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County engineering: Spanish Valley multi‑use path plans near final, advertisement next year
Summary
Grand County staff updated the commission on Spanish Valley multi‑use path design work: final plans expected in weeks, right‑of‑way work beginning soon, construction advertisement targeted roughly a year out, and completion projected in late 2027; commissioners discussed funding options for a shortfall.
Grand County engineering staff gave the commission an update on the Spanish Valley multi‑use path project, which will provide a separated 10‑foot path (with a 5‑foot buffer from the traveled way) from Mill Creek Drive to Pack Creek. County Engineer/Project staff said most environmental work is complete and final plans are expected in the next few weeks, allowing right‑of‑way acquisition to proceed. The project team expects to advertise for construction bids in roughly a year and to complete construction by late 2027; construction duration is expected to be four to five months once underway.
Staff noted cost escalation since the 2024 estimate, describing roughly a 16% increase in the project estimate between 2024 and 2025. Commission discussion referenced a funding shortfall; one commissioner relayed an update from county staff (Gabe) that the county faces a $2,700,000 figure which "puts us at a 1.6 shortfall" in the meeting transcript. Staff said the number will be refined once final plans, specifications and current bid market rates are evaluated. Commissioners suggested potential funding sources, including Transportation Reinvestment or tourism-related funds, safety‑oriented grant programs, and cooperation with utility partners and regional entities to leverage matching funds.
Right‑of‑way acquisition is limited in number (five properties exceeding appraisal thresholds were identified), and staff said most property impacts are minor; appraisals will proceed for those properties requiring acquisition. Commissioners urged county staff to pursue additional grant funding and to coordinate with local and regional partners on potential funding matches. Staff emphasized that completing right‑of‑way acquisition will be the next critical step before advertisement and that timely action can keep project bids competitive.
