As of last week, the county had paid about $25 million to private contractors who built or upgraded roads, bridges, sidewalks, traffic signals and stormwater facilities during 2013. More than half was paid in August and September.
“We understand that construction creates headaches for some residents and drivers,” said Engineering and Construction Manager Heath Henderson in a press release. “The payoff is better roads that improve safety and ease congestion. In addition, we are working to preserve previous road investments to prevent costly repairs.”
More than 45,000 tons of asphalt was used on overlays to preserve sections of 16 county roads.
