FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find out more in our FAQs below. General Relocation Questions What will the NHX look like? The NHX roadway will be a four-lane, boulevard-style road (two travel lanes in each direction) with a turn lane or landscaped median in the middle. It will have a speed limit of 35 mph and a sidewalk or shared-use path on each side. Crosswalks and bump-outs (where feasible) will be included at street corners to make crossing the street easier and safer.Below is a conceptual rendering of what portions of the NHX roadway could look like. When will construction start? Construction on Breakout Projects will start in the next few years (visit the Breakout Projects page for more information). Construction on the rest of NHX, however, will not begin for several years yet. The NHX will be built in stages, most likely as a series of smaller individual projects, due to the magnitude of cost. We’re currently focusing on the West Section due to the condition of the 100-year-old Black Street Bridge. West Section projects include local roadway improvements along North B Street and a new bridge across the Great Miami River. Once funding is secured, we’ll be able to proceed with detailed project design, utility relocation, and right-of-way acquisition. It will take between three and five years to complete these tasks before construction can begin. It will take another several years to build the bridge. Construction timing for the Central and East sections, which extend from US 127 to SR 129, is unknown. Like the West Section, a considerable amount of planning and preparation must be completed and funding must be secured before detailed design and construction planning can begin. It will likely take between 20 and 30 years to complete the NHX in its entirety. Due limited funding sources, funding will come from a combination of federal, state and local resources over multiple years. Although we expect work to progress primarily from west to east, we will pursue funding opportunities for all parts of the project as they become available. This could shift the order in which some elements of the project are built.Note: Several proposed intersection improvements have been advanced as standalone projects to make local travel easier and safer in the near term and to take advantage of recent funding opportunities. Construction of these smaller initiatives will begin in the next few years. More information is on the Breakout Projects page. What happens if the project needs to go through the Chem-Dyne site? The Preferred Alternative for the NHX does not travel through the Chem-Dyne site. Therefore, the site will not be impacted by the project. What happens if the project needs to go through part of LJ Smith Park? The Preferred Alternative for the NHX does not travel through LJ Smith Park. Therefore, the park will not be impacted by the project.

MAKING TRAVEL EASIER AND SAFER 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 in our community, they have also strained local transportation infrastructure. The City of Hamilton and Butler County Transportation Improvement District (BCTID) have already completed multiple improvements throughout the city and nearby areas to reduce congestion and improve travel safety. Now, the city and the BCTID are working in coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to plan the next effort: the North Hamilton Crossing (NHX). Current Conditions Travel through northeastern Hamilton is often slowed down due to: Increasing numbers of vehicles on local streets A higher-than-average frequency of crashes Delays caused by train crossings Congestion on bridges across the river These conditions are expected to get worse as more people and businesses are attracted to the city and nearby areas. Learn more about existing conditions , including travel conditions, safety concerns, connectivity issues and alternative modes of transportation in the northeastern Hamilton area. NHX Project Goals Improve mobility and reduce congestion Improve the safety 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 This website has been developed to provide you with information about the NHX project and the process being used to develop it, and to keep you informed about its progress. Click the buttons below for more information. ABOUT NHX PROCESS PARTICIPATE MATERIALS FAQs Obtenga más información sobre Imagine Lexington. APRENDE MÁS Regístrese para recibir actualizaciones de progreso por correo electrónico. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ Comparta sus preguntas y comentarios con nosotros. CONTÁCTENOS

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NHX DOCUMENT ARCHIVE Reports and documents developed in support of the NHX project are posted below. These items have been made available for reference purposes are listed in chronological order with most recent dates first. Files that are larger than 50MB in size will default to downloading instead of opening in another browser. New materials will be added as they are completed. 2026 Section 4(f)/6(f) Determination Request Form for Recreational Properties (July 2026) - Archived Intersection Control Evaluation (May 2026) - Archived Community Impact Assessment (March 2026) - Archived 2025 Regulated Materials Review Assessment Report (November 2025) - Archived Freshwater Mussel Survey (November 2025) - Archived Level 1 Ecological Survey - Archived Ecological Survey Report (October 2025) Report Appendices (October 2025) Traffic Noise Analysis (September 2025) - Archived North Hamilton Crossing Public Meeting & Virtual Open House (June - August 2025) - Archived Meeting Summary Report Appendix A: Meeting Materials (Click here to for a reduced file size) Appendix B: Notification Materials Appendix C: Comments Received Qualitative Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) Analysis (June 2025) - Archived Recommended Preferred Alternative Map (June 2025) - Archived NHX Project Fact Sheet (June 2025) - Archived Hoja De Datos Del Proyecto (junio de 2025) - Archivado Phase 1 History/Architecture Survey - Archived Phase 1 History / Architecture Survey Report (July 2025) Report Appendices (July 2025) Phase 1 History / Architecture Survey Report - Addendum (October 2025) Relocation Conceptual Study (April 2025) - Archived Farmland Conversion Impact Rating (January 2025) - Archived 2024 Feasibility Study Amendment (December 2024) - Archived Regulated Materials Review Screenings - Archived Regulated Materials Review Screening - West Section (October 2024) Regulated Materials Review Screening - Central Section (December 2024, revised) Regulated Materials Review Screening - East Section (October 2024) Environmental DNA Freshwater Mussel Surveys (February 2024) - Archived North End Neighborhood Workshop Meeting Summary (January 2024) - Archived 2023 Town Hall Meeting Summary Report (August 2023) - Archived Feasibility Study (July 2023) - Archived Feasibility Study Report Attachment A: Preliminary Alignments Attachment B: Traffic Analyses Attachment C: Environmental Mapping Attachment D: Build Alternatives with Environmental Features Attachment E: Public Involvement Summary Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Public Open Houses (In-Person and Virtual) Summary Report (January – March 2023) - Archived Meeting Summary Report Appendix A: Exhibits and Materials Appendix B: Notification Materials Appendix C: Comments Received (includes responses to comments) NHX Project Fact Sheet (January 2023) - Archived Hoja De Datos Del Proyecto (enero de 2023) - Archivado Project Development Process Fact Sheet (January 2023) - Archived Proceso De Desarrollo De Proyectos (enero de 2023) - Archivado 2022 Purpose & Need Statement (February 2022) - Archived 2021 Virtual Public Open House Meeting Summary Repo rt (August - September 2021) - Archived

NHX Stakeholder Committee The NHX Stakeholder Committee consists of individuals representing local organizations, businesses, neighborhoods and other groups that have a vested interest in the NHX project and the area in which it will be located. The Stakeholder Committee meets to review information and data compiled by the project team, discuss potential improvement alternatives, and provide local insights and perspectives to help guide planning and decision-making. Committee members are tasked with: Represent their organization/neighborhood in discussions relating to NHX project development, community goals and anticipated project outcomes; Bringing information from their organization/neighborhood to committee meetings and sharing project updates with their organization/neighborhood; Share their organization’s/neighborhood’s questions, concerns and general feedback with the project development team; Assisting with public outreach efforts, when appropriate, such as sharing project updates, website links, and information about upcoming public input opportunities. Materials from Stakeholder Committee meetings are below. Meeting 4 - October 4, 2022 Meeting 4 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Notes Meeting 4 Presentation Meeting 4 Conceptual Alternatives Overview A through E1 Meeting 4 Conceptual Alternatives Overview AC through BE Meeting 4 Conceptual Alternatives Overview ABE and EBE Meeting 4 Conceptual Alternatives Comparison Summary Meeting 4 Conceptual Alternatives Draft Evaluation Matrix Road Concept - Typical Section Meeting 3 - May 4, 2022 Meeting 3 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Notes Meeting 3 Conceptual Alternatives Overview Meeting 3 Conceptual Alternatives A through E1 Plan Sheets Meeting 3 Conceptual Alternatives AC through BE Plan Sheets Meeting 3 Conceptual Alternatives Draft Evaluation Matrix Meeting 2 - February 2, 2022 Meeting 2 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Notes Meeting 2 Conceptual Alternatives Overview Meeting 2 Conceptual Alternatives Plan Sheets Meeting 2 Conceptual Alternatives Draft Evaluation Matrix Meeting 2 Evaluation Factors Meeting 1 - November 9, 2021 Meeting 1 Stakeholder Committee Notes

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