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Putnam County highway department seeks equipment and bridge funding amid shortfall
Summary
Highway Director Clint Maddox briefed commissioners on storm damage, multiple bridge projects, and equipment needs. The department is about $170,000 short on equipment purchases and requests could be affected by a proposed $1 million allocation of 2026 EDIT funds under County Council review.
Highway Director Clint Maddox told the Putnam County commissioners on March 16 that the department is advancing several bridge conversions and repair projects while pressing for equipment the crew needs to operate.
Maddox reported work on Bridge 152 and plans to replace Bridge 107 and convert Bridge 148 back to a culvert. The board approved multiple contractor quotes for bridges 95, 154 and 211 and asked staff…
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