The Starke County Highway Department recently conducted a speed analysis on County Road 400 South west of Range Road. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners last week that it was determined that the speed limit in that section of roadway will be lowered to 45 mph.
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The Starke County Highway Department continues to find the right solution to fix a culvert collapse on 700 East between County Road 600 North and County Road 70 N.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler updated the county commissioners on a few concerns that have been addressed in previous meetings.
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A portion of Starke County Road 700 East near Hamlet is closed until further notice. The Starke County Highway Department says it’s closed 700 East between 600 North and 700 North, after part of the roadway caved in.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler highlighted some concerns to the county commissioners that he hopes to address with INDOT officials.
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The Starke County Highway Department has opened the reconfigured intersection of CR 210/600 S and Old State Road 10.
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Efforts to prevent erosion in the Bass Lake Beach area have hit a funding snag. The Starke County Park Board has obtained glacial stone, and the county commissioners agreed to let the Highway Department install it.
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A cooperative effort between the North Judson Utility Department and the Starke County Highway Department is helping get potholes patched in a more cost-effective way.
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As water levels continue to rise, Highway Department crews work to monitor the depth of water on roadways.
Continue readingThe Starke County Highway Department will start on a long-awaited intersection improvement project at CR 210 and Old State Road 10 at Bass Lake next week.
Officials announced that the work will begin on Monday, April 22nd and wrap up by Memorial Day.
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Starke County recently received a portion of reimbursement funds from last year’s flooding event.
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Starke County Highway Department officials recently stated that the results from phase one of bridge inspections displayed that the overall bridge health in the area is excellent compared to some other places throughout the state.
According to representatives, within the last five years, the county has developed a bridge maintenance plan to keep them in good condition.
Continue readingResidents on Brazil Street in San Pierre will now have a smoother road, thanks to a decision by the Starke County Commissioners last week.
Continue readingCrews with the Starke County Highway Department are looking ahead to projects this year.
Continue readingAfter a six month break between meetings, the Starke County Park Board has picked up its discussion on the Bass Lake Beach House patio. On Tuesday, board members directed the facility’s manager, Larry Clarich, to get quotes for what it would cost to have an engineer visit the site, while making short-term repairs in the meantime.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler presented the county commissioners this week with an update on winter operations.
Continue readingThe accreditation process will begin soon at the Starke County Highway Department and Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners last week that a new policy will be presented every month.
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