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Council approves contract for Western Avenue bridge replacement
Summary
Council approved awarding a bridge replacement contract for a Western Avenue structure downgraded to poor condition after 2023 inspection; bids opened Aug. 6 and the documented low bid was $166,489.94, and council approved awarding the work with appropriation available in the drainage fund.
City staff requested council approval for a bridge replacement project on Western Avenue (structure 06‑160‑152) after a 2023 inspection downgraded the structure’s condition and recommended replacement. Bids opened Aug. 6 and four bids were received; the transcript records the lowest bid as $166,489.94. Public Works recommended awarding the contract and staff confirmed the drainage fund has sufficient appropriation. Council approved the award by roll call and staff said construction will begin shortly with a projected completion by November; Western Avenue will be closed to through traffic and detoured during work.
