Holy Hill Road

The Village of Germantown reconstructed and expanded Holy Hill Road, making the corridor safer, more accessible, and more attractive for developers and businesses. Spanning from the I-41 northbound ramps to Goldendale Road, this project has the potential to create hundreds of new jobs and generate millions of dollars in economic activity. The project is considered a regional improvement that will benefit many communities, including the Village of Richfield and the surrounding areas of Washington County. There are also more than 300 acres of industrial parks, 50 acres of retail, and 100 acres of mixed use and residential zoned in close proximity to the Holy Hill Road corridor. The area is primed for new economic activity due to its proximity to I-41 and is expected to develop rapidly over the next decade.

The project included a four-lane divided urban cross-section from the I-41 northbound ramps to Goldendale Road, turn bays at intersections, improvements to the vertical geometry along Holy Hill Road to improve sight distances and drainage and decrease long slopes, street lighting, and traffic signals at the intersections of Holy Hill and Gateway Crossing and Holy Hill and Goldendale Road. Additionally, the project included a 10-foot-wide asphalt shared-use (off-road) path on the south side of Holy Hill Road, and a 6-foot-wide asphalt sidewalk along the north side. Storm sewer, water mains, and sanitary sewer were also extended.

Holy Hill Road is an important east-west roadway that spans nearly all of Washington County and is viewed by the Village of Germantown as a gateway to the region. The I-41 interchange provides easy access for commuters, employers, product distribution, and residents. The expanded corridor is expected to create a strong, safe, and reliable transportation network for the numerous potential industrial and corporate facilities planned for the area.