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Knoxville drivers voice traffic frustrations as city studies downtown, South Knoxville connections

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From morning traffic backups to game-day congestion, drivers traveling between Downtown and South Knoxville say getting across the Tennessee River can be frustrating. Now, as the City of Knoxville studies ways to improve transportation between the two areas, residents are s…

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  1. WATE Knoxville

    How should Knoxville improve connections between Downtown and South Knoxville? (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — There's a bit of a hurdle for those travelling between Downtown Knoxville and South Knoxville: A large, flowing river right in your way. While the city has multiple bridges across the Tennessee River, it is looking to improve connectivity and is asking residents for input.

  2. WATE Knoxville

    Knoxville drivers voice traffic frustrations as city studies downtown, South Knoxville connections (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From morning traffic backups to game-day congestion, drivers traveling between Downtown and South Knoxville say getting across the Tennessee River can be frustrating. Now, as the City of Knoxville studies ways to improve transportation between the two areas, residents are s…

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