Hand County advances bridge projects, approves DOT authorizations and discusses drainage policy

Dec 2, 2025

County highway staff briefed commissioners on road and bridge finances, identified structurally vulnerable timber‑abutment bridges and proposed lowered load postings, discussed pre‑purchasing precast box culverts to speed DOT projects, and approved DOT authorization paperwork for bridge work and removal of two small bridges.

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Hand County’s highway department presented a detailed briefing on road and bridge finances, project plans and DOT coordination, including requests that commissioners sign required DOT authorization forms.

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