Category: Projects

A picture showing a sidewalk under construction on Watauga Avenue, with men working in protective vests, a roller machine, and traffic cones along the road.

FY 2024 Annual Listing of Obligated Projects

Each year, the Johnson City MTPO publishes a listing of all of the federal funds that have been obligated. What does obligated mean?…

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A picture of the newly realigned intersection of West Elk Avenue in Elizabethton, with new pavement, lines, and traffic cones still visible.

Why do projects take so long?

In our region, the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) is responsible for the planning for all transportation….

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A picture of Knob Creek Road, with the one-lane tunnel under CSX Railroad, with several cars waiting at a traffic signal for permission to go.

History of the Knob Creek Road project

Have you ever wondered about the history of the Knob Creek Road project? The one-lane tunnel located at the intersection of Knob Creek Road, West Mountainview Road, and…

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