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road widths, engineers used a standard formula to rate the bridge's ability to remain <br />in service. Based on those calculations, they consider the bridge "functionally <br />obsolete" and in need of replacement. Building a new bridge better help <br />accommodate traffic in the area, while extending the life span of the county's <br />transportation network. <br />• Improving the pavement along 12 miles of I-40 from the I-40/I-85 split in Orange <br />County to the Durham County line. The $2.7 million contract was awarded to Safety <br />Grooving & Grinding L.P. of Napoleon, Ohio. Work is scheduled to begin as early as <br />March 1, with final completion set for September 1. Crews will use special machines <br />to grind out the rough spots in the pavement, which will make the ride smoother for <br />motorists. T hey will also make repairs to this section of heavily traveled interstate to <br />help it last longer. <br />• Resurfacing 15.5 miles of roadway in Orange County, including N.C. 54 from west of <br />Greenwood Drive to the county line and 11 sections of secondary roads. The $2.9 <br />million contract was awarded to S.T. Wooten Corp. of Wilson. Work is scheduled to <br />begin as early as April 26, with final completion set for September 3. <br />