The Porter County Commissioners approved more than $2.7 million in paving projects this week. The work will include portions of 12 county roads:
- 1050 North – 50 West to Meridian
- 1050 North – 200 West to 125 West
- 700 North – Willowcreek Rd to 500 West
- 400 East – 950 North to Greening Rd
- 600 North – 500 West to 400 West
- 500 North – 450 West to 325 West
- 450 West – SR 130 to 600 North
- Edgewater/Grandview – 600 North to N. calumet
- 400 North – 275 East to Augustine Dr.
- 250 South – 725 West to 600 West
- 725 West – 100 South to 350 South
- 150 East – Baums Bridge Rd to 600 South
- Division Rd – 100 West to Smoke Rd
The commissioners agreed to let Development & Storm Water Director Bob Thompson negotiate a contract with Rieth-Riley, after its bid came in more than $800,000 lower than the other one the county received. "It came down to the price of tonnage in the asphalt. Milestone [Contractors North] was at $98 a ton, where Rieth-Riley was at $71 a ton," Thompson explained.
Rising costs have proven to be a challenge, when it comes to road projects.
Meanwhile, several bridge and small structure projects continue to move forward. The commissioners approved an agreement with United Consultants for engineering design services for the bridge on 300 South over Ludington Ditch. They also agreed to let county officials work with DLZ and HWC Engineering to design replacements for four small bridges and culverts that were recently found to be in need of attention.
