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Graham council briefed on failing culvert under Runway 21; repair options could cost $2M–$6M
Summary
City and airport board members presented findings on a collapsing culvert under Runway 21 at Graham Municipal Airport, discussing engineering options, estimated construction costs between $2 million and $6 million, possible funding matches and a proposal to borrow city funds for the local share.
City of Graham officials and the airport board detailed structural failure in a culvert beneath Runway 21 on Thursday, presenting repair options whose construction estimates range from about $2 million to $6 million and saying the city may need to supply a local match to secure outside funding.
The presentation, led by airport representatives and discussed with city staff, said the culvert — roughly 36 feet deep and about 450 feet long — has suffered subsidence along much of its length. Airport board president Steve Pierce said the damage has compromised the runway and forced the airport to move the landing threshold back about 800 feet for safety.
The board will hold a special meeting April 2 to evaluate construction methods and recommend a preferred…
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