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Round Lake Road Extension right-of-way

Summary

The county is spending $2.749 million to buy right-of-way from Wolf Branch LLC for the Round Lake Road Extension — one piece of a future north-south connector to SR 44. Commissioner Morris pushed back on the cost versus eminent domain.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$2,749,000 total, half grant-funded, out of impact-fee funded right-of-way budgets.

✅Who benefits

Drivers in District 4 get a future north-south connection relieving Britt and Wolf Branch roads.

⚠️Who could be affected

Commissioner Morris argued taxpayers bear escalating right-of-way costs as growth drives up prices.

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