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Road Committee weighs Mowery Road closure and Eagle Creek subdivision concerns; approves speed reduction and an easement
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Summary
At its Oct. 16 meeting the Bradley County Road Committee debated safety improvements on Mowery Road NW (some residents urged closure), approved reducing the speed limit on Blue Grass Circle from 25 mph to 15 mph, granted an easement to replace a sewer line to support development, and heard homeowner requests that the county require a bond to correct incomplete work in Eagle Creek subdivision.
The Bradley County Road Committee met on Oct. 16, 2025 and discussed several safety and infrastructure issues raised by residents and developers.
Residents and property owners around Mowery Road NW described steep topography, blind curves and near-miss incidents when exiting driveways. Rodney and Bonita Broadnax submitted a written statement supporting closure of a portion of the road, saying closure "would meaningfully reduce through-traffic and help prevent future accidents." Some residents opposed closure because it could affect emergency access; others favored closure to reduce traffic. County staff said the department lacks the 80 feet of right-of-way required for a turnaround and that creating one would require a survey and donation of private land.
The committee approved a request to lower the speed limit on Blue Grass Circle from 25 mph to 15 mph (motion passed 3–0). The committee also granted an easement to allow a developer to replace an existing 6-inch sewer line running through county property with an 8-inch line; Cleveland Utilities will assume ownership of the upgraded line after conversion.
Members discussed deficiencies in Eagle Creek subdivision pavement and drainage. A site letter from engineering firm UES noted areas where the surface course was not installed and observed binder- course pavement distress and ponding. UES recommended asphalt coring and subgrade evaluation and said "the surface course for the last phase of the subdivision needs to be installed." Residents asked the county to require a surety bond or letter of credit to guarantee corrective work; county staff said the subdivision’s private-road status and the developer’s obligations will determine next steps. Contractors involved in earlier paving work provided records stating that portions of the work were completed and paid for.
The committee lacked a full quorum for some actions but committed to further legal and procedural review and to provide property owners with detailed instructions for petitions or road abandonment where required.