County engineer reports contractor error on 235th Road bridge; Route W46 paving preconstruction set for Aug. 4

Jul 27, 2026

County Engineer Ryne Thornburg said the contractor on the 235th Road bridge replacement made an error that required a minor plan revision (at contractor expense) and that the Route W46 paving preconstruction meeting is scheduled for Aug. 4, 2026.

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County Engineer Ryne Thornburg told the Van Buren County Board of Supervisors July 27 that the contractor working on the 235th Road bridge replacement has made an error requiring a minor revision to the plans and that any additional costs arising from that error will be the contractor’s responsibility. Thornburg said work is making progress despite the revision.

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