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Supervisors hear bridge and trail updates; staff flags $200,000 local contribution for 2027 projects
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Roads staff briefed the board on resurfacing specs, a newly included quarry, summer hiring, and a preconstruction schedule for bridge projects; staff said hybrid/grant funding for 2027 is maxed out and estimated around $200,000 in local funds may be required to cover overages.
Winneshiek County's roads and engineering staff told supervisors they have included an additional quarry in resurfacing specifications and reported a preconstruction meeting for Bridge 307 set for March 12 with work likely to start March 30 and overlap with Bridge 126.
The engineer said adding the quarry could affect bids because of hauling distance but noted the quarry's materials tested well. He also reviewed summer hiring plans for roadside and tech positions and said one strong candidate may be offered a dual role to gain technical experience.
On the 2027 County Five-Year Program (CFYP), staff said hybrid grant funding has reached local maxima and that the county will likely need to allocate roughly $200,000 in local funds to cover overages; staff will bring a proposed 2027 budget for the board's review next week.
Board members discussed bidding, contractor haul-distance concerns, and the timing of bridge crews. No formal funding decision was taken at this meeting; staff will return with more detailed budget figures and bid results at the public hearing.
