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Hutchinson council updates Woody A–C corridor project; approves bonding intent for Avenue C bridge work
Summary
Council heard a multi-month construction update on the Woody A–C corridor (Avenue A/B bridges, roundabout, utilities) and approved an ordinance to authorize up to $1.75 million in general-obligation bonds to reimburse design and contingency costs for the Avenue C bridge repair.
Vice Mayor Scott Meggers and the Hutchinson City Council received a progress update Aug. 19 on the Woody A–C corridor reconstruction project and approved an ordinance to authorize the future issuance of general-obligation bonds to reimburse the city for Avenue C bridge work.
The update, delivered by Justin Karam, construction manager in the engineering division, said the contractor’s internal estimated completion is “early December” while the contract substantial completion date remains Jan. 31, 2026. Karam said “we have used about 192 [calendar] days” of a 362-day contract and that the city has about “170 days remaining per the contract,” not counting weather or other excusable delays. He described completed work including demolition of Avenue A and Avenue B bridges, installation of a 6-inch water line and 36-inch reinforced concrete storm pipe sections, and site grading toward the planned roundabout.
Angela Richard, director of finance, explained the…
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