Bridge revamp studied

Colfax and state Department of Transportation officials May 5 conducted another inspection of the proposed ramp access site on the south end of the Main Street Bridge near the Cooper Street intersection. Plans for building ramps at the south end of the bridge for better access to sidewalks have been developed by Erik Coats, Pullman consulting engineer.

City Administrator Carl Thompson said the state officials have vowed to seek money to pay for the project which has now been estimated to cost $140,000. Roy O'Neill, who uses an electric chair to get around town, has pressed the city and the state to improve access on the bridge.