MILLER COUNTY, Ga. — The Miller County Board of Commissioners voted to accept a $1,183,000 bid from Oxford for the widening and resurfacing of Bridal, a project staff said came in under the budgeted amount.
Staff reported the only responsive bid came from Oxford at $1,183,000, approximately $26,000 below the estimated budget. Commissioners discussed using the surplus to extend reflective raised pavement markers and other safety features from Phillipsburg south of Cooktown to Kilmer Road, and staff said adding the reflective markers would benefit older drivers and improve nighttime safety.
A motion to approve the Oxford bid passed by voice vote. Staff noted that the county cannot pay for work in adjacent Baker County, although one small section crosses the county line and will not be covered. Commissioners said they plan to coordinate sign and curve improvements with the road department as the paving work proceeds.
Staff also said the county’s road department will work with contractors to finish the paved sections and subsequently address maintenance needs on nearby roads.