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Commissioners approve easements, plan permanent bridge replacement on Tower Road

4767237 · June 20, 2025
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Summary

County staff requested and received board permission for the chair to sign temporary and permanent easements on Tower Road from the Bellfield property to proceed with a bridge replacement project that will raise road grade and reconstruct a steep driveway; staff will use a purchased temporary bridge during construction.

Cowlitz County staff told commissioners they have negotiated a permanent easement (0.04 acres) and a temporary construction easement from property owners identified as Mr. and Mrs. Bellfield to allow reconstruction of a washout-damaged section of Tower Road.

Susan Genes, county engineer, said the county will raise the road grade as part of the permanent bridge project and will reconstruct the…

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