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Engineers reach 35% design on bridge upgrade; traffic study outlines options for closures and congestion
Summary
The commission heard an engineering progress update (about 35% complete) and a traffic study recommending options including lane reconfiguration and license-plate systems; commissioners asked for more detail before construction bidding and possible county coordination.
The commission received a progress update from its engineering team and a traffic study that identifies options to reduce congestion when the free bridge is closed.
Engineering status: Township Manager Derek Thiel said H and H has completed roughly 35% of preliminary engineering and is advancing permit coordination, environmental reviews and design work. “They have 35% of the bridge design completed,” Thiel said. The township has not yet bonded for construction; current bond proceeds were used to cover purchase and engineering work, and construction bonding will follow after bids are received.
Traffic study and operational options: Clark Dietz performed a traffic study at H and H’s request that examined…
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