Parke County reports multiple bridge closures and temporary fixes; highway fleet readied for winter

Nov 17, 2025

Highway Superintendent Matt Romalia told commissioners that Bridge #214 and Portland Mills remain closed due to rot, New Discovery Road needs replacement, and temporary patches and supports are planned while funding is sought; the department has 16 plows and expects several vehicle deliveries.

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Parke County's highway leadership told the Board of Commissioners on Nov. 17 that several county bridges are closed or in need of rehabilitation, and that the department is preparing for winter with available plows and incoming vehicles.

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