Commissioners include $3.5 million request for French Drive bridge replacement, plus resurfacing and other road projects

Jun 10, 2026

Draft budget materials include a $3.5 million request for French Drive to replace Bridge 77 (a historic pony-truss), plus additional resurfacing and funding for Clinton Road design and community crossings; commissioners discussed potential grant matches and timing.

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Commissioner Larry and the county's highway staff outlined major transportation requests in the draft budget, with a highlighted proposal of $3.5 million for French Drive that would fund Bridge 77 replacement (rehab and reuse of a historically designated pony truss) and resurfacing between State Road 63 and U.S. 41.

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