Barry County Road Commission highlights foam-stabilization win, bridge needs and chip-seal strategy

Jul 25, 2025

The Barry County Road Commission reported a year of steady maintenance, a low percent of poor federal-aid roads, an innovative foam-stabilization repair that saved the county roughly $1.2 million, and planned bridge projects that will rely on state critical-bridge funds.

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Jake Welch, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, presented the commission—s 2024 annual report to the Barry County Board of Commissioners on July 22, summarizing maintenance accomplishments, an innovative stabilization project, and capital needs for bridges and culverts.

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