Proposed Easement on Guntersville Reservoir for the Alabama Department of Transportation

TVA is considering a request to grant a permanent easement over approximately 30.49 acres on Guntersville Reservoir at Tennessee River Mile 385.0 (left bank) in Jackson County, Alabama.  The Alabama Department of Transportation has requested a permanent easement to increase the width of the right-of-way of Highway 35 to support the construction of additional lanes.  TVA is seeking public comment prior to a final decision on the easement request.

TVA is interested in receiving comments regarding the action’s potential to affect the environment or historic properties and identifying any other issues associated with this request.  Any comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record and will be available for public inspection.  All written comments on this proposed action must be received on or before December 31, 2022.  Written comments may be mailed to the address below or emailed to msweda@tva.gov.