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Commission approves amendment to move federal bridge funds and fast‑track Bear Drive irrigation canal bridge
Summary
Public Works Director Matt Paulson said Amendment #1 will allow federal funds to flow through the state to replace the Bear Drive / Irrigation Canal Bridge; commissioners approved the amendment and directed staff to pursue a fast‑track construction timeline to complete work before irrigation resumes in spring.
Matt Paulson, Jefferson County Public Works Director, asked the board to approve Amendment #1 to authorize federal funds to be passed through the State and down to Jefferson County to replace the Bear Drive irrigation canal bridge (project K22036). Paulson said the amendment expands appropriations from design to construction and that state agreement specialists took extra time to review the language.
A commissioner moved to approve the amendment, which was seconded and approved by a voice vote. Paulson said the department will seek to fast‑track permitting and construction and hoped to complete work this winter before water is turned back on in spring; he said a temporary bridge would likely be used during construction.
Why it matters: the bridge replacement removes a transportation safety and infrastructure impediment and depends on timely federal/state agreements and permitting to meet seasonal construction opportunities.
