Council splits over phasing and scope for Rock Springs Road intersection work
Engineers proposed focusing design funds on the Rock Springs/Old Nashville intersection and deferring a longer phase that would require substantial right-of-way and utility relocation; some council members warned delaying the northern phase increases long-term costs and traffic congestion, while staff said concentrating on the intersection accelerates delivery of the most critical improvements.
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Gresham Smith and town staff brought an amendment to refine design and right-of-way work for the Rock Springs/Old Nashville project. Charles, the project lead, explained that phase 1 will concentrate on the intersection improvements from Needham Drive to Austin Lee Drive and that an optional phase 2 north to Cedar Grove Road was being deferred to keep right-of-way and utility relocation scope manageable.
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