Burnet County has awarded a contract for the restoration of the County Road 341 bridge and CR 340 water crossing, which were both heavily damaged in the Fourth of July weekend flood . Officials hope work can begin by mid-October and completed by the end of the year.

The CR 341 bridge, which spans Hamilton Creek northeast of Marble Falls, is currently impassable, making commutes longer for nearby residents. The CR 340 low-water crossing is passable but needs significant repairs to be back at 100 percent.

The Burnet County Commissioners Court on Sept. 23 approved a $594,000 contract with Bertram-based Gage & Cade Construction for the project. Before work can begin, the Federal Emergency Management Agency needs to inspect both sites to determine if the county is eligible for a 75-percen

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