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Flooding closes several county roads; commissioners authorize bids to replace steel piles

Covington County Commission · June 23, 2026

Summary

After heavy rains, the commission heard updates on multiple road and bridge closures and authorized advertising for bids to replace steel piles depleted by emergency repairs.

Commissioners received a county roads update on June 23 about flood‑related closures and approved solicitation of bids to replace steel piles used in bridge repairs.

Derek reported that recent heavy rains and high river levels closed Presswood Bridge Road, Lindsay Loop, Bass Bridge and portions of Pebble Road near the Florida line. Crews temporarily closed and worked several locations; Derek said some bridges and roads may reopen after water recedes but could need minor repairs.

Derek also said the county had to dip into its stockpile of steel piles for an emergency bridge closure and needs to solicit bids to replenish the supply for upcoming projects. He asked the commission to authorize advertising for bids; commissioners moved and approved the solicitation.

Commissioners thanked road crews for working through the holiday weekend and noted widespread cleanup and tree removal during storm response. Staff will advertise the steel pile solicitation and return with bid results.

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