Deputy Director Steven Shaw reported at the Sept. 24 work session that bids were taken Sept. 23 for replacement of a small bridge on Gaston Road in Morris Township and that "that work will begin later this fall." He said the county will advertise within the next week for a project to replace a 17-foot timber bridge on Bridal Scribe Drive in Jefferson Township with a concrete span. Shaw also said resurfacing of Sussex Turnpike in Morris Township and Randolph continues.

Shaw framed the Gaston Road work as a near-term construction project following the recent bidding process. He provided the Jefferson Township span's size, saying it is "a 17 foot long timber bridge that will be replaced with a concrete span." The transcript does not show a formal vote or contract award during the public portion quoted; Shaw was reporting on procurement and project-planning steps.

Next steps and timing: Shaw said the Gaston Road replacement will begin later this fall and that advertising for the Jefferson Township bridge will occur within the coming week, after which the county will receive bids and follow normal procurement procedures.