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Commission advances developer‑funded Westland Drive turn‑lane project amid litigation concerns
Summary
The commission approved a $48,000 civil design contract and an MOU with West Knox Developers to construct a left‑turn lane on Westland Drive tied to the Westland Oaks subdivision; some commissioners expressed concern that pending litigation could delay improvements and recorded abstentions or passes on related votes.
Knox County commissioners approved a civil design contract and a separate memorandum of understanding for road improvements on Westland Drive connected to the Westland Oaks subdivision.
Resolution 405 authorized a $48,000 civil design contract with Robert G. Campbell & Associates to design a left‑turn lane from Westland Drive onto Ridge Climber Road. Director of Engineering and Public Works Jim Snowden said the project met required engineering steps and that an earlier vested approval allowed the developer to move forward with a…
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