Two projects are underway in Calhoun County that have a combined price tag of $7.8 million.

Construction to replace the Corder Bridge at the Calhoun-Roane county line on Rts. 33-119 got underway last week.

Bilco Construction of South Charleston was awarded the contract for $2.6 million.

The old bridge has had a weight restriction of 32 tons.

The Mt. Zion Public Service District-Sand Ridge water extension project, with a cost of $5.2 million, will extend service to Sand Ridge, Russett, and Rt. 16 South of Arnoldsburg.

Bruce Allen Pipeline of Harrisville began work on the 21-mile project on Sassafras Ridge between Rts. 33/119 and Russett.Both projects will affect traffic in Calhoun at least through the middle of 2011.