Road crews report multiple culvert replacements, ditch work and upcoming chip-seal operations

County roads staff told commissioners Sept. 9 they completed a series of culvert replacements and ditching projects on multiple county roads and planned chip-seal work this month. Work completed in recent days included replacement of rusted culverts on County Roads 7, 4 and 16, cleaning of roadside ditches, and a 48-inch culvert installation where repeated washovers occurred. Staff said the projects address silt buildup and recurring water-over-road problems and that rock and fabric will be installed at some outlets to stabilize flows. Crews also reported that Central Specialties will begin chip-seal operations for County Roads 18 and 25 with signing set to go up; staff said contractor work is scheduled for a two-day window later this week. County staff said the work will require traffic signage and advance notice to residents. Separately, the commission approved an equipment purchase: a motion to order a multigrater ("Cat" unit) from a Butler quote passed; staff said the unit could be delivered early in the year if ordered now.