Summary
After repeated vehicle strikes, the county is buying 35 solar-powered flashing LED signs for its five most vulnerable covered bridges. The signs flash constantly to catch the eye of out-of-area drivers unfamiliar with the low, narrow bridges.
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
$55,770.75 from the 2026 Liquid Fuels Budget.
Drivers, cyclists, and everyone who treasures the county's historic covered bridges.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Commissioners Public Meetings - Aug 12, 2026
After repeated vehicle strikes, the county is buying 35 solar-powered flashing LED signs for its five most vulnerable covered bridges. The signs flash constantly to catch the eye of out-of-area drivers unfamiliar with the low, narrow bridges.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Aug 11, 2026
Trucks keep hitting the county's covered bridges — 11 incidents since 2025, two causing over $190,000 in damage. The county wants 35 flashing warning signs at the five worst bridges.
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