The City of Pella and Marion County will move forward jointly to repair Old Highway 163.

At the most recent Pella City Council meeting, they approved an agreement with the Marion County Road Department to resurface the stretch of road between Eagle Lane and Old Highway 102. City Administrator Mike Nardini says the city will pay half of the costs, while the Marion County Road Department will administer the project.

He says the project is reflective of the partnership between the county and city. The Old Highway 163 asphalt overlay is set to begin this spring, with completion expected by mid-June.