Posted on November 6, 2008
During the first few years of the CIP, the Road Commission will be completing
many important and needed road improvements, as well as replacing or
rehabilitating bridges and culverts. In addition, this CIP includes a
Preventative Maintenance Plan that will help to ensure the long-term stability
of the Washtenaw County road network. However, transportation funding on both
the state and federal levels is expected to decrease substantially over the next
several years, thus limiting the number of road improvements in the 2009-2013
timeframe.
Posted on September 29, 2008
In July of 2007, as a result of a routine inspection, the Washtenaw County
Road Commission (WCRC) was required to close the Liberty Road Short-Span Bridge
in Lima Township due to severe deterioration and structural failure of the
abutments. With the continued decrease in road funding, the WCRC was faced with
a difficult decision of leaving this bridge closed or taking money out of
reserves.
“Our agency has invested a great deal of time and effort into fostering
good working relationships with various agencies; joining efforts with Lenawee
County on this bridge project is another example of cooperation that has saved
us additional dollars”. stated Steve Puuri,
Road Commission Managing Director.
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