Commissioners authorize road evaluations for RWE project, approve bridge repairs and upfront right‑of‑way payment for Bridge #23
The board cleared American Engineering Testing to evaluate roads for the RWE wind project, acknowledged damage to Bridge #14 that will require I‑beam replacement, and approved paying $22,730 up front to secure right‑of‑way for Bridge #23 construction slated for late 2027; vote totals were 3–0.
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The county granted American Engineering Testing permission to evaluate roads for the RWE project and heard inspection results for local bridges. Highway Superintendent John Pluimer said Butler Fairman inspected Bridge #14 (CR 500 N, west of Main Street Road) and found no structural damage but noted that all I‑beams will need replacement; the Highway Department plans to repair the bridge before winter.
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