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Britt Road Repair Near? County Selects Contractor

    The Lake County Commission on Tuesday, July 14, approved just over $1 million toward the reconstruction of Britt Road.  The county intends to rebuild approximately 260 feet of the road, which has been closed since a major washout occurred during Hurricane Milton’s pass over the area in late 2024.
    The commission approved a contract to Ranger Construction, Inc. for $1,070,286.13 for road repair, embankment and drainage improvements. New grading and drainage piping will be included in the project, as well as a baffle box and other upgrades designed to move water safely through the area in the event of a future major flooding event.
    Funding for the project will come from a federal grant as well as from an expenditure from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds, also a federal program.
    “I hope it will alleviate traffic,” said commissioner Leslie Campione while voicing support of the project, citing an increase in traffic on CR 44B and other surrounding roads since Britt was closed.
    Commissioner Kirby Smith, who voted against the funding, cited the cost of the project, which included a previous expenditure to procure land in the immediate area to facilitate the project.
    “The amount of money…I still think it is ridiculous.”