County engineer updates commission on FEMA bridge delay, CDBG application and Rebuild Alabama paving schedule

Jul 6, 2026

Engineer Justin Barfield reported rain delays on the FEMA-funded White Oak bridge (remaining work: approaches, gravel, guardrail), a CDBG application for District 2 due July 22, and the Rebuild Alabama FY2026 paving letting timeline: letting begins June 24, bids open July 13, awards at July 27 commission meeting and work expected Oct/Nov 2026.

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At the June 8 meeting Engineer Justin Barfield briefed commissioners on multiple road and bridge items: the FEMA-funded White Oak bridge contractor is behind schedule due to rain, with approaches, gravel and guardrail remaining; the department has completed striping on County Road 64 and installed three driveway pipes and two cross drains since the last meeting.

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