The Reno County Commission approved the resolutions for replacing the 43rd Avenue bridge just east of Old K-61 Highway Tuesday. Another bridge over the Arkansas River, along Nickerson Road south of Nickerson, is also included in this bond issue.
The county will use bond financing to cover the cost of the work. The county will finance $6.2 million using general obligation temporary notes for the two projects.
The total cost of the two projects is estimated now at $5,901,485. The additional amount with the bonds is for any added cost that might arise.
(Read more: Hutch Post)