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Engineers outline bridge schedules, EV‑charger routing concerns and airport grant purchases
Summary
Engineering staff updated the committee on multiple bridge and culvert projects, sought CTAC funding, briefed on National Grid proposals for EV chargers that may require tree removals on the courthouse square, and requested procurement approvals to spend FAA grant funds on pre‑purchases for the 11 Warren Street project.
Columbia County engineering staff told the committee they have submitted project packages to the state Department of Transportation and expect bids and construction schedules for several bridge and culvert projects in 2025. Staff asked the committee to consider a CTAC (County Transportation Advisory Committee) meeting to seek additional funding for a federally funded bridge and described timing constraints tied to trout‑spawning windows.
Bridges and schedules: staff said County Route 7 (project described in transcript) will use three‑sided precast elements and anticipates production in March, with in‑stream work restricted June 30 to Sept. 30. The Mill Hill Road bridge project is out to bid with a hoped‑for March award to enable construction this…
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