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DOTD mandates Charlie Overton Road culvert repairs; Jury approves $29,399.97 quote
Summary
After an April 7 DOTD inspection identified critical deficiencies, the Police Jury accepted a Gabriel Building Supply quote for $29,399.97 to install a culvert on Charlie Overton Road and authorized expedited repairs to meet a 90-day DOTD requirement.
The Police Jury accepted a quote from Gabriel Building Supply in the amount of $29,399.97 to install a culvert on Charlie Overton Road, following a DOTD inspection on April 7, 2026 that identified critical deficiencies. Minutes state the repairs are mandatory per DOTD and must be completed within 90 days to avoid potential road closure; the Road Superintendent was authorized to expedite repairs and coordinate interim monitoring after rain events. The work is payable from RBM funds.
The motion (moved by Willie Morgan; seconded by Jule C. Wascom) was unanimously carried. The minutes do not include contract start dates or a precise schedule beyond the DOTD-mandated 90-day completion window; residents and motorists near Charlie Overton Road can expect temporary construction traffic and monitoring during the repair period.
