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Elbert County approves $708,000 rebuild of County Road 125 (South 9 Mile) after culvert inspections raise costs
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved an unbudgeted increase to rebuild a section of County Road 125 after public works inspections found rusted culverts and other unanticipated work. The total cost is now estimated at $708,000, to be paid from two Road & Bridge funds.
Elbert County commissioners approved an unbudgeted rebuild of County Road 125 (South 9 Mile) during their May 14 meeting after public works staff reported the project’s cost rose to $708,000.
Monty Hanks, Elbert County public works director, told commissioners the project was originally estimated at about $300,000 and was within county manager approval. After crews began work and inspected culverts beneath the roadway they found some had rusted bottoms and required replacement, increasing the scope and cost.
Hanks said some materials were available…
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