The North Judson Town Council recently accepted a bid from Town and Country for a new project in town.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Bid for Project
Town of North Judson Working on Application for Upcoming Community Crossings Project
The North Judson Town Council is working with USI Consultants on an application for the next round of Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) funding.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Addition to Upcoming Paving, Stormwater Project
The North Judson Town Council members continue to discuss plans for the upcoming Community Crossings Matching Grant application due in July and a stormwater project in an area of town.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Reviews ARPA Fund Request, Council to Meet Tonight
Mitch Hansel from USI Consultants and Utility Superintendent Joe Leszek approached the North Judson Town Council recently about using American Rescue Plan Act funds for a match for a proposed Community Crossings Matching Grant fund project in 2023.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Contract with USI Consultants
Starke County Highway Superintendent Dan Dipert presented an on-call agreement with USI Consultants to the Starke County Commissioners for their consideration Monday night.
Continue readingUSI Consultants Discuss Sidewalk Projects with North Judson Town Council
The North Judson Town Council members received an update on the proposed sidewalk projects when they met this week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Gets Update on Sidewalk Projects
Representatives from USI Consultants went over proposed sidewalk projects with the North Judson Town Council members last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Budget Up for Adoption Tonight
The Town of North Judson’s $2 million 2022 budget will be up for adoption during tonight’s town council meeting. Council members will also continue discussing potential sidewalk projects with USI Consultants, and an update will be given on the park planning process.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council to Get Update on Community Crossings Paving Plans Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will get an update on paving plans tonight. Mitch Hansel with USI Consultants will discuss engineering services for Community Crossings projects.
Continue readingStarke County Realizes Savings on Bridge Replacement
The low bid to replace the bridge on 1150 East just south of State Road 10 in Starke County came in significantly under budget. Continue reading
Construction on 7th Road Project Continues
The 7th Road project in Plymouth should be complete by the end of June.
Project Supervisor Bart Trester from USI Consultants told the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday that the center of the roundabout is open to traffic in order for construction to occur on the east and west third of the circular intersection. Crews will return the traffic pattern to travel around the roundabout when that phase is complete. The project is anticipated to be done by the end of June.
Starke County Highway Department Shifts Focus to Spring Projects
The Starke County Highway Department’s focus has shifted to spring and summer projects now that the last of the snow is gone. Superintendent Rik Ritzler says drivers are making repairs to roads in their areas that were damaged by thawing frost over the winter. He says they’re patching for now, but a more permanent fix will be made in the next few months as weather allows. Continue reading
Metronet Project Done, 7th Road Project Awaiting Completion
This week, the Marshall County Commissioners approved and signed paperwork to complete the acceptance of the Metronet project along Glen Overmyer Drive. The work ended on Nov. 12 with all punch list items checked off the list. The installation of conduit for the three phases of the Metronet project is now complete.
The conduit will house dark fiber capable of distributing high-speed internet to business and industry in Plymouth. The conduit was installed in the city limits and along old U.S. 31 through LaPaz, LaVille, Lakeville and into South Bend. LaVille School Corporation and Hoosier Racing Tire have already lit dark fiber to begin using the product.
Weather Delays Jefferson Bridge Opening
It will take a couple of more days to open the Jefferson Street bridge in Plymouth.
Marshall County Supervisor of County Highways Jason Peters told WKVI News that weather has delayed the completion of bridge work. The projected reopening date is now Wednesday.
Bart Trester from USI Consultants told the Marshall County Commissioners last week that the remaining items on the checklist include sidewalks and curbs. Crews also want to reseal the bridge deck to complete the project.
Jefferson Street Bridge in Plymouth to Close Thursday
The Jefferson Street bridge in Plymouth will be closing beginning Thursday.
Michael Obergfell from USI Consultants told the Marshall County commissioners Monday morning that the concrete slabs by the bridge are not stable and the sidewalk is not reinforced. The bridge was rehabilitated in 1986 but a storm sewer line is leaking and may be causing stability issues.
Obergfell suggested that the commissioners close the bridge so crews can immediately fix the issue.
