Work has started on widening and resurfacing Bayshore Drive in Eastpoint

Work has started on a major widening and resurfacing project in Eastpoint.

The 1.6 million dollar project will widen 4.4 miles of a loop in Eastpoint including North Bayshore Drive, Otter Slide, and South Bayshore Drive from Highway 98 to Island Drive.

Commissioners said Bayshore Drive needs to be resurfaced because it is widely used but is very narrow in spots.

The project is being funded through the Small County Outreach Program.

Workers have already begun doing some cuts along driveways on North and South Bayshore drive.

Commissioner Pinki Jackel raised some concerns about who would move any mailboxes that might be in the work zone and was told that the contractor will make sure that all mailboxes are placed the proper distance from the road.

Commissioner Jackel also asked that an information flyer be distributed to homeowners in the affected area telling them the scope of the project.

The road work is expected to be complete by Thanksgiving.

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