Marion County has been awarded an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Grant to construct intermittent safety improvements along McKay Rd. Improvements will include adding a paved center median, replacing old and substandard guardrail, striping and rumble strips in the three creek crossing areas between Case and Gearin Roads.
The contract project completion date is October 31st, 2025 and construction is expected to begin in May. The contract was awarded to Houck Construction for $2,049,280.85.
The speed limit will be reduced from 55 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour in the project areas.
Funding:
Total Costs including engineering: $3,000,000.00
Federal Funds: $3,000,000.00
County Funds: $0
To maximize this award, Marion County is seeking additional funding to expand the project and increase safety along more of this high-traffic corridor.
