BCC to step forward with Fort Hamer project

Work on the Fort Hamer Bridge may get a green light during the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting Tuesday.

The board is set to authorize the county to move forward with an agreement with URS Corporation Southern for bridge design over the Manatee River at Fort Hamer Road for up to about $2.9 million. The item is on the consent agenda.

The 9 a.m. meeting will be held the commission chambers of the Manatee County government building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

To review the agenda for the March 16 meeting, visit www.mymanatee.org.

Contact Pam Eubanks at [email protected].