Des Moines County approves 2027 secondary roads budget and five‑year construction program
After a lengthy presentation, the board approved the 2027 IDOT secondary roads budget and a five‑year construction program that prioritizes Pleasant Grove Road paving, bridge replacements using federal grant funds, and a countywide intersection solar‑lighting rollout. The plan includes several large, later‑year projects and carries uncertainty tied to bid pricing and available local match funds.
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The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the 2027 IDOT secondary roads budget and a five‑year construction program after a detailed presentation by the county’s secondary roads presenter, Brian. The plan prioritizes a near‑term paving segment on Pleasant Grove Road, a bridge replacement in the Beaverdale area that is part of a federal bundle expected to cover about 80% of construction costs, and a multi‑year program to install solar intersection lighting at paved‑to‑paved junctions across the county.
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