The Marshall County Commissioners were given an update on the Hickory Road Bridge replacement project over the Yellow River during Tuesday’s meeting.
Laurie Johnson from DLZ said three of the four parcels needed for the additional right-of-way have been secured and they are working to acquire the final one.
Permit applications have been submitted to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the Army Corp of Engineers. Reviews are on hold pending receipt of a wetland mitigation plan. A meeting is being planned with the Army Corp of Engineers to develop the mitigation requirements and potential mitigation sites.
Johnson said DLZ is assisting Marshall County in requesting additional federal funds for the wetland mitigation project.
Bid letting for the Hickory Road Bridge is currently scheduled for December 2017 with construction to begin in 2018.
