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County approves emergency repairs to Barnes Drive, estimates $610,000 cost
Summary
Cowlitz County commissioners approved a resolution authorizing emergency repairs to Barnes Drive and set up a project to pursue FEMA and Washington state reimbursement; county engineer Susan Eugenis said the repair is expected to cost about $610,000 and staff will bring an emergency contract next week.
At its first regular public meeting of 2026, the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize emergency repairs to Barnes Drive after a recent slope failure.
County Engineer Susan Eugenis told the board she and staff are establishing a project number and preparing emergency contracting to begin repairs "as soon as possible." "Were anticipating that this…
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