The City of Hamilton and surrounding areas of Butler County have been experiencing a resurgence of economic growth and redevelopment. While these changes have had a positive impact on jobs and progress, they have also added strain on local roadways and travel routes.
The BCTID and the City of Hamilton have already completed multiple transportation improvements throughout the city and nearby areas to reduce congestion and improve travel safety. Now, we are working in coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to plan the next effort: the North Hamilton Crossing (NHX).
NHX Project Goals
The North Hamilton Crossing project has been in the Butler County Thoroughfare plan since 2007 and is a priority in the city’s Plan Hamilton. Goals include:
• Improve mobility and reduce congestion
• Improve the safety of those traveling by car, bike, on foot, or other means
• Improve connections between the east and west sides of Hamilton
• Make travel across the Great Miami River easier
• Explore opportunities to improve and expand sidewalks and bike paths and improve public transportation options
• Support growth and redevelopment
NHX Project Location
The NHX study area extends between NW Washington Blvd. and North B St. on the west side of the Great Miami River, and US 127 (North 3rd St.), SR 4 (Erie Blvd.), and SR 129 at Hampshire Dr. on the east side, all north of SR 129/High St. Possible route alternatives are located within this area.
Timing
The NHX project is currently in the early planning stages and a route for the project is not yet known. The project development process will take several years to complete. At that time, it’s expected that construction will be completed in phases due to the scale of the project:
· Phase 1 will extend Northwest Washington Blvd. over the Great Miami River to intersect with State Route 127
· Phase 2 will cross over the railroad and continue on to intersect with State Route 4
· Phase 3 will then proceed to a connection with State Route 129
Construction timing for each phase will depend on when funding is secured. As such, construction may not occur in the order listed above.
More detailed information about NHX can be found on the North Hamilton Crossing website by clicking below.
