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Tift County staff recommend $21.2 million application to fund overflow bridge on Little River
Summary
County staff told commissioners they plan to apply for a 2026 LME grant to fund an estimated $21.2 million overflow bridge over the Little River on Upper Tai Chi Road, with a $939,000 LME contribution and a 10% local match required.
County staff recommended that the Tift County Board of Commissioners apply for a 2026 LME grant to build an overflow bridge across the Little River on Upper Tai Chi Road, a project staff said would allow the county to complete its T-SPLOST bridge program ahead of schedule.
David, a county staff member presenting project photos and updates, said the estimated cost for the overflow bridge is $21,200,000. He told commissioners the LME portion would cover $939,000 and that a 10% local match would be required for the grant.
The recommendation came during a broader review of projects completed in 2025, where staff highlighted replaced bridges on Mitchell Store Road and Salem Church Road, resurfacing projects and new recreation facilities. David said the county anticipates letting the main bridge contract first and following with this overflow-bridge contract, and that construction this summer will require detours for residents who use the route.
Staff noted the overflow structure would allow the county to complete all local T-SPLOST bridge projects scheduled for the current funding round except those shared with the city. Commissioners asked routine clarification questions; staff said one joint project with the city will be administered through the city’s portion of the funding.
No formal action was recorded in the workshop transcript; staff asked the board to place the item on the regular Jan. 12 agenda for consideration.
Ending — The board did not vote during the workshop. Staff will bring the LME application and related budget-match specifics to the regular meeting for formal consideration and to set any required local match.
