[at-l] New Fontana Lake Road

[Slyatpct at aol.com (Slyatpct@aol.com)]

In a message dated 2/21/2006 3:48:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
RoksnRoots@aol.com writes:> 
> 
> Recently locals have raised the issue that the road should be built 
> in order to fulfill the promise. They site economic reasons saying they will 
> 
> benefit from the business brought to the area by the road.
> 

The southshore road serves the original intention of replacing the northshore 
road.  I wouldn't give them a dime, but since that's NOT an option it' looks 
like blackmail is.

Sly


> 
>      Environmentalists say the road will be hugely damaging to one of the 
> most remote sections of the Smokies. Noise from diesel engines will fill the 
> 
> area and surrounding Smokies Park.
> 
>      Locals responded that the government should make good on their word 
> no matter. However, they did say that a $52 million dollar settlement with 
> the local government would assuage their gripe.