Miami County awards KDOT‑funded $2 million contract to replace bridge on 379th Street

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 2 to accept a KDOT award and execute a contract for a bridge replacement project on 379th Street.

Eric Samberg of Road & Bridge told the commission Miami County project number 2402SB (Bridge 3.5‑Q1) is located about 0.2 mile east of Somerset Road. KDOT awarded $2,000,000 in off‑system bridge funding to cover 100% of construction and construction engineering services; Miami County's matching funds were stated as $0. Samberg identified the apparent low bidder as Don Linger and Sons Construction Company.

The board moved and approved the contract award on the record. Commissioners and one public commenter referenced the bridge's local importance — one speaker called it "Granny's Bridge" and noted that, until replacement, traffic detours add roughly eight miles for local residents. The award is a KDOT‑funded contract executed through the county; the county will administer the agreement with the selected contractor.