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Council approves land swap to advance north–south connector road
Summary
The council unanimously approved a property exchange (0.8 acres traded for an 8‑acre parcel) to secure the terminal right‑of‑way for a planned north–south connector linking Medcrest Drive to the Physicians Way area; the swap aims to free developable acreage for future sale or uses.
The Crestview City Council unanimously approved a negotiated land exchange to advance a planned north–south connector road that will provide an alternate route parallel to Highway 85. Council approved trading a roughly 0.8‑acre parcel the city had acquired on Brookmeade (originally acquired for Brookmeade/Redstone realignment) plus a small cash difference for an 8‑acre parcel near Crossham Street that will serve as the connector’s terminal point at Medcrest Drive.
City staff said the land swap will allow the new roadway to connect to Medcrest and continue past the four‑story medical building toward Physicians Way, creating a parallel connector that will permit drivers to travel from City Hall to restaurants such as Texas Roadhouse without using Highway 85. Staff described the southern portion of the 8‑acre parcel as largely undevelopable and said the north portion contains roughly 2.5–3 developable acres that the city could resell or use for facilities (staff discussed potential future uses such as animal control during project planning).
Why it matters: The swap is part of the city’s broader plan to relieve congestion on Highway 85 by adding parallel connectivity. Council members said the city had obtained the Brookmeade parcel for earlier realignment work and no longer needs the small remainder; exchanging the parcel for the 8‑acre tract aligns property ownership with the connectivity plan and may produce sellable developable acreage once the road alignment is finalized.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with right‑of‑way negotiation and design work for the connector. The council approved the property transaction unanimously; staff did not provide a purchase price in the public record but described the exchange terms and that a modest cash adjustment would accompany the transfer.
