Right now officials say they are just maintaining the highways that they have.

Jennifer Flynn with TDOT says, "I have heard this idea that was put out there by ‘Thrive 2055’ and right now I can tell you that the Tennessee Department of Transportation doesn’t have anything like that on the books at this moment. It’s more of a concept at this time."

Officials do say it’s a good idea though.