Month: August 2017

Below is a statement from the  Elmore County Commission concerning Ingram Road…….Bart

The Elmore County Commission would like to announce that the section of Ingram Rd north of Myrick Rd will reopen at 3pm today. County forces are currently completing the necessary work to prepare the road to be reopened later today.

Motorists are reminded to use caution even though this area of Ingram Road is open to traffic as crews will be putting the finishing touches associated with the two new concrete box culverts over the next several weeks.

The County Commission appreciates the patience exhibited by the public during this project. The opening of the northern culvert culminates a sequence of several road and bridge projects completed through the cooperative efforts of several local governments and utilities in the Millbrook/ Elmore/ Deatsville/ Coosada area.

Any questions related to this project can be directed to Richie Beyer, Elmore County Engineer at 334-567-1162 or wrbechd@elmoreco.org

8-7-17

The north bridge replacement project on Ingram Road is almost finished. 

County crews have completed the approaches and most of the shoulder work and are ready for paving tomorrow. 

The goal has been to finish before school buses start running this Wednesday. Paving and opening the road  tomorrow all depends on the rain not causing a delay. Right now the rain showing on the radar is not looking very positive but we will hope it holds off.

Thank you to the county crews that have worked so hard to get this project completed.

Bart

Statement and video on Ingram Road south bridge replacement project completion:​​​

The Elmore County Commission is pleased to announce that our Highway Department is opening the section of Ingram Rd just south of Myrick Road this afternoon. Traffic will be able to cross the newly installed culvert this afternoon beginning at 5pm.

The 3000 plus vehicles that travel Ingram Rd each day are reminded that the section of Ingram Rd north of Myrick Rd is still closed until the approach work for that culvert is complete. The County Commission hopes that the northern culvert will be opened next week as well. As with any road project, weather plays a major part in this project completing this project as planned.

While this stretch of road is open to traffic, motorists are still urged to proceed with caution as items of work, including additional paving, will occur on the newly opened stretch over the next several weeks.

Completion of improvements on Ingram Rd will cap off a series of improvements in the Millbrook/ Elmore/ Deatsville area that have been planned and executed over the past several years. The Commission appreciates the patience of the public as these improvements have been instituted along with the work and cooperation of our partners in our municipalities and our utilities.

Any questions related to the Ingram Rd project can direct their questions to Richie Beyer, Elmore County Engineer at wrbechd@elmoreco.org or 334-567-1162

​​Video update. More news to come. Pray for no rain today.

​Bart

Below  is an update on the Ingram Road Bridge Replacement project that is being rereleased today by the county commission.  

I want to add a special thank you to the people who have worked very hard to get these projects completed before school starts.

Bart

The Elmore County Commission through our Highway Department is actively working to complete the approach work for the two bridge replacements on Ingram Rd. H&L Construction completed their federally funded contract work to construct two reinforced concrete box culverts the week of July 15th. County forces moved in immediately after the contractor completed their responsibilities and has been diligently working to construct the remaining gabion basket retaining walls, place backfill material and base the road in preparation for paving.

County forces are working to try to reopen the road at both culverts before Wednesday, August 9th, to accommodate traffic on the first day of school for the Elmore County Board of Education. The completion of this project, like all road projects, is dependent on weather conditions, so the County Highway Department is communicating frequently with County Board of Education personnel to keep them informed of the most current conditions.

The County Highway Department is focusing its efforts to open the structure just south of Myrick Rd first as it services over 3000 vehicles per day. Crews will then shift all their attention to the structure just north of Myrick road for completion. The northern structure services around 850 vehicles per day.

The Elmore County Commission appreciates the patience that has been exhibited by the citizens affected by this improvement project. In addition, the Commission would also like to express its thanks to the men and women of our Highway Department, Elmore Water Authority and Millbrook Water and Sewer who have worked tirelessly to complete their portions of these projects. The Commission will release opening times for each structure as soon as practical.

Any questions related to this project can be directed to Richie Beyer, Elmore County Engineer at wrbechd@elmoreco.org or 334-567-1162