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Washington County mayor says FEMA design approvals moving Cherokee Road rebuild toward construction; residents press for timeline
Summary
A Washington County resident asked commissioners for a firm start date for road reconstruction. County Mayor Randy said FEMA has approved moving key projects into design with TDOT and the highway department, and officials expect the first section to be bid soon; permanent obligations and reimbursements remain pending.
A Washington County resident told commissioners he and his neighbors still lack a firm start date for rebuilding a damaged county road, saying the delay is preventing them from finishing homes and restoring driveways.
County Mayor Randy said the county is making “reasonable progress” with federal and state partners and that design work is now under way with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the county highway department. He said the county expects to advertise the first contract for bid soon and that construction on the first section could take about eight weeks once a contractor begins.
The resident, identifying himself at the podium as Bob Lehi of 318 Beaumont Road, said his household and neighbors remain effectively landlocked and are relying on temporary easements from neighbors while waiting for a permanent road. “We’re here today to find out what we can about the…
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