S. Main bridge job funded

Harold White, an engineer with the DOT regional office in Spokane, reported $215,000 has been budgeted out of a special state fund for approach ramps to the S. Main Street Bridge in Colfax. White said funds come out of a special project approved by the legislature.

The Colfax project will provide handicapped access to the S. Main Bridge. At present, the bridge has a steep angle cut in the sidewalk on the south end of the east side. On the west side, the bridge has a vertical curb which cannot be negotiated by bicycle riders or wheelchairs.

White said a meeting will be conducted Oct. 14 to get...