Construction of a new reinforced concrete box (RCB) to replace an existing deteriorated drainage structure will begin on Friday (December 2nd). The structure is located on Powers Road, 0.1 mile south of Cloud Street. Work at this site is anticipated to be completed by the middle January 2017. Of course, completion is dependent on unforeseen conditions such as adverse weather.

A shoofly has been constructed around the work site to permit limited local traffic to continue to use this section of road during construction of the new RCB. However, through traffic is encouraged to use other routes and allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations.

Saline County opened bids on the 2016 Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) Package on June 30, 2016. This project consists of the replacement of nine existing drainage structures with new reinforced concrete box culverts. The low bidder was Reece Construction Company, Inc. of Scandia, Kansas. They were awarded a contract for $614,614.16. The project is funded from the 2-mil fund for bridge and culvert replacement. This particular box culvert is the second of the nine to be replaced.