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Commissioners approve Fairbanks Ferry Road phase 2 resurfacing and widening
Summary
The board approved a time extension and change order for Fairbanks Ferry Road (CR 157 to the Leon County line) to complete construction and resurfacing work, including plans to straighten an intersection at Concord to improve safety.
The Gadsden County Board approved a contract amendment and time‑extension to complete phase 2 of the Fairbanks Ferry Road project from County Road 157 to the Leon County line.
Commissioners raised safety concerns about a history of crashes at the Concord intersection and asked whether the project includes widening and straightening to address those hazards. Staff confirmed the scope includes widening and intersection adjustments and said the project will move forward under the approved change order.
The motion to approve the time extension and related changes carried by a recorded voice vote described in the transcript as a 4‑0 approval. Commissioners emphasized the importance of safety improvements and urged timely execution.
What happens next: Staff will finalize the change order documentation and coordinate construction activities for phase 2 with FDOT and the county engineering team.
