St. Joseph County declares emergency, closes Hamilton Trail after culvert failure

Jun 12, 2025

County commissioners approved Resolution R-12-CD-2025 May 27 after engineers recommended closing Hamilton Trail just south of the state line because a culvert must be replaced; county plans to solicit quotes from three local contractors and expects construction to take about 30–45 days once started.

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St. Joseph County commissioners on May 27 approved Resolution R-12-CD-2025, declaring a threat to public safety and authorizing a special purchase after county engineers identified a failing culvert under Hamilton Trail just south of the state line.

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