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County committee told Drakes Creek road project estimate rose; members ask Hendersonville to share overages

5535305 · August 5, 2025
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Sumner County staff reported an increased construction estimate for SR 258 (Drakes Creek) that would raise the county’s share unless Metropolitan Planning Organization funding covers 80 percent; the committee asked that the city of Hendersonville share any overages.

Sumner County staff told the General Operations Committee on Aug. 4 that a TDOT project for SR 258 in the Drakes Creek area has a substantially higher updated estimate and the county could be responsible for about $1.8 million under the current estimate. Planning staff told the committee the work may qualify for Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) funding that would limit the county’s share to 20…

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