Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler anticipates the reopening a road that’s been closed for about a decade.
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Summer Paving Schedule Underway in Starke County
Three rounds of paving are anticipated in this year’s summer schedule for crews with the Starke County Highway Department.
Starke County Receives Railroad Crossing Marking and Signs Grant
The state recently awarded Starke County a grant to update railroad crossings and signs.
Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the Starke County Commissioners Monday that there are no matching funds for this grant.
“The good news is $36,000 is 100 percent paid for. We don’t have to pay anything. We do have to keep the records. Even better news is that TCS (Traffic Control Specialists) can do it cheaper than we can. They have a painting machine and it keeps the money in Starke County. It keeps the tax money in the county and all of their workers live in Starke County. It’s a good thing,” said Ritzler.
Railroad Pavement Markings, Signs to be Updated
Some railroad signs and pavement markings will be updated soon in Starke County.
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners this week that INDOT recently conducted a railroad crossing audit for the county. Crews found 23 crossings that needed improvement with updated pavement markings or signs.
Ritzler said he is working on funding to update these crossings.
