Road Commissioners Approve Beitner, Hammond Contracts; Discuss Chair Concerns
By Beth Milligan | July 14, 2026
Grand Traverse County road commissioners approved contracts at a special meeting Monday for two major upcoming projects: the Beitner Road bridge replacement and the reconstruction of Hammond Road. Road commissioners also had a tense discussion – their second in a row – about Chair Alan Leman and potential conflicts of interest in his role.
Road Projects
Road commissioners approved a cost participation agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Monday for the Beitner Bridge replacement.
MDOT opened bids for the project Friday, with four received. Anlaan Corporation was the low bidder at $3,738,880.47. Federal funds will cover 80 percent of the project, with the Grand Traverse County Road Commission …
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