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Commissioners authorize bids for bridge replacement and a $14M road reconstruction; discuss HB1407 weight‑limit proposal
Summary
The board approved advertising for bids on Bridge No. 31‑104‑09.0 (engineer's estimate $553,921.50) and Project No. 01(62)23 (engineer's estimate $13,957,136.05). Commissioners also discussed proposed House Bill 1407 to raise gross weight limits on non‑interstate highways.
The board approved advertising for bids on Project #BR10409 to replace Bridge No. 31‑104‑09.0 with an engineer's estimate of $553,921.50 and on Project No. 01(62)23, a gravel surfacing reconstruction from US#2 south of Tagus for approximately 10.2 miles, with a construction engineer's estimate of $13,957,136.05.
Engineer Jana Hennessy also briefed commissioners on CR9 Phase II (Lake Sakakawea Prairie Restoration) with Walker's Lawncare, LLC and the board deferred further discussion to the next meeting. Commissioners discussed proposed House Bill 1407, which would change gross weight limits on non‑interstate highways from 80,000 to 113,000 pounds unless otherwise posted; the minutes record the discussion but not a formal position.
