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Lake County outlines $6.3 million bridge program, shifts local paving funds to cover approaches

3238885 · May 9, 2025
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Summary

County staff proposed drawing down Cambridge Fund reserves and transferring local roads dollars to complete $6.3 million in bridge projects this year, listing several bridges slated for repair or replacement.

County staff told the Lake County council they plan to shift funds within capital accounts to complete a multi-bridge program this year, using Cambridge Fund reserves and local roads and streets money to cover bridge approaches.

Why it matters: staff said the county faces rising construction costs and has not substantially invested in some bridges in 15 years; deferring work risks further deterioration. The program the county presented totals about $6.3 million for bridge projects in the current fiscal cycle.

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