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Hobart City Engineer reports sinkhole repairs, bridge bid timeline and sewer project progress
Summary
Alex Metz told the Board that an emergency sinkhole repair on Coral Drive is complete, a new sinkhole on Drexel Drive measures about 12 by 6 feet with the gas line exposed, Wisconsin Street Bridge bids are due the next day, and work on 5th and Center Street redesigns is nearing completion.
City Engineer Alex Metz updated the Board on several roadway and sewer projects on July 14. The Coral Drive emergency sinkhole repair has been completed, and staff reported a new sinkhole on Drexel Drive measuring approximately 12 feet by 6 feet with a visible gas line. Repairs on Arbor Lane continue.
Bids for the Wisconsin Street Bridge were due the following day and a recommendation for award is expected at the next meeting. Wessler Engineering is nearing completion of the redesign for 5th Street and Center Street, which included widening the roadway by four feet and drainage modifications required by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources; utility relocations are being coordinated. Old Ridge Road sanitary sewer replacement is moving forward pending approval of pipe material (corrugated metal pipe under consideration); County Line Road remains closed while contractor repairs continue and are expected to finish within the next two weeks.
