Bid awarded for first phase of new Farr’s exit

The first phase of construction of an alternate route in and out of the Oak Ridge Trail/Farr’s Community should begin soon.

Commissioners approved the low bid of Underground Excavating in the amount of $351,720 for the first phase of the project. The vote came at the county commission’s monthly meeting last Tuesday.

The work will include land clearing, grub work and right-of-way preparation for the new road.