The West Union City Council has been informed the 110-year-old bridge on North Pine Street, by the North Fayette Valley High School, needs replacement. Although the structure does not need to be immediately closed or severely load restricted it will soon be posted for limits. Most current traffic, including school busses, will not be restricted from crossing the bridge. (Mike Van Sickle photo)
WU bridge, street, trail and road projects discussed
By Mike Van Sickle
Eidtor
The West Union City Council covered a lot of ground Monday when discussing future street, road, trail and sidewalk projects. As part of the regular meeting, councilmembers reviewed information from the Fayette County Engineer’s Office and Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental branch manager Jon Biederman.
In an email to West Union Mayor Cam Granger and West Union City Administrator/City Clerk Amie Johansen, Fayette County Engineer Joel Fantz reported the 110-year-old bridge on North Pine Street, by the North Fayette Valley High School is in need of replacement. Although the structure does not need to be immediately closed or severely load restricted, he noted it needs to be posted for load limits.