The contract to upgrade 4.3 miles of Lake Long Road was awarded to Beard at a contract value of $2.225 million for phase I. Over 57,000 tons of crushed stone had to be transported in 36 barges from Missouri. The project was scheduled to be completed in 90 days. Beard completed the project in approximately 60 days.

Phase I Scope of Work: Clearing & Grubbing Scarifying 22,500 feet of Roadway 8,000 CY of Excavation 20,000 CY of Off-Site Borrow Material 57,000 Tons of Crushed Stone - placed on 4.3 miles of roadway at a depth of 14" 1,080 LF of Storm-Water Drainage Pipe - 12", 18" and 24" diameters Phase I Scope of Work: 32,000 CY of Borrow 4,000 CY of Excavation 14,000 LF of Silt Fence 2,500 LF of Storm Drain Piping 10 Acres of Clearing 85,000 Tons of Limestone 18 Acres of Grassing & Erosion Control   Beard Contract Value Phase I: $ 2.23 Million Beard Contract Value Phase II: $ 4.02 Million Project Start Date: May 2006 Completion Date: August 2007