A Traffic Study In Bristol Virginia Is Underway To Help Head Off The Potential Impact Of The Hard Rock Casino & Resort. Casino Officials Hired An Independent Traffic Analysis Firm To Complete A Study Of Gate City Highway And The Surrounding Routes In Order To Come Up With A New Traffic Pattern. The Data From The Study Is Expected To Be Released In The Fall. The Information Will Also Be Shared With The Virginia Department Of Transportation Since The New Casino Is So Close To Interstate 81.