Land-access dispute stalls developer-built bridge; county defers while urging private talks
The Wilson County Road Commission deferred action after developers, who have a contractor and permits, said a landowner is refusing the 850-square-foot access needed to finish a bridge project. Commissioners discussed eminent domain but voted to let private parties keep negotiating.
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Superintendent Steve Murphy told the Wilson County Road Commission on May 2 that developers were prepared to build a new bridge near the quarry but cannot finish work because a landowner has refused to grant access to a small parcel needed for stream regrading.
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