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Cheshire County commissioners agree to $10,000 cost-share for Partridge Road/bridge study while exploring DOT toll credits
Summary
Commissioners committed $10,000 toward a study of Partridge Road and temporary-bridge options while county staff pursue DOT toll credits and state cost-share to reduce local costs.
Commissioners agreed Feb. 19 to commit $10,000 as a local contribution toward a study on repairs and temporary measures for Partridge Road and a nearby bridge.
Speaker 1 told the board that a DOT contact suggested toll credits could be available and that the county hoped to secure credits or engineering support that might total roughly $500,000–$600,000. "If we could get $500,000 in total credits, 600,000 maybe for engineering work ... That's what I'm shooting for," Speaker 1 said.
The study discussed contains three phases: a bridge replacement, a temporary bridge and a full Partridge Road rebuild. Commissioners said the study would help determine affordability and whether a temporary or permanent solution is preferable. Speaker 1 said the county could commit $10,000 in partnership to fund the preliminary work; the county clarified the commitment was for the study only and not a pledge to construct any option.
What’s next: Staff will follow up with DOT and report back; commissioners expected a study timeline of one to three months to produce actionable information.
Attributions: Statements are drawn from meeting transcript and attributed to the identified meeting speakers.
