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Williamson County moves ahead on $2 million maintenance plan, starts design phase for Wolf Creek Overpass improvements
Summary
The Williamson County Board approved a county maintenance resolution covering about $2,000,000 in fuel-tax-funded work and agreed to begin environmental and design phases for ITEC-funded improvements at the Wolf Creek Overpass, including a multiuse bike trail; county match and schedule were discussed.
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to fund county highway maintenance that the highway department said amounts to approximately $2,000,000 from fuel-tax expenditures.
George, a highway department representative, told the board the maintenance funds will cover supplies, equipment and labor for routine operations and called out small improvements and shoulder work on narrow stretches of road. "It's approximately $2,000,000," he said as he described the scope of day-to-day operations and repairs.
The board also approved an improvements resolution tied to an ITEC traffic-enhancement grant for the Wolf Creek Overpass in Carterville. George said the project will pave an unimproved stretch of road and add a multiuse bike trail on the east side of Wolf Creek to connect the Carterville loop to the refuge. He described the work as phases 1 and 2, covering environmental preliminary studies and design work; construction is expected in a later season after study and design are complete.
Commissioners discussed project timing and features, including drainage improvements and potential new culverts; George said drainage issues will be addressed in the study. The county noted a local match is required for the grant; staff indicated a 10% match in the application process and estimated the county portion accordingly.
The board moved the highway resolutions forward by motion during the meeting and recorded roll-call assent for the items. Next steps identified during the discussion include completing environmental studies and selecting a contractor for design and subsequent construction seasons.
The highway department items were presented to the board during the regular meeting; further design details and a formal contract award are expected to return to the board for approval.
