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Cumberland Mayor and city council authorizing 2 cost share agreements with the Maryland State Highway Administration

October 21st, 2022 by WCBC Radio

The Cumberland Mayor and city council Thursday evening authorizatiog two cost share agreement with the Maryland State Highway Administration regarding replacement of the bridge on Cumberland Street over the CSX railway with the city's portion estimated not to exceed $209,846 which represents 20% of the total estimated cost of 1,049,846. City officials also authorizing a cost share agreement with the Maryland State Highway Administration regarding the replacement of Baltimore Street bridge over Wills Creek with the city's portion estimated not to exceed $22,364. This represents 20% of the total estimated cost of $101,820. Robert Smith, Director of Engineering for the city of Cumberland spoke with WCBC news about how the funding would cover the necessary inspections…