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Oxford approves engineering agreement with Hart Frederick; bridge remains closed
Summary
The Oxford City Council voted to sign an agreement to move forward with Hart Frederick during its July 9 meeting; council members noted the local bridge remains closed and expressed safety concerns about motorists using a nearby alley as a detour.
The Oxford City Council voted to authorize moving forward with Hart Frederick on an engineering agreement during its July 9 meeting. The motion to sign the agreement was made by Council member Walter and seconded by Reihman; the motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
Council members noted the local bridge remains closed. During council comments, Council member Volk said motorists are using an alley as a detour while the bridge is closed and raised concerns about speeding and public safety in that area. Reihman reported attending an ECICOG meeting but did not connect that report to the bridge item.
No timeline or cost details for Hart Frederick’s scope were provided in the meeting record; the minutes only record the motion to sign the agreement. The council did not take additional follow-up votes on bridge repairs during this session.
