Project: Corridor J, Appalachia

Summary

Corridor J is part of the Appalachian Development Highway System, running from the end of Interstate 124 in Chattanooga, Tennessee north to Interstate 75 in London, Kentucky.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Widening
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 21,218
Length (mi) 243.50
Economic Distress 1.34
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 74
Population Growth Rate (%) 0.8%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 0.7%
Market Size 29,384
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 110.2360
Topography 17

Geography

Region Southeast
State KY
County Laurel, Pulaski, Wayne, Clinton, Cumberland
City None
Urban/Class Level Rural
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System None

Timing

Initial Study Date 1969
Post Construction Study Date 1995
Construction Start Date 1970
Construction End Date 1984
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 1970
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $56,500,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $532,147,400

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

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Impacts

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Case Location

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Narrative

Corridor J, Appalachia

Attachments

ADHS Economic Impact Studies