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Residents press county as 400 South bridge repair set for 2031 under federal timeline; commissioners seek local funding options
Summary
Public commenters and county officials discussed the closure of the 400 South (Bridge 115) over Flat Rock, timeline tied to federal aid with a 2031 construction window, and local steps — including a DLGF petition and proposed engineering appropriation — to speed replacement.
A Henry County public commenter raised safety concerns about the closed 400 South bridge over Flat Rock and asked why county officials expect the bridge to reopen as late as 2031, prompting a discussion of local funding options and federal-aid timelines at the Oct. 22 Board of Commissioners meeting.
The issue matters because 400 South serves school bus routes and local businesses near the airport; residents told commissioners reopening in 2031 is unacceptable. County staff described parallel efforts to pursue local funding, pay for engineering work now and apply for federal aid to accelerate construction.
“I heard the other day, possibly 2031 for reopening,” the public commenter said, adding, “to me, it’s unacceptable to wait till 2031 to get that bridge back open.”
County staff said the timeline for federally funded projects often extends several years. “If we go federal aid, it’s still 2031,” a county staff member said. Officials described two parallel tracks: (1) a county-council petition to the Division of Local…
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