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Volkswagen readies for final link of ‘Yellow Brick Road’

Part of the Yellow Brick Road finished last year off Highway 58 near Clark Road remains closed. Eventually, it will connect with new section of roadway, opening up a more direct connection between Highway 58 and I-75.
Part of the Yellow Brick Road finished last year off Highway 58 near Clark Road remains closed. Eventually, it will connect with new section of roadway, opening up a more direct connection between Highway 58 and I-75. Part of the Yellow Brick Road finished last year off Highway 58 near Clark Road remains closed. Eventually, it will connect with new section of roadway, opening up a more direct connection between Highway 58 and I-75.

By Mike Pare 4 min read

Completing the Yellow Brick Road

Completing the Yellow Brick Road› Early 2016 — VW works with engineering firm on modifying its plant truck logistics area near planned road route› Summer 2016 — Right of way acquisition› 2017 — Construction contract let› 2019 — Road to openSource: Tennessee Department of Transportation

Volkswagen is readying for the final link of the so-called Yellow Brick Road that will offer motorists, and some VW suppliers, the most direct connection between Interstate 75 and Highway 58.

The automaker’s Chattanooga plant is changing up a truck logistics site to prep for the new five-lane public road that will run behind VW’s supplier park, according to officials.

“It will make that final connection,” said City Engineer Bill Payne.

The proposed artery was dubbed the Yellow Brick Road by planners years ago as a take-off from the movie “The Wizard of Oz” in which the golden trail led to the magical Emerald City.