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Jackson County approves easements and final plans for multiple road projects ahead of November DOT lettings
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved permanent easements, final design plans and several entrance permits July 15 to support the Channelworth Bridge replacement and other road projects scheduled for a November state Department of Transportation letting.
Jackson County supervisors on July 15 approved right‑of‑way easements, final design plans and multiple entrance permits to keep several county road projects on schedule for a November Iowa Department of Transportation letting.
County Engineer Jayden Schackl told the board the Channelworth Bridge replacement is slated for the November DOT letting and that the county had negotiated permanent easements needed to construct the new bridge. Schackl said the county obtained two permanent easements — 0.75 acres from Jerry and Amanda LaRoy for $3,750 and 0.71 acres from Roger and Joyce Pete for $3,550 — and that the property owners had agreed to those terms.
The board voted unanimously to approve the right‑of‑way purchase agreements. Supervisor Mike Steiners made the motion; Supervisor Nan Fuego seconded. Chairman Don Swicker announced the motion carried.
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