Lancaster County commissioners on Dec. 23 approved a contract with General Excavating to perform a bridge deck overlay and ancillary repairs on Bridge K-144, located just east of 84th Street on Havelock near the event center. County engineering staff described the work as a surfacing refresh with limited side repairs.

Larry Lehi of the Lancaster County Engineer's Office presented the project and its scope. The Clerk recorded the contract cost as "not to exceed $218,268.42." The motion to approve the contract was moved, seconded and approved on roll call.

Why this matters: Bridge repairs maintain infrastructure safety and prolong the service life of county assets. The contract provides for immediate maintenance work to prevent further deterioration.

What happens next: General Excavating will proceed under contract terms; county engineering staff will oversee construction and report progress to the Board if necessary.