The Starke County Council heard from Highway Superintendent Dan Dipert during their meeting last week.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Transfer of Funds to Highway Department
Starke County Commissioners Hear Bridge Inventory Presentation
The Starke County Commissioners heard an inspection report on the county’s bridges during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department to Soon Review RFPs for Upcoming Bridge Project
Proposals will be reviewed soon for a bridge replacement project on Bridge 59 on County Road 700 S. over Bogus Run in Starke County.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Hold Hearing on COVID-19 Response Program Application Tonight
Pulaski County is one of many local communities competing for the third phase of COVID-19 Response Program money through the state. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer told the county commissioners last month that while there is a variety of things that money can be used for, county officials have opted for another round of small business relief.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Choose JCI Bridge Group for 400 East Bridge Replacement
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 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 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 readingWabash Heartland Innovation Network Representatives to Meet with Pulaski Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners will have the chance to learn more about the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network tonight.
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 Commissioners to Discuss Bridge Inspections, Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update on bridge inspections this morning from Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff and Jeff Larrison with United Consulting. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is scheduled to present updated guidelines for the county’s Revolving Loan Fund program for the commissioners’ approval.
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 County Commissioners Approve 2018-2021 Bridge Inspection Contract
The Pulaski County Commissioners have finalized their bridge inspection agreement with United Consulting. They unanimously approved the contract for the 2018-through-2021 bridge inspection cycle last week.
Proposed Bridge Inspection Contract Presented to Pulaski County Commissioners
Pulaski County’s bridge inspection costs are going up. Last week, Jeff Larrison with United Consulting presented the county commissioners with a draft agreement for the 2018-through-2021 bridge inspection cycle.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Bridge Inspection Contract
A bridge inspection contract will be up for discussion during this morning’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff and Jeff Larrison with United Consulting are expected to explain the contract proposal for the 2018-through-2021 bridge inspection cycle.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Get Update on Wind Turbines, Consider Bridge Inspection Contract
An update on wind turbines will be given to the Pulaski County Commissioners this morning. In the past several months, a number of filings have been made with the Federal Aviation Administration for possible wind turbines in the Francesville and Star City areas. County Attorney Kevin Tankersley has been looking into writing an ordinance that would regulate them.
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 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 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.
Pulaski County Plans Bridge Improvements with Community Crossings Funding
Pulaski County’s 74 bridges are in good shape, according to engineers, but the county’s looking to Community Crossings grants to keep them that way. Representatives from United Consulting discussed their latest round of bridge inspections with the county commissioners last week. Continue reading
