County engineers flag $266M shortfall, urge packaging projects and bonding options
Marion County’s county engineer outlined imminent transportation projects and recommended considering bonds and project packaging to address an estimated $266 million shortfall over FY27–28; commissioners asked for ranked project lists and timing details.
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Stephen ****, the county engineer, told commissioners the county has delivered nearly $125 million in construction over the last 15 months and expects to award an additional $71 million before the end of the fiscal year. He listed priority projects — including the Marion Oaks flyover, Emerald Road and multiple resurfacing and extension projects — and said those advances expose a funding gap.
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