Over the weekend, crews completed work on Phase 1 of the Branch Hill-Guinea Pike widening project and reopened the northern end of Branch Hill-Guinea Pike and Cook Road.

Crews are now working on the southern end of Branch Hill-Guinea Pike and Weber Road. A detour has been put in place for through traffic. Access within the project area will be maintained for local property owners only.

Weather and underground utility issues caused our work on the northern end of Branch Hill-Guinea Pike and Cook Road to extend approximately two weeks longer than expected. We are working closely with our contractor to meet our original schedule, which calls for the completion of Phase 2 on Aug. 15. We are sensitive to the start of school in the area and are working to ensure a timely reopening of all roads. We will provide updates on our website and via social media as we move through Phase 2.

Once completed, a center turn lane will support smoother travel on Branch Hill-Guinea Pike and help to reduce potential accidents by separating turning traffic from through traffic. The addition of a new sidewalk will provide safer pedestrian access in the area, and drainage improvements will enhance stormwater management along the road and in surrounding subdivisions.

You can read more about this project and our work to improve safety and ease congestion on our website at GoClermont.org.