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Commissioners hear costly fix likely for Murrayville Road; geotech study advised
Summary
County highway staff told commissioners Murrayville Road has deep subgrade problems that may require full reconstruction; staff estimated remediation could cost from hundreds of thousands up to roughly $2 million and recommended hiring a geotechnical engineer for investigation before committing funds.
Porter County highway staff told commissioners Jan. 6 that Murrayville Road, a stretch near the north side of the county and adjacent to the airport, shows pronounced settlement and subgrade instability that likely requires more than surface milling.
"It's not just gonna be a simple fix of milling out an inch and a half ... we're just covering up the best of the store," a…
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