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Commissioners approve LPA voucher and NDOT contracts for guardrails, Bridal 95 bridge
Summary
Daviess County commissioners approved an LPA voucher for construction engineering on the Old US 50 Culvert Ditch bridge and ratified NDOT-related contracts covering two guardrail projects and the Bridal 95 bridge, with NDOT/Federal Highway funding covering the majority of eligible costs.
County highway staff presented two transportation items that the board approved on the consent motion. Chris said the first item was “just for the construction engineering of the bridge over Culvert Ditch on Old US 50 that we’ve completed.” Commissioners then approved an LPA voucher the department submitted; a motion to approve the voucher passed with all voting aye.
The board also approved several LPA contracts tied to NDOT funding. Chris told the board the south and north guardrail projects (Saint Mary’s Road and West Boggs Causeway) are under NDOT contract and qualify for a 90% federal/NDOT reimbursement, while Bridal 95 (the bridge east of Rafflesville on 975 North) qualified at an 80% federal match after NDOT recommended full replacement rather than rehabilitation. Commissioner Gabbard moved to approve the contracts, a second was given, and the motion passed with no recorded dissent.
Why it matters: these actions secure the county’s share of federal and state funds for safety and bridge work and keep the projects on NDOT’s required timeline and contract conditions. The highway department must adhere to NDOT boilerplate contract terms to receive matching funds.
