Commission approves payment of $622,210 to Bridges Inc. as Elk Road Neosho River bridge project nears deck completion
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Summary
The Neosho County Commission approved a pay application of $622,210.09 to Bridges Inc. for the Elk Road Neosho River Bridge project and heard that the final deck pour occurred the previous week; officials said the project is on schedule for a fall opening.
Neosho County commissioners on Aug. 12 approved pay application number 12 to Bridges Inc. for the Elk Road Neosho River Bridge project — KDOT project number 661K (project identifier referenced in bill text) — in the amount of $622,210.09.
County staff reported the contractor poured the final section of the bridge deck the previous Tuesday and that remaining work includes dirt work, tie-ins to existing pavement, and an overlay. Staff said the schedule places the bridge opening in the fall, barring weather or contractor delays.
Commissioners discussed coordination with Allen County, which may extend overlay work northward; county staff said they had briefed Allen County commissioners and their director about sequencing and possible tie-in work.
The motion to approve payment was made and seconded on the floor and passed by roll call: the transcript records an "Aye" vote and notes the motion passed, 3-0.
Why it matters: The bridge is a major infrastructure project with a large contractor payment and significant local travel impacts, including planned detours during remaining work. County staff said they will continue coordination with KDOT and neighboring counties on detour planning and possible reimbursement for detour expenses.
Details and next steps: After deck and dirt work, crews will tie in asphalt and apply an overlay; staff said they will coordinate detour maps and damage reimbursement with KDOT ahead of anticipated traffic shifts for the contractor's work.
