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La Porte Road sidewalk project awarded to low bidder to fill key pedestrian gap
Summary
The board awarded the La Porte Road sidewalk contract to EEC Excavating (low bid $81,700) to build 680 feet of sidewalk, connecting about 250 housing units to downtown and using downtown transportation grant funds.
The Select Board unanimously approved awarding the La Porte Road sidewalk contract to low bidder EEC Excavating for $81,700, funding construction of about 680 feet of sidewalk to close a crucial gap in the town's pedestrian network.
Highway superintendent Jordan St. Allen described the scope as two short stretches that currently lack sidewalks and said the project will connect roughly 250 housing units to downtown and reduce a known pedestrian safety hazard at a tight, high-speed corner. The total project cost was estimated at $136,625 with a $109,300 downtown transportation grant; town in-kind labor and equipment lower the out-of-pocket impact.
Board members discussed crosswalk placement and the potential future installation of a rapid flashing beacon; Jordan said the town crews will install crosswalk markings and pursue grant opportunities for beacons if appropriate. The motion to award to EEC passed with unanimous support.
