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County orders bridge engineering for County Road 4 after local closure; contractor selection approved
Summary
The board approved an individual project order (IPO-01) with Kimley‑Horn for engineering on the County Road 4/Arkansas River bridge replacement project; the action follows a public comment that a section of County Road 4 was closed because the roadbed is failing.
Lake County commissioners approved an individual project order (IPO‑01) with Kimley‑Horn to advance engineering for the County Road 4 and Arkansas River bridge replacement project and discussed an urgent closure on one portion of County Road 4.
Public comment: a resident reported that he had closed a failing section of County Road 4 (Aly parking to Hagerman/Heerman Pass area) because the downhill/uphill roadbed had shifted and was unsafe for vehicle traffic. "I closed County Road 4... it's not going to open for a while until we get something figured out with it," the resident told the board, prompting staff and commissioners to note the need for public notice and to point to several potential grant funding sources.
Staff presentation and vote: Public Works Director Michael Irwin said the County has engineering scope in the budget and that Kimley‑Horn — the firm used on earlier phases — would carry the bridge project forward. The board voted to approve IPO‑01 with Kimley‑Horn to proceed with design and grant‑tracking work so the county can pursue federal and state funding opportunities to replace the damaged bridge.
Why it matters: County Road 4 is a key local connector; the closed segment forces detours that will increase traffic and pressure on alternate corridors during the summer tourist season. Engineering work is the next step to secure construction funding and long‑term solutions.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 2634; topicfinish SEG 2660.
