Final bridge completed on Missing Link section of Foothills Parkway

WALLAND, Tenn. (WATE) - A project more than 50 years in the making is now done, and will be open to the public on Saturday. The piece of the Foothills Parkway known as the "Missing Link" is now completed. It offers breathtaking sights.
"This parkway offers unparalleled views of the highest peaks of the Smokies," said park spokesperson Dana Soehn. "We have been waiting to open this section between Walland and Wears Valley for 52 years."
The final bridge is finished, connecting two pieces of the Parkway to form 72 miles winding through the mountains.

 

Great I will be there in May. But already half it's life over 50 years already used up.
" The bridge is designed to hold strong for the next 100 years. "
Wish I had known of this last week . Would have rode down. Made plans with Grandchildren this week end already.

 

a reason to go back....!!!!

 

 

Wow, we were just up there. Did not know they were even working on it. Looked like it had be abandoned for years.

 

I took it the bridge is new (and has 100 year lifespan), but the planning and routing took so long.

Def pumped to see it when I'm back out that way. Great riding area.

 

My wife and I go down there every couple of years and always take a detour through the foothills pkwy!

 

 

cant wait to ride that on the next trip up their in May

 

Looks like I'll have to make a quick trip over this spring just to check it out. Killboy video did have some amazing views compared to most of the other roads over there.