Archive for Friday, September 23, 2005
Weinaug: Bridge closure would be hard
September 23, 2005
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If the Lecompton Bridge, which connects Perry and Lecompton across the Kansas River, is closed for repairs, it would be a hardship to both communities, Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug said.
Weinaug was asked Thursday during an online chat on ljworld.com about what would happen to traffic if the bridge was closed.
"Last week, the county commission authorized hiring an engineer to provide the county commission with information to assist them with that decision and then to design the work needed on the bridge," Weinaug wrote in his response.
"When they make the decision on whether to temporarily close the bridge, it will be after a lot of discussion that will include additional input from citizens of the Lecompton-Perry area.
"It will not be an easy decision. Closing the bridge for three months will enable the County to complete a better repair for significantly less dollars, but the loss of the bridge for even three months will have a huge detrimental impact on the economies of Perry and Lecompton.
"I am glad that I do not get a vote."
Weinaug responded to about a dozen questions on various topics during the chat.
For the full transcript, go to ljworld.com.
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