GENEVA, Ind. — The Geneva Town Council has moved forward with plans for a major overhaul of local infrastructure, provisionally accepting a $375,000 paving bid while regional traffic remains restricted on U.S. 27.
The council voted during its late April session to accept a proposal from Brooks Construction for the 2026 Community Crossings grant cycle. The project, targeting nearly a dozen street segments, remains conditional on final approval and funding confirmation from the state.
“We’re taking the first step,” Lynn Burry said during the meeting. “We don’t want to accept the bid fully until we have the grant in hand, but this provisional acceptance allows us to move the process along to the state.”
Infrastructure Overhaul The bid includes extensive work on several key arteries, with the largest single expense—roughly $114,689—earmarked for Butcher Street from Winchester Street to its dead end. Other significant projects include Winchester Street from Spring Street north to the corporation limits and East Lake Road.
The council noted that the Brooks Construction bid came in under the town’s projected budget. Under the state’s Community Crossings program, Geneva is responsible for a 25% local match of the total project cost.
Traffic Impacts on U.S. 27 The local paving projects are set to begin as regional commuters already face significant delays on U.S. 27. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is currently conducting a bridge deck overlay project on the U.S. 27 bridge over Borum Run, just south of Geneva.
That project has restricted traffic to one lane in each direction, a configuration expected to last through October 2026. While the town’s local paving on 4th and 6th streets will eventually interface with the highway, officials are working to coordinate improvements with the ongoing state-led restrictions.
Utility Maintenance and Upcoming Business In addition to roadwork, town residents are advised of ongoing utility maintenance. The water department is conducting its annual hydrant flushing program through Friday, May 15. Residents may notice temporary water discoloration or utility crews active near major thoroughfares, including U.S. 27 and Winchester Street.
The town council is scheduled to reconvene for its next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The council is expected to provide further updates on the status of the state grant and finalize timelines for the summer construction season.