(KNZA)--A group of Doniphan County residents met with the County Commission this week seeking the repair and opening of a bridge.
The bridge located near the intersection of 105th and Friendship Roads has been closed since June of last year when the structure was deemed unsafe due to heavy rainfall.
The landowners told the Commission they are having to drive 7 ½ miles around to access their property due to the closure of the bridge.
The county is seeking funding through FEMA for repair of the structure. County Emergency Management Director Julie Meng explained that more stringent guidelines have been put in place by the federal and state governments when applying for FEMA funds, therefore additional information is needed prior to approval for repair of the bridge.
The landowners inquired about a temporary fix until permanent repairs could be made.
Meng said she would contact FEMA to determine if temporary improvements can be made by the road department to open the structure to traffic without jeopardizing FEMA funding.
Road Superintendent Bob Edie was also directed to obtain a cost estimate from Husker Steel to fix the bridge versus using FEMA funds and the county’s 10 percent match.
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