Not sure if this new road is open yet, but should be soon according to article

[Eck]

https://www.visitmysmokies.com/blog/smoky-mountains/missing-link-along-foothills-parkway-to-be-completed/

[Condor]

Looks like a fun ride Eck. Looks like photo-op porn. 'Course you're gonna post some pics when it does... :-)

[Venturous Randy]

The last couple times I have been thru the Wears Valley area going to Townsend, I noticed they appeared to be working on that area. They were paving the areas around the on ramps.

Randy