NHX BREAKOUT PROJECTS
Several initiatives connected to the NHX project will improve local mobility and make travel safer while the broader NHX project continues to move through planning and development. These initiatives are being advanced as standalone projects to take advantage of current funding opportunities and to allow the community to enjoy their benefits sooner.
West Section
NW Washington Roundabouts
Located at the intersections of NW Washington, W. Elkton, and North B Street, this project will reconfigure two traditional intersections into roundabouts to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. New sidewalks and a shared-use path will also be constructed to provide safer travel routes for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Estimated Cost: $7M
Status: Funded; construction is scheduled to begin in 2027
West Section
North B Street Improvements at Rhea and Gordon Avenues
Located immediately northeast of the Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill Conference Center, this project includes constructing a new roundabout at the North B Street/Rhea Avenue intersection and other improvements to reduce congestion and improve local access. A sidewalk and/or shared-use path will also be constructed for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Estimated Cost: $7M
Status: Funded; construction scheduled to begin in 2030
West Section
NHX River Crossing
Extending across the Great Miami River from North B Street near Rhea Avenue to US 127 at North 2nd Street, the new NHX bridge will have four travel lanes (two in each direction) to better support current and future traffic needs. The project also includes a new roundabout on the east side of the river crossing, at US 127 and North 2nd Street.
A sidewalk and/or shared-use path will be included on the bridge and along its approaches to give pedestrians and bicyclists an easier and safer option for crossing the river and connecting with downtown Hamilton, local neighborhoods, the Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill & Conference Center, the Hamilton Beltline Recreational Trail and the Great Miami River Trail.
Estimated Cost: $34M (includes $2M for design)
Status: $450K was received in 2026 for design; an application for an additional $1M for design funding was submitted in early 2026. A determination is expected in fall 2026. Right-of-way and construction funding has not yet been requested.
East Section
Princeton Rd and Hampshire Drive Roundabout
This project will change the intersection of Princeton Road and Hampshire Drive to a single roundabout to improve local traffic flow and travel safety. New sidewalks will be constructed to provide safe travel routes for pedestrians. (When the East Section of the NHX is constructed, this roundabout will be modified to connect with the new NHX road.)
Estimated Cost: $7.1M
Status: An application for funding has been submitted; a determination is anticipated in October 2026