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Franklin accepts state STP grant for Drexel Avenue but delays construction until state schedule allows
Summary
City Engineer said bids for Drexel Avenue came in well under estimate and the city secured an 80% state STP grant for design and construction; council approved accepting the grant and placing the project on the state's schedule, with city share about $800,000 and construction likely in 2030 or later.
The City of Franklin on Tuesday accepted a State Transportation Program (STP) grant that would cover about 80% of design and construction for a rebuild of Drexel Avenue from Bridgeview Drive to 27th Street, but councilors agreed construction is likely to be scheduled by the state in 2030 or later.
Ms. Paulus, the city engineer, told the council that bids returned March 19 were well below the city's estimate: a low bid of $2,100,000 compared with an earlier estimate of $3,500,000. "The state will pick up 80% for…
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