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Shelby County approves HLR for 2026 bridge inspections after resident complaint
Summary
Shelby County commissioners approved a $149,000 engineering agreement with HLR for 2026 bridge inspection program management, amid a resident's public comment alleging past easement and drainage problems with the firm; the board said FHWA requirements and limited local capacity led to the selection.
Shelby County commissioners voted to approve a $149,000 engineering agreement with HLR Engineering for bridge inspections and program management on Feb. (board meeting), despite a public commenter who urged the board not to hire the firm.
The speaker during public comment said HLR’s previous work routed drainage across the speaker’s property and failed to secure easements, adding, “I would not hire them for anything.” The board voted 14–2 to approve the package of items that included the…
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