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Engineer warns road-project costs rising as council considers options
Summary
An engineer told the council the price for finishing the last two blocks of lanes is rising and discussed financing options, while councilors weighed how many properties would directly benefit from the work.
An engineer briefed the council on a project to finish the last two blocks of lanes, saying the per-unit price was higher than earlier estimates and "the price is creeping up there to $600." Council members discussed potential financing, including a 2% loan referenced from Old Republic Bank and whether the town could complete the work this year.
Members also counted beneficiaries—one councilor tallied six houses plus a church and a school along the stretch—and debated alternatives such as milling and reusing material. The council asked staff to schedule a separate follow-up meeting with engineering to refine scope, costs and a financing plan before committing to construction timing.
