October 27, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
Now Open!
After being closed for several months, Dry Creek Road is back open with a brand-new bridge just completed over Fall Creek.
During the summer of 2022, a gaping hole was discovered in the old bridge which forced city officials into action to have the bridge replaced.
In April, 2023 the Mayor and Aldermen awarded a bid for the replacement of the bridge. Most of the funds for the project came from the city’s share of American Rescue Plan Act money. Twin K. Construction of Helenwood, Tennessee was the only bidder and the aldermen accepted their bid of $630,605. In addition to the construction bid, other added costs including engineering were incurred that put the total project at more than $700,000.
Mayor Josh Miller said he is happy to see the new bridge completed and he regrets the inconvenience it caused especially for those who live in that area.