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Gahanna seeks emergency waiver to replace two pedestrian bridge decks on Big Walnut Trail

Gahanna City Council — Committee of the Whole (Finance Committee follow-up) · November 11, 2025
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Summary

Parks staff told council the decking on two pedestrian bridges shows full-depth rot and mold; due to the emergency safety risk the administration requested a waiver of competitive bidding to contract replacement work with quotes from three vendors.

The director of Parks and Recreation told council on Nov. 10 that two pedestrian bridges on the Big Walnut Trail (near Stony Brook Church) have decking with significant rot and mold and require full replacement for safety reasons.

"The planks of the bridge are showing significant signs of rot and mold growth. In…

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