The Montgomery County  Commission discusses the state grant funding for a bridge replacement project north of Sycamore.

 

At this week’s meeting, Public Works Director Brandon Beurskins presented the letter of award from the Kansas Department of Transportation. The $1.9 million grant comes through the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program and will replace a structure on County Road 3300, just south of the junction with CR 6400 or just south of the Sycamore Valley Methodist Church. Beurskins says the county has been trying for several years to secure funding for the project.

 

Montgomery County’s share of the project will be around $400,000. There was some discussion about widening the bridge from 24 to 28 feet. Commissioner Robert Bever says the increasing size of vehicles may warrant the increase.

 

Beurskins reported that, now that the funding has been awarded, the project will need to be under contract within 24 months. No possible start time for construction was given.