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Jackson County sets Feb. 10 public hearings for two bridge replacement projects
Summary
Supervisors voted Jan. 6 to hold public hearings on plans and specs for bridge replacement projects on 458th Avenue and 17th Street, part of locally led projects that will move to letting if approved; hearings are scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and 9:05 a.m.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 6 voted to set public hearings for two locally led bridge replacement projects and scheduled the hearings for Feb. 10, 2026.
Chair Don Swinker read the motion setting the first hearing. "Got a motion by Mike 2nd by Nin to set the public hearing for bridge replacement project, LFMVB2253Dash7X49 for 02/10/2026 at 9AM," he said, after county engineering staff explained the timeline leading to a tentative bid letting on Feb. 26.
The board also set a second hearing, to give the public ten minutes between items so those with questions could address both projects. Staff recommended a 9:05 a.m. start for the 17th Street bridge hearing so it follows the 458th Avenue item. The motion to set that hearing carried without opposition.
The county engineer told supervisors the hearings are required because the projects are locally led and, assuming plans and specifications are approved at the hearings, staff will release the projects for competitive bids. For the 458th Avenue project the engineer said the county is aiming for a Feb. 26 letting date.
No substantive public testimony was recorded on the items during the Jan. 6 meeting; the hearings are intended to give residents and contractors a chance to inspect plans and ask questions before bid release.
The board’s scheduling votes were procedural approvals to place the plans and specifications before the public; final contract awards will follow the competitive bidding process and any subsequent approvals required by Iowa DOT.
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