(KNZA)--A Doniphan County bridge project moves forward.

According to the unofficial meeting minutes, the Doniphan Co Commission voted unanimously Monday to accept the lone bid received from Reece Construction of Salina, in the amount of $1,050,563 for the replacement of a bridge on 240th Road, southwest of Highland.

The bid was opened last week.

The project is to begin on or before March 2,, 2026.

The project is being partially funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation's Local Bridge Improvement Project program in the amount of up to $750,000.

The county will be responsible for the reminder of the cost in the amount of $300,563, plus engineering, design and right-of-way acquisition.