The Starke County Commissioners were updated on Bridge #7 during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingHighway Superintendent Dipert Updates Commissioners on Bridge #7
Pulaski County Bridge Repairs Continue
Another Pulaski County bridge closure is planned for the end of the week. Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger told the county commissioners Monday that the town bridge over the Tippecanoe River near Winamac is the next to close for repairs. He expects the work to take about a week.
Continue readingTippecanoe River Bridge Repairs Set to Begin this Summer in Pulaski County
Four of Pulaski County’s Tippecanoe River bridges are set to get some repairs. The county commissioners recently accepted a $112,000 quote from JCI Bridge Group for work on bridges 282, 207, 183, and 158.
Continue readingBridge Work Brings Lane Restrictions to State Road 14 near Winamac
State Road 14 will be down to one lane over the Tippecanoe River near Winamac until early July. INDOT says it’s part of a bridge maintenance project.
Continue readingKnox Gateway, Inc. Looking to Renovate Historic Bridge in Wythogan Park
The historic bridge in Wythogan Park could soon be getting a facelift. Starke County Bridge No. 39, a Warren Pony Truss bridge dating back to 1915, was moved to the park entrance in 1992, from its previous location at County Road 1100 East at the Yellow River. But little has been done to it since then.
Continue readingPulaski County Bridges in Good Condition, According to Inspection Report
Pulaski County’s bridges appear to be in good shape, according to the latest inspection report. Representatives from United Consulting presented their findings to the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Creates Budget Line Item for Upcoming Bridge Replacement
The Pulaski County Council has begun making funding arrangements for an upcoming bridge replacement. The bridge on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek is set to be replaced in the next year or two, according to Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff. “We lowered the weight limit on it last year,” he told council members this month. “It needs to be replaced. Heaven forbid if something happens to that bridge, you know how much traffic’s through that area.”
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Discuss Maintenance Director Appointment, Upcoming Bridge Replacement
The Pulaski County Commissioners may appoint a new maintenance director tonight. Jeff Johnston stepped down from the position last month to take another job elsewhere, as county officials continue debating the future of the courthouse.
Continue readingPlanning Underway for Bridge Replacement on Pulaski County Road 400 East
The 60-year-old bridge on Pulaski County Road 400 East over Mill Creek is set to be replaced. The county commissioners Tuesday approved contracts to allow Jeff Larrison with United Consulting to begin working on the design. “We’ve been looking at this since August of 2017,” Larrison told the commissioners. “This bridge is way up on your priority list.”
Continue readingPulaski Highway Department to Return Unused Grant Funds, Following Bridge Project
The replacement of a bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus run has come in under budget. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff told the county commissioners Monday that the final amount ended up being over $47,000 less than expected.
Pulaski County Road 700 North Bridge Replacement to Start Next Month
Final preparations are underway for the replacement of the bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus Run. Jeff Larrison with United Consulting gave an update to the county commissioners Monday. “We’ve conducted the pre-construction meeting with JCI, the contractor that was selected, and we basically have the plan in place now for how to address the project timing-wise,” he explained. “Construction is expected to start March 1, weather-permitting.”
Pulaski County Council Considers Financial Arrangements for 700 North Bridge Project
The bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus Run is a step closer to getting replaced. The county council decided Monday to move ahead with some of the financial arrangements.
Pulaski County Commissioners Choose Contractor for 700 North Bridge Work
The Pulaski County Commissioners are moving ahead with the replacement of a bridge on County Road 700 North over Bogus Run. On Monday, the commissioners chose JCI Bridge Group of LaPorte to do the work for a cost of just under $480,000.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Consider Bids for Various Projects Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will open bids tonight for the construction of a new courthouse elevator. Plans call for the current elevator to be demolished and replaced with a larger one that can more easily fit people using wheelchairs.
Pulaski County Commissioners Open Bids for 700 North Bridge Work
The bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus Run is a step closer to getting some upgrades. Last week, the county commissioners opened bridge rehabilitation bids from four construction companies. They ranged from just under $480,000 to over $718,000.
I-94 Bridge Repair Scheduled In LaPorte County
The east and westbound driving lanes of I-94 between the U.S. 20/35 interchange and mile marker 41 in LaPorte County will be closed for the next several months. Starting Friday, April 1st and continuing through the end of October, INDOT crews will rehabilitate the bridge that runs over the NICTD Railroad. Continue reading
Bridge Repair Forces Road Closure
A Starke County road will be closed for bridge repair. Starting today 25 North between 500 and 600 East will be shut down. No timeline has been offered as to when the bridge will reopen.
Four Bridges in Pulaski County to be Repaired
Pulaski County Highway Superintendent Mark Fox informed the commissioners this week that there are three bridges on the 12-month inspection cycle. Work will be done soon to remove them from that list.
“We’re going to place wrap underneath these bridges to correct a substructure undercutting issue and those three will be able to be removed from that 12 month inspection cycle once we complete that,” stated Fox.
