Lee Commissioners approve contract for Midpoint Bridge maintenance and minor repairs
The Lee Board of County Commissioners hasy approved a contract to perform maintenance and minor repairs on the Midpoint Bridge.
The work includes fixing cracks and spalling, repairing mechanically stabilized earth walls, repairing bridge joints and replacing soil at the base of the bridge. The bridge is routinely inspected for maintenance and needed repairs.
The work is expected to begin in August and be complete by November, weather permitting. Intermittent lane closures will be necessary to complete the work, but DOT is cognizant of commuters’ needs. When lane closures must occur, all eastbound lanes will remain open from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily and all westbound lanes will remain open between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily.
The low-bid, $301,430 contract is with Villa-Fuerte Construction LLC.
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