Commission approves preliminary engineering grants, including work on Fleegs Bridge

Sep 18, 2026

The board approved separate preliminary engineering (PE) grants and federal design grant submissions for multiple bridges, including a $67,900 PE grant for one structure and PE approval to advance Fleegs Bridge toward replacement; commissioners discussed matching ratios and estimated county shares.

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Highway staff presented a slate of bridge projects and recommended approval of preliminary engineering agreements to position the county for future replacement grants. One PE grant in the packet was listed at $67,900; staff said completing design work improves competitive scores for replacement grant funding.

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