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Commission considers $1.54 million design contract for Hilltop Drive extension to address congestion
Summary
Hamilton County staff presented a $1,535,620 design contract with Croix Engineers for extending Hilltop Drive to Volkswagen Drive near I-75; preliminary engineering suggests the project would relieve congestion at Exit 11 and Georgetown Road and the county hopes to use future state grant funds for construction.
Hamilton County commissioners reviewed a resolution authorizing the county mayor to execute a contract with Croix Engineers LLC for design services to extend Hilltop Drive to Volkswagen Drive adjacent to I-75 for an amount not to exceed $1,535,620.
County staff said the work covers design and environmental review, including coordination with the NEPA process, and that the county expects construction to be funded by future state grant funds. Todd Lehman, identified in the discussion as supporting the effort, said the preliminary engineering reports show the extension would provide congestion relief to Exit 11 and Georgetown Road and that the county aims to make the project shovel-ready for grant applications.
Commissioner Nathan Sharp asked for clarification on scope and scale, noting the $1.5 million is for engineering and environmental work. County staff described a preliminary cross section of two lanes with a center turn lane in places and the potential to widen to three lanes where commercial development occurs. Commissioner Highlander said the nearby city-approved Hilltop development — which he described as about 600 apartments — has created additional congestion and that a roundabout was discussed with the city engineer but rejected by the developer.
The transcript excerpt records the contract amount and staff descriptions of scope, NEPA coordination and the county’s intent to pursue state funding for construction. The provided excerpt does not include a recorded motion, vote tally or contract signature record.
