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Highway committee reports bridge bids and rising costs; farmers' hauling schedule, bridge repair estimates discussed
Summary
Transportation committee members reported three bids (likely bridge-related), rising construction costs that prompted rebidding, and a bridge repair estimate in the $700,000–$1,000,000 range. Members also raised concerns about farmers beginning hauling earlier than approved dates.
Members of the county's transportation/highway committee updated the full board on April 3 about recent bids, a large bridge repair and concerns about farmers hauling on county roads outside approved windows.
Committee members said three bids were received for a project they believe involved bridges; rising construction prices required rebidding. One bridge repair was discussed with an estimate in the range of $785,000; members said other estimates were near $1 million and that only one bid came in at the low end. Committee members did not identify the bridge by a stable project name during the meeting but noted it is on a county line route between Wilford and Sisson (approach referenced in discussion).
Board members also raised concerns about farmers hauling activities: staff reported incidents where hauling began before the committee's approved start date. Committee members said they will monitor and address improper hauling start times.
No formal contract awards, motions or votes on bridge projects were recorded in the April 3 meeting minutes presented at the session; the update focused on committee-level review and next steps for rebidding and claims review.
