ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Alcoa is set to open a Costco and a Holiday Inn, and while some people are excited for the additions, others are concerned about all the extra traffic.

The city said roads in the development area, known as Spring Brook Farm, already has pre-designed roads to help ease with traffic flow.

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“One of the most important points is that traffic control isn’t something being added later — it’s already built into the current roadway design," the city’s Facebook page states.

However, some residents took to social media to express their concerns, including parents who are worried about the extra traffic near Alcoa Middle and Alcoa High, which are just down

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