Mayor Wamp proposes funds to fix trouble spots like Hunter Road in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has released his plan to improve road conditions in the unincorporated areas.
Poor roads, particularly Hunter Road in the Ooltewah area, have been a common complaint from residents who don’t want more housing built in their area.
The mayor is proposing spending almost $6 million from the general fund to address safety improvements.
He says that number will increase to $8 million with grants.
The money will go to 11 projects across the county.
“After thorough analysis, we identified roadways where increased traffic has created safety concerns in high growth areas of the county,” said Mayor Wamp. “The County Road Improvements Fund, which grew out of Commissioner Highlander’s advocacy, represents the county’s commitment to public safety and fiscal responsibility as we continue to experience high levels of growth in unincorporated parts of Hamilton County.”
Four of the projects will target Hunter Road.
Eleven initial projects to be addressed:
- Hunter Road at Lebron Sterchi Drive (near Wallace A. Smith & Hunter Middle School): Safety
improvements & congestion relief - Hunter Road at the curve near Crooked Creek Drive: Safety improvements
- Hunter Road at Bell Mill Road: Realignment & safety/access improvements
- Hunter Road from Highway 58 to Lee Highway: Safety improvements
- Snow Hill Road at Short Tail Springs: Safety improvements
- Hilltop Drive between Hunter Road and Volkswagen Drive: Congestion relief & improve connectivity
(provide connection between Exit 11 & Volkswagen Drive allowing drivers to bypass the interstate; better
access to Volkswagen & Enterprise South for Ooltewah residents) - Standifer Gap Road from Banks Road to Camp Road: Safety improvements
- Daisy Dallas Road from Harrison Lane to Hixson Pike: Safety improvements
- Middle Valley Road from Hixson Pike to Daisy Dallas Road: Safety improvements
- Middle Valley Road at Daisy Dallas Road: Safety improvements
- Middle Valley Road at Walnut Road: Realignment & safety improvements
The County Commission will vote on the plan next week.
