Clay County has finished two major infrastructure projects that improve safety and resilience along Nation Road, including a new Rock Creek bridge and realignment of the nearby roadway.After heavy rains in 2022 caused severe streambank damage and forced a roadway closure, the county took quick action to stabilize the area and strengthen the corridor. The project involved reshaping and reinforcing the embankment, improving stormwater drainage and moving the roadway about 30 feet north of its original path to reduce future risks.The new Rock Creek bridge replaces a structure built in 1925. The updated steel girder bridge is wider, longer and higher, built to handle modern traffic and extreme weather conditions better.“These improvements represent an investment in safety, resilience and the long-term reliability of our county infrastructure,” said Clay County Commissioner Jerry Nolte. “We truly appreciate the patience of residents during this...