Summary
The county has $5.8 million for the Cienegas Road project but the low bid came in at $9.9 million. Commissioners rejected the bids and ordered a redesign — cheaper drainage pipe and reusing existing road base — before rebidding. The judge also floated borrowing money for road work across all precincts in the next budget.
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Last discussed Apr 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project is about $4 million over the $5.8 million budgeted, and a rebid may still leave a gap.
Residents who drive Cienegas Road would get a rebuilt road with proper drainage and sidewalks.
If the rebid fails, the road and sidewalk work could be delayed further.
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