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Lewis County wins NBRC bridge feasibility grant and mobility funds for Dial‑A‑Ride expansion
Summary
Officials reported Lewis County received a $476,287 NBRC feasibility grant for design and permitting of a Moose River Road Extension bridge replacement (total project cost $595,359) and a $376,000 Innovative Mobility Initiative award to expand the Dial‑A‑Ride program.
The Lewis County Board of Legislators heard two funding announcements: a $476,287 feasibility grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission to design and permit replacement options for the Moose River Road Extension Bridge in the town of Linedale, and a $376,000 award from the Innovative Mobility Initiative to expand the county Public Transportation Dial‑A‑Ride service.
The clerk reported the bridge project will evaluate replacement options, complete environmental and regulatory reviews and produce an implementation plan aimed at restoring safe access, supporting the regional timber industry and enhancing recreational tourism. County officials listed the total project cost as $595,359.
Separately, the mobility funding will be used to expand Dial‑A‑Ride service; committee reports later noted increases in bus routing and ridership in residential areas linked to planning department work.
No formal vote was required at the meeting for either grant announcement; staff will proceed with project planning and permitting steps reported to the board.
