FEMA announces incoming millions to fix, rebuild bridges in Carter, Greene counties

Federal disaster relief funds totaling $10.7 million will be used to restorate the two Poga Bridges in Carter County that extend over the Elk River.

The structures, both 230-feet long and built in 1957, washed out during hurricane flooding in September.

The projects also received $1 million in FEMA emergency protective measures shortly after the disaster.

Greene County also acquired FEMA funding of $4.6 million to demolish and build back the crossings of the Easterly Bridge that suffered terminal damage and was submerged during the flood.

(IMAGE: Published by Tennessee Emergency Management Agency / Official Facebook)