Baker Road Bridge Projected to Open Ahead of Schedule

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Manhattan Township Board Meeting | Oct. 14, 2025

Article Summary: The Manhattan Township Highway Commissioner announced that the Baker Road Bridge is expected to open on October 31. The Road District is also finalizing preparations for the winter season.

Highway Report Key Points:

Bridge Opening: The Baker Road Bridge project is scheduled to open for use on Friday, October 31, one day ahead of schedule.
Winter Prep: A new snowplow truck is ready for possession following an adjustment to the bed tarp.
Final Mowing: Road District crews will begin one final round of roadside mowing starting the Monday following the meeting.

The Manhattan Township Board on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, received a positive infrastructure update regarding the completion of a bridge project and winter preparedness.

Highway Commissioner Jim Baltas reported that the Baker Road Bridge is projected to open for use on Friday, October 31. Baltas noted this opening date is one day ahead of the original schedule.

In preparation for the coming winter, Baltas confirmed that the Road District’s new snowplow truck is ready for possession. The vehicle required a final adjustment to the tarp covering the bed but is now prepared just in time for the season.

Additionally, the Highway Commissioner noted that crews would begin mowing roadsides one more time for the year starting the following Monday.

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