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Highway department wins approvals for right-of-way work, pipeline crossings and gas-line replacement
Summary
The county highway official received approvals for right-of-way fiber work by BSM Group, a June pipeline crossing by Panhandle Eastern and a Miller Pipeline project to replace a 6-inch gas line—motions the board approved unanimously.
The highway department asked the board to permit several right‑of‑way and utility projects and received unanimous approval.
John from the highway department requested permission for BSM Group to perform right‑of‑way work at 0670 West 300 South to install a power unit associated with fiber‑optic work; commissioners moved and approved the request.
Staff also reported that Panhandle Eastern Division plans to replace pipe that will cross County Road 300 West in Washington Township in June with work lasting about two weeks; the board granted the county permission for Panhandle Eastern to cross the road.
Additionally, Miller Pipeline will replace a 6-inch medium‑pressure gas line from Eaton to 100 South in Blackford County; highway staff noted that completing this work now could save the county money related to Bridge 23 because the line would not need to be moved again. The board approved Miller Pipeline's right‑of‑way work.
The highway department also alerted the board to a temporary road closure for a crane crossing and said staff will be notified whenever such closures occur.
Next steps: county staff will coordinate with the utilities and contractors on timing, any required road closures and necessary inspections or repairs.
