Wamp administration proposes $5.8 million boost to county road improvement fund
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Wamp administration is proposing a $5.8 million investment to continue its dedicated County Roads Improvement Fund that was first launched in 2024.
The renewed funding would support major road upgrades not covered by the county’s routine maintenance budget.
Mayor Weston Wamp said the initiative targets long-overdue infrastructure needs across Hamilton County.
“By committing these funds again, we’re setting a new standard/raising the bar for how Hamilton County invests in the roads our residents rely on every day. Continuing this initiative allows us to not just patch problems, but pave the way for the future.”
-Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp
The proposed investment includes proposed projects in high-traffic areas, such as:
- Design for the expansion of Hilltop Drive between Hunter Road and Volkswagen Drive
- Capacity upgrades to East Brainerd Road from Cherokee Valley Road to Bentwood Cove Drive
- A new roundabout at East Brainerd Road and London Lane
- A new roundabout at Thrasher Pike and Gann Road
- Capacity and safety improvements to Sam Powell Trail
- Bridge replacement on Boy Scout Road over North Chickamauga Creek
- Culvert replacement at Standifer Gap and Bill Reed Road
- Road reclamation for Fuller Road
- Road reclamation for Daisy Dallas Road
- Stormwater upgrades to Montlake Road
- Subgrade repairs to Thatch Road
“I appreciate Mayor Wamp’s commitment to improving the roads in my district and throughout Hamilton County. Investments like these are critical to relieving congestion, improving safety, and strengthening infrastructure throughout the county.”
-Commissioner Lee Helton, District 7
Since 2022, the county has paved 188 lane miles, backed by $19.4 million in local, state, and federal funds.
The Hamilton County Commission is scheduled to vote on the proposed allocation at the next meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
