The Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen a construction contractor for an upcoming bridge replacement. Last week, the commissioners chose JCI Bridge Group to replace the bridge on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek. JCI’s bid was the lowest of the four that the county received, at just over $561,000.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Building Fee Adjustments, Health Insurance, Bridge Bid
An adjustment to Pulaski County’s building department fees will be discussed by the county commissioners tonight. Building Inspector and Plan Administrator Doug Hoover is expected to present a recommendation from the advisory plan commission. Meanwhile, a plan to once again go after unpaid EMS bills will be discussed by EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo.
Continue readingBids for Pulaski County Road 400 East Bridge Replacement Higher than Expected
An upcoming Pulaski County bridge replacement project may cost a bit more than officials had hoped. The county commissioners Monday opened four construction bids for the bridge on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek. They ranged from just over $561,000 to more than $817,000. JCI Bridge Group was the apparent low bidder.
Continue readingStarke and Pulaski Counties, Hamlet, North Judson Receive Community Crossings Grants
Local communities will be able to complete a number of road projects, thanks to the latest round of Community Crossings matching grants. The Indiana Department of Transportation officially released the list of grant recipients in the January 2020 call for projects Tuesday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Funding Commitment for Bridge Replacement
Pulaski County is seeking funding for the upcoming replacement of the bridge on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek. The county commissioners last week approved a commitment letter for its share of the project cost.
Continue readingPulaski County Preparing for Land Acquisition for 400 East Bridge Replacement
Pulaski County is narrowing down the list of properties needed for an upcoming bridge replacement project. Bridge 257 on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek is set to be replaced next year.
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.”
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