By 1812Blockhouse
It is that time of year when all hopeful eyes are set on warmer weather. At the same time, this is the season when contractors can take a breather, and engineers are busy planning the year’s projects.
Such has been the case in the office of Richland County Engineer Adam Gove. Gove, who has now been in his position for over six years, heads an office which has responsibility for 347 miles of public roadway and 359 bridges. New construction is certainly included, but importantly so is regular maintenance and repair.
The Engineer’s Office has set out its 2023 plan of action, as it were, in the form of a list of anticipated projects and an accompanying map. This year’s project list includes:
- Ganges Five Points Rd Bridge CR207-2.01 (Awarded Buds Inc.)
- Lucas-Perrysville Rd Bridge CR96-5.22 (Awarded Adena Corp.)
- Crider Rd Bridge CR92-4.57 (Bids Soon)
- Smiley Ave Bridge CR57-3.60 (Awarded Crawford Construction)
- Rhinehart Rd Bridge CR398-3.05
- Linn Rd Bridge CR232-1.77
- Forbes Rd Bridge TR374-1.52
- Anderson Rd Bridge TR343-0.40
Chip Seal Roads – Shiloh Norwalk Rd, Stafford Dr, Mansfield-Lucas Rd, Adario East Rd, Adario West Rd, Possum Run Rd, Ganges Five Points Rd, Amoy East Rd, Darlington South Rd, Butler-Newville Rd, Hazel Brush Rd
Paving Roads – Millsboro West Rd, Baseline Rd, Clear Creek Rd, Olivesburg-Fitchville Rd, Hummel Rd, Ernsberger Rd, Mt. Zion Rd, Noble Rd, Marion Ave Rd, Bellville Johnsville Rd
Guardrail – Various county road locations, replacement of guardrail
These projects can be located on the 2023 Planning Map, which can be viewed here.
The following are listed as funded future projects in the 2024-2025 timeframe:
- Faulk Rd Bridge TR12-0.58
- Tucker Rd Bridge TR336-2.21
- Pennel Rd Bridge TR75-0.77 (100% Local Funds)
- Brubaker Creek Rd Bridge TR138-1.19
- Olivesburg-Fitchville Rd Bridge CR77-4.24
- Rome Greenwich Rd Bridge CR76-9.01
- Rock Rd Bridge CR150-5.74
- London West Rd Bridge CR58-3.61
- Coursen Rd Bridge TR128-0.82
- Champion Rd Bridge CR182-1.76
- Townline Rd Bridge TR79-4.19
- Lex Springmill at Home Road Roundabout
- Lex Springmill Shoulder Widening (Marion to Home)
