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County engineer outlines 2025 road and bridge program, recommends delaying Ohio Street reconstruction this year
Summary
Saline County engineer Justin Mater presented a quarterly engineering report on Feb. 11 outlining chip-seal and pipe projects, reinforced-concrete box sites, Waterwell Road bridge work and a proposed Ohio Street elevation/stabilization project; commissioners signaled preference to defer the Ohio Street work while nearby KDOT projects continue.
Justin Mater, Saline County engineer, presented the department's quarterly update at the Feb. 11 commission meeting, summarizing ongoing and planned road and bridge work for 2025, materials purchases and budget considerations.
Key projects and status: - Waterwell Road bridge: Bridge piers and slab are complete; remaining items include bridge rails, grading, pipe installation and guardrail; contractor work expected to finish in the spring (engineer estimated a June completion window). - Reinforced concrete box (RCB) projects: Design and right-of-way acquisition are complete for six sites; utility relocations remain under negotiation with two conflicting utility lines. - Chip seal and scrub-seal program: Plans for approximately 44 miles of chip seal and 12.7 miles of…
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