Board approves bridge contracts, asks IDOT consent for county engineer reappointment
Apr 23, 2026
DeWitt County approved two bridge contracts splitting local costs with townships and passed a resolution requesting IDOT consent to reappoint the incumbent county engineer; board noted follow-up on salary will occur with IDOT approval.
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Commissioner Prestegaard presented road-and-bridge items April 23, and the board approved a $10,000 contract split 50/50 with Tunbridge Road District for bridge work on Section 26-10122-00-BR southeast of Kenney. The board also approved a contract with Clintonia Road District for Section 16-02112-00-BR (Washington Street bridge) with 80% paid from the Bridge Fund and the remaining 20% split with Clintonia Township; both motions carried.
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