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Commissioners hear plea to fund and fast-track Dyke Road rebuild as heavy-industry traffic grows
Summary
Public works told the board Dyke Road needs a full base reconstruction to handle heavy truck loads tied to expanding industrial operations and requested up to $1 million in rural development grant funds; work is contingent on a U.S. Army Corps 408 permit expected June 10 and staff proposes a compressed bid schedule to complete construction this summer.
Public works staff asked the Cowlitz County commissioners to approve seeking up to $1 million in rural development grant funding and to allow a compressed procurement schedule so the long-delayed Dyke Road reconstruction can start this summer.
The county’s presentation, led by Susan (public works representative), said the one-mile project between Mile Post 3.05 and 5.32 is "shovel ready" except for a U.S. Army Corps 408 permit the Corps has told the county to expect by June 10. To meet a summer construction window, staff proposed advertising for bids promptly and then awarding a contract within a week of…
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