Modest Creek Bridge bids return empty; town revises plan and seeks contractor help for foundations

Jun 9, 2026

Bids for the Modest Creek Bridge installation due June 1 received no offers. Town Manager said engineers will rework plans and Public Works Supervisor Kevin Ashworth is lining up a contractor to pour foundations so the town can set the bridge later.

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Bids due June 1 for the Modest Creek Bridge installation returned with zero bidders, Town Manager Rodney Newton told the June 9 council meeting. Newton said he has asked the project engineer to rework aspects of the plan and is coordinating with Public Works Supervisor Kevin Ashworth to have a contractor pour the bridge foundations; the town would then take responsibility for setting the bridge superstructure.

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