Council denies $526,000 reclassification request for Bridge 115 engineering; temporary fixes discussed

Nov 13, 2025

Council voted to deny a $526,000 request to move funds into council reclassification for engineering on Bridge 115 (400 South). Commissioners and staff discussed a temporary epoxy fix and federal-aid timelines; concern about year-end spending and nonreverting funds drove the denial.

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The Henry County Council debated a $526,000 request to reclassify county general funds into council reclassification to pay engineering and matching costs related to Bridge 115 on 400 South, which is currently closed. The highway liaison said the money would cover engineering work and potentially speed a federal-aid timeline that can take four to six years.

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