Snow Hill Road Safety Upgrade Push | Chattanooga News

A tragic student death at Ooltewah High School last year has sparked a major push by Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp for a $2 million safety upgrade at the Snow Hill Road and Short Tail Springs Road intersection — the county’s first major project funded by its new Roads Improvement Fund. While commissioners agree improvements like turn lanes and road widening are long overdue, heated debate centers on who pays: developers whose projects add more traffic, or taxpayers. Development Director Nathan Janeway and Commissioner Lee Helton argue that rezoning requests should mandate upgrades and secure bonds to ensure completion. Commissioner David Sharpe also calls for state funding to bridge the growing gap between road needs and available resources. The vote is set for August 19 — and this could be just the start of safer streets as Hamilton County expands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fca8d0ce7ea5356