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St. Joseph County seeks federal aid, advances three bridge projects and related road actions
Summary
County staff requested and the board approved a federal-aid application for the Bowman Creek bridge (estimated $2.5 million, 80% federal/20% local match), authorized advertising for bids on two other bridge projects (Mayflower and Main Street), approved a $95,313.36 change order for a lift-station project, and approved a $65,000 settlement for Pierce Road right-of-way.
St. Joseph County moved forward on multiple infrastructure projects during its Nov. 6 meeting, approving a federal-aid application for a bridge replacement and authorizing several bid advertisements and project-related actions.
Skye Meaders of the Department of Infrastructure Planning and Growth told commissioners the county will seek federal aid through MACOG to replace the South Main Street bridge over Bowman Creek. Meaders said the total project is "estimated to be about 2,500,000," with roughly "80% covered by federal money and 20% match from the county." She noted the county is using American Rescue Plan funds…
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