Lee County transportation official reports paving progress, $660,000 HSIP grant application

Sep 15, 2026

Dave reported near‑completion of township seal coating, $2.2 million in contract work nearing wrap-up, pending overlays on Brooklyn and Lee Center roads, and an HSIP grant application for $660,000 to add paid shoulders on Lost Nation.

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Dave, speaking for the transportation and solid waste department, told the committee crews have made substantial progress on contract work and maintenance ahead of weather changes. "I wrote the report. It's probably closer to 85 or 90% done," he said about township seal coat progress and estimated about $2,200,000 in work ready to wrap up. He said several hot-mix overlays on Brooklyn Road and Lee Center Road remain and may extend into October.

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