SUMMARY: The Forrest County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to cut the decorative columns on the River Avenue Bridge due to rising costs. The project is over budget by more than 3 million dollars even after removing the columns. Engineers say the final cost is subject to change. The Board discussed options to cover the overages but did not decide on a final solution. Stay tuned for updates as discussions continue on how to address the budget issues for the construction project.

The Forrest County Board of Supervisors voted to remove a portion of the project they deemed unnecessary – decorative columns on the ends of the bridge.

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