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East Ascension Drainage District No. 1 approves bridge replacement, drainage improvements, contract extension and $168,550 gas-line contract
Summary
The board approved removal and replacement of a failed bridge at 40259 Highway 621, surveying and channel work near Villa Galvez, a contract-term extension for Baker Smith LLC through Feb. 18, 2027, and a $168,550 contract with RLJ Construction LLC for about 1,700 feet of 2-inch HDPE gas line for the Bonifay project.
The East Ascension Drainage District No. 1 board on Feb. 10, 2026 approved a slate of infrastructure and drainage actions, including a bridge replacement at 40259 Highway 621, surveying and channel improvements downstream of Villa Galvez, an extension of a drainage-contract term with T. Baker Smith LLC and a $168,550 contract with RLJ Construction LLC for a Bonifay gas-line replacement project.
Why it matters: The approvals authorize physical work intended to address failed crossings, undersized drainage structures and rights-of-way issues that affect local drainage infrastructure and property access. The actions include changes to servitude and access arrangements and contract-term administration that affect project schedules and delivery.
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