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County public works celebrates large bridge grant, outlines repairs and shop lift concerns
Summary
Public works reported that funding was secured to cover about 85% of the Southwest Fourteenth bridge replacement, plans to let the contract in early 2027, and described local bridge repairs, pavement striping concerns and expensive options to repair or replace an old in-ground vehicle lift at the county shop.
Harvey County public works updated commissioners on Sept. 16 about a major bridge funding award, planned repairs and equipment needs.
Public works staff reported that the county secured funding to cover approximately 85% of the cost to replace Bridge I 19.7 on Southwest Fourteenth. "We have to have a contract within 2 years... I think, to be let in early 27," the department representative said, describing the schedule shared by the county engineer. The bridge crosses Sand Creek on the south edge of town, "between the BNSF Railroad and Bridges Incorporated." Commissioners described the funding as a significant win; the…
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