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Two potential routes have been identified for the proposed Sylva-Dillsboro
Southern Loop. The northern alternate would run from roughly Mockingbird
Lane on U.S. 23-441 south of Dillsboro, cross N.C. 107 just south
of Cope Creek Road and intersect U.S. 23-74 east of Sylva near
Blanton Branch. Estimated cost for construction and right-of-way
acquisition on the 6.3-mile segment is $193,800,000. The southern
alternate would leave U.S. 23-441 near Cagle Branch Road, cross
N.C. 107 near South River Road and intersect with U.S. 23-74 near
Blanton Branch. Estimated construction and right-of-way cost for
the 8.7-mile road is $227,400,000. Both alternates are proposed
as four-lane routes. The Jackson County Smart Road Alliance questions
the need for the proposed road. Their opinion article can be found
this week on page 5A.
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