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Florence council endorses CIP priorities, targets widening and bridge repairs; staff told to pursue grants and design work

Town of Florence Town Council · April 20, 2026
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Summary

Council reviewed a 10-year transportation CIP funded partly by a recent local sales-tax increase, endorsed staff priorities (Hunt Highway rehabilitation, Main Street extension, Butte Avenue bridge, Plant Road and recurring pavement preservation) and asked staff to explore moving T48 and T124 into the 2027 window and to pursue grants and partnerships.

The Florence Town Council used its March 30 work session to review a proposed 10-year transportation capital-improvement program (CIP) and to give staff guidance on prioritizing projects funded in part by a recently approved local sales-tax increase.

Town manager Bruce Walls and public-works staff described a package of projects the town is tracking for the next decade, with 2027 showing a subtotal presented by staff of $15,550,000 for listed projects. Town Engineer Lindsey outlined near-term priorities including the Main Street extension (design to 30%), Hunt Highway rehabilitation from Ripken to Franklin (a…

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