Lincoln County has announced the dedication of a new 1,200-foot bridge over the Elk River and the naming of its connecting road in memory of former County Mayor Peggy Bevels.
In a news update posted November 10, the county described a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by residents, state representatives and local officials.
The county says the new crossing provides an additional route across the river and improves emergency access. The $14 million bridge project was funded through a state and federal partnership under Tennessee’s IMPROVE Act. Local road connections were supported through the American Rescue Plan, according to the announcement.
The connecting road is named Peggy Bevels Drive. The county identified Bevels as its first and only female county mayor and credited her advocacy with helping advance the long-planned infrastructure improvements.
The county has also posted a video of the dedication with its announcement.
Read Lincoln County’s announcement and watch the dedication video.
Image: 931Go AI-generated editorial illustration. Does not depict the actual Elk River bridge or dedication ceremony.
